Overview

About the programme

Studying for a Popular Music Practice PhD at the University of Sussex, you’ll produce a portfolio of original music in the form of creative work. Through methods of composition and performance, your creative work will critique and advance popular music practices.

Programme Structure

Structure:

You’ll write a 20,000-40,000-word dissertation demonstrating original research.
Your dissertation will highlight ways in which your practice makes a substantial contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field, and acknowledge existing scholarship and artistic practices.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-23 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2024-06-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-29 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2024-10-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 56 other PhDs in Music in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General 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.
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.

Tuition Fee

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International

21500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK students: fees are not yet set

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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