Staffordshire University offers a variety of Postgraduate Research Awards in Film Media and Music. PhD and MPhil awards may be studied in full-time or part-time mode in the UK, and we consider applications for part-time studies outside the UK on a case-by-case basis. We strongly advise you to contact us for an informal discussion about your proposed research before you make a formal application. We will be happy to discuss what is involved in PhD level study and how to develop a PhD research proposal.The Department of Film, Media and Music has a growing research profile in film and media production, music and audio-visual composition and performance. We have a strong and varied research team, able to support you in digital creativity in film, media and music technology We invite applications for PhD study in the following areas: Electronic music composition, music for acoustic instruments and electronics, Visual music and audio visuals, Interactive real-time systems for composition and performance, Interactive Film and Media, live cinema, neurocinematics.