Overview
Doctoral research in music within the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, combining academic work with creativity. Projects include music AI and new audio technologies, and many are interdisciplinary.
Highlights
- Composition and performance pathways
- Music AI and new audio technologies
- Interdisciplinary projects welcomed
Entry requirements
- Academic
- An MA degree with the equivalent of a distinction or very high merit, or equivalent experience. Composition and performance pathways have additional evidence requirements.
- English language
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each component (Music, research degrees 2027/28). PTE 61 and TOEFL 87 also listed.
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.