Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Music in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex
University of Sussex
|
Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,500
(c. USD28,870.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
At Sussex, we take great pride in our expertise in critical and theoretical approaches to music. Joining our department means collaborating with academics who specialize in diverse areas including: musicology, opera, musical theater, popular music, computer-generated music, philosophy of music, electronic music, film and media scoring, and composition. Our faculty bridge the gap between elite and popular culture. We engage in cross-disciplinary research, incorporating perspectives from gender studies, critical race theory, performance analysis, technology development, and information science. You'll become part of a dynamic network of researchers and have opportunities to participate in our ongoing research seminars and academic conferences. We seek candidates committed to developing innovative and thought-provoking doctoral research.
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