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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
JAN
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
JAN
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Full Time
APR-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Part Time
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
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For our Musical Composition PhD, you’ll research and develop new musical languages. You achieve this through building a portfolio of works accompanied by a reflective critical commentary.
Our facilities provide the latest tools in software and hardware in the Jonathan Harvey Electronic Music Studio. Other specialist facilities include rare 20th-century music scores and unique collections of jazz and music television documentaries.
Our supervisors in the field of Musical Composition have expertise in:
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£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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