Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPhil Musical Composition in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex
University of Sussex
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Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,500
(c. USD28,727.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
In our PhD program for Musical Composition, you'll explore and create innovative musical expressions. This involves compiling a portfolio of original works along with an analytical critique. The Jonathan Harvey Electronic Music Studio offers cutting-edge software and hardware resources. Additional specialized assets include rare 20th-century musical manuscripts and exclusive archives of jazz and music television documentaries. Our composition faculty specializes in diverse areas including: operatic works, orchestral and chamber pieces, electronic and computer-generated music, as well as scores for film and media. Students may pursue either a PhD or MPhil degree. These programs vary in length and research scope. A PhD requires significant original contributions to musical knowledge, while an MPhil involves independent research at a more introductory level, culminating in a Master of Philosophy degree. Students may have the option to transition from MPhil to PhD during their studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification should be in a subject related to your chosen area of research. You will also be considered for this degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of equivalent professional experience.
IELTS (Academic) - Higher level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).
TOEFL (iBT) - Higher level 88 overall, including at least 20 Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
Tuition
GBP
21,500