PhD Music

At Sussex, we pride ourselves on our strengths in critical and theoretical thinking about music. As a member of our department youll 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. Youll 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.

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.