PhD Computer Music
University of Plymouth
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Studying PhD Computer Music at the University of Plymouth will immerse you in a world of cutting-edge research under the umbrella of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research. Our research expertise ranges from musicology and composition to biomedical applications of music and development of new music technologies. Musical research at the University of Plymouth is truly interdisciplinary: we actively publish our research outcomes in learned journals and conferences in the fields ...Read more

Studying PhD Computer Music at the University of Plymouth will immerse you in a world of cutting-edge research under the umbrella of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research. Our research expertise ranges from musicology and composition to biomedical applications of music and development of new music technologies. Musical research at the University of Plymouth is truly interdisciplinary: we actively publish our research outcomes in learned journals and conferences in the fields of music, digital arts, computing, engineering, psychology, neurosciences and medicine.

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If you do not already have a masters degree, you may be interested in one of our masters level research degrees – for instance, our ResM Computer Music (which enables a transfer directly into the PhD programme if you are making excellent progress), or else an MPhil degree.

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70/101
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18th
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65th
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Emilio
20 Nov 24

It has nice spaces and is convenient overall. It could perhaps have some more life to..Read more

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Vanisha
06 Nov 24

It is a great place to study because: 1. The resources are plenty and useful 2. The professors are approachable and helpful. 3. There are many support services. 4. Quality of..Read more

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Entry requirements

Although candidates are expected to be conversant with music theory and/or practice and demonstrable experience on the topic of the envisaged research project, they are not required to have a music degree to join this programme. Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree.

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£4,786 per year

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£18,030 per year

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£18,030 per year

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It is a great place to study because: 1. The resources are plenty and useful 2. The professors are approachable and helpful. 3. There are many support services. 4. Quality of...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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