PhD in Brain-Computer Music Interfacing

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Plymouth

Location

Plymouth | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Brain-Computer Music Interfacing

Research Clusters

Music and Media
Other fields

Duration

Full time: 2-4 years
Part time: 4-8 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own

It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.

Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.

Fees:
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

Funding resources:
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

Final output

Your PhD will be assessed via submission of either a written thesis (approximately 80,000 words), or one that combines critical writing with artistic, creative and/or professional practice, and a viva voce (an oral examination).

How to apply

How to apply: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/phd-brain-computer-music-interfacing

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree, as well as completed a masters level qualification on a relevant topic, including (but not limited to) music technology, engineering, computer science, psychology or neuroscience. In exceptional cases, candidates with alternative qualification(s) and/or substantial professional experience may qualify. Please enquire.

If you do not have a masters level qualification, we recommend to consider starting with ResM Computer Music. Students who make good progress in the ResM programme can progress directly into the PhD Brain-Computer Music Interface programme after 12-18 months. In this case the ResM period counts towards the PhD.

If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum test score of 6.5 for IELTS, or equivalent). Given the nature of the programme, you’ll be expected to read and engage with complex theoretical texts and debates for which fluency in English is essential.

For more general guidelines and application requirements, please visit the apply for a postgraduate research programme page.