Dr. Matthew Cheung Salisbury

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Cheung Salisbury is a lecturer in Music at University College and Worcester College, Oxford. He has a background in editorial analytical work with manuscripts and printed books, particularly focusing on the Western liturgical tradition. His research interests revolve around the transmission and regulation of liturgy and music in medieval England, with a special emphasis on the liturgical Uses of Sarum and York. Matthew is also keen on exploring the intersection of theology and music within contemporary Christian worship. His work frequently integrates medieval and modern liturgical praxis with literary and critical theory. He has published extensively on medieval and contemporary liturgy and sacred music, including works such as 'Secular Liturgical Office Late Medieval England' and 'God Fragments: Worshipping Living Dementia'. Matthew contributes to various research projects and has been involved in teaching historical and philosophical aspects of music at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He welcomes collaboration and supervision inquiries from students interested in sacred music and worship in the Church.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University College; Worcester College • Oxford, UK

Conducting lectures and managing courses in Music with a focus on historical and philosophical approaches.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.