Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Popular Music Practice 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. USD28,686.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Pursuing a PhD in Popular Music Practice involves creating a portfolio of original musical works. Your compositions and performances will critically examine and push the boundaries of contemporary music practices. Alongside your creative output, you'll complete a 20,000-40,000 word thesis presenting novel research. This written component will illustrate how your artistic work contributes meaningfully to your field while engaging with current scholarship and creative traditions. The program provides access to cutting-edge resources in the Jonathan Harvey Electronic Music Studio at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, along with specialized collections including rare 20th-century scores and exclusive jazz and music television archives.
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