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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-JUL-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our research degrees provide the opportunity to combine academia with creativity and innovation. Pioneer innovative research in key areas, from audio for virtual reality to soundscape research.As a postgraduate researcher student, the focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of research methods to support your growing expertise.Your research will culminate in a thesis and oral examination. Formal reviews of progress ensure you are making satisfactory progress with your research project and other elements of your PhD or MPhil programme. Your progress throughout this course will be continually guided by your supervisor and a thesis advisory panel.You can take advantage of advanced taught courses to help fill any gaps in the background knowledge required for the research project. The choice of courses taken will be made together with your supervisor, at the beginning of the programme.

Tuition fees

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£ 29,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top 25 UK universities for Graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    17th out of 80 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    159 71%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    34th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    24th

    21

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