Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Musical Composition in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex
University of Sussex
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Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,500
(c. USD28,654.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
In our PhD program for Musical Composition, you'll explore and craft innovative musical expressions. This is accomplished by creating a collection of original works paired with an analytical written reflection. Our resources feature cutting-edge technology in the Jonathan Harvey Electronic Music Studio, including advanced software and hardware. Additional specialized assets encompass rare 20th-century musical manuscripts and exclusive archives of jazz and music-related television documentaries. Our faculty mentors specializing in Musical Composition offer exceptional knowledge in: operatic works, symphonic and ensemble pieces, digital and computer-generated music, cinematic and media scoring, and improvisational techniques.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a master’s 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. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component); TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
Tuition
GBP
21,500