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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
MAY-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
JAN-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
APR-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
APR-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
JAN-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
JAN-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
MAY-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
JAN-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
MAY-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Part Time
JAN-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Part Time
SEP
6 years
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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:
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.
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
Students from Domestic
The same fee is also applicable for Channel Islands and Isle of Man Students.
£21,500 per year
Students from EU
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£21,500 per year
Students from International
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