Overview

We engage in a wide range of research fields, including architectural and building acoustics, audio, environmental noise and soundscapes, psychoacoustics, signal processing, materials and vibro-acoustics.

Today, you will find our Acoustics and Audio Postgraduate Research PhD graduates at University of Salford working at companies that include Arup, Apple, BBC, Google and NHS, as well as academic positions in Universities.

You will:

Join a community passionate about sound research

Carry-out research that can be applied to solve real-world problems in acoustics and audio

Develop the ability to be an independent researcher

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our research students have access to a wide range of supervisory expertise, training, and excellent facilities.

The research training you receive will be tailored to your particular needs. Your supervisory team will discuss with you once you join the programme.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you’re an international student, please submit your application at least ten weeks before your course starts.

Language

English

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79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 90 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or upper second class undergraduate degree or equivalent, and/or a relevant postgraduate diploma or Masters degree.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19240 GBP / year

≈ 19240 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Salford

United Kingdom

500 - 800 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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