PhD is student’s fourth OU music qualification

Tom Hewitt with supervisor Robert Samuels

OU Music student Tom Hewitt has qualified for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after successfully completing his viva voce examination on 8 January. Tom’s thesis was supervised by Robert Samuels of the Music Department and David Roden of the Philosophy Department. Its title is Cyborg Music: A Future Musicotechnographic Aesthetic, and it explores the philosophical and practical consequences of the reliance of humans on technology to create music.

Tom with his PhD examiners, Dr Sean Williams (OU) and Professor Peter Dayan (Edinburgh).

Tom first started studying with The Open University in 1987, while working for the Metropolitan Police Service. Since taking early retirement from the Met, he has acquired three degrees and a diploma from the OU: a BA in 2010 with modules in Music, Maths and Philosophy; an MA in Music in 2013; and now a PhD. He also gained the Diploma in Music in 2009, which was awarded to students who had completed modules in Music at Level 2 and Level 3 before the introduction of the full BA Music degree.

Tom’s story is one of hard work, long dedication and great intellectual creativity. The Department offers him its warmest congratulations on his achievement and very best wishes for his future.

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