Music PhD
University of Sussex
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University of Sussex

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At Sussex, we pride ourselves on our strengths in critical and theoretical thinking about music. As a member of our department, you will have the opportunity to work with scholars specialising in:musicologyoperamusical theatrepopular musiccomputer musicmusic philosophyelectronic musicfilm and media musiccomposition.Our faculty work at the crossroads between high and low cultures. We do interdisciplinary research, drawing from fields as diverse as gender studies, critical race theory, ...Read more

At Sussex, we pride ourselves on our strengths in critical and theoretical thinking about music. As a member of our department, you will have the opportunity to work with scholars specialising in:

  • musicology
  • opera
  • musical theatre
  • popular music
  • computer music
  • music philosophy
  • electronic music
  • film and media music
  • composition.

Our faculty work at the crossroads between high and low cultures. We do interdisciplinary research, drawing from fields as diverse as gender studies, critical race theory, performance studies, technological engineering, and informatics.

You’ll join a vibrant community of active researchers and be encouraged to take part in our regular research groups and symposia. We welcome applicants aspiring to produce a challenging and original dissertation.

For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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37th
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47th
What students say
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Pagan
24 Dec 22

Sussex university has a beautiful green campus filled with trees, plants, and birds which is lovely when walking to and from lectures. Additionally, when talking to the wellbeing..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
15 Feb 15

I love it here! Sussex has the best campus in the best city. The facilities, accommodation and just everything are amazing. Brighton is the best and Sussex is a well respected..Read more

Entry 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.

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£4,786 per year

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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P
Pagan
24 Dec 22
Music BA (Hons)
Sussex university has a beautiful green campus filled with trees, plants, and birds which is lovely when walking to and from lectures. Additionally, when talking to the wellbeing...
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SR
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15 Feb 15
Music BA (Hons)
I love it here! Sussex has the best campus in the best city. The facilities, accommodation and just everything are amazing. Brighton is the best and Sussex is a well respected...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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