PhD in Digital Music & Audio Signal Processing (Centre for Digital Music)

Doctoral research within the world-famous Centre for Digital Music (C4DM), investigating generative music modeling, audio spatialization, semantic audio analysis, and acoustic intelligence.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree with Distinction in Computer Science, Audio Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Demonstrated background in DSP, audio synthesis, or music information retrieval (MIR)
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: £21,237/year London living stipend + full tuition waiver + laboratory access
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: Full fee remission

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Queen Mary University of London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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