Music Technologies PhD
University of Sussex
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At Sussex, we define music technologies in the widest sense - from instrument making, to studio production, to development of new musical forms in new media such as augmented realities or virtual worlds. If you’re interested in the study, development, and performance of new musical technologies, this is the place for you.You will:produce a portfolio of original creative work that advances practice and knowledge of music technologieswrite a 20,000-40,000-word dissertation demonstrating original ...Read more

At Sussex, we define music technologies in the widest sense - from instrument making, to studio production, to development of new musical forms in new media such as augmented realities or virtual worlds. If you’re interested in the study, development, and performance of new musical technologies, this is the place for you.

You will:

  • produce a portfolio of original creative work that advances practice and knowledge of music technologies
  • 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 acknowledges existing scholarship and artistic practices.

You will have access to the latest tools in software and hardware in the Jonathan Harvey Electronic Music Studio at the Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts. You’ll be part of the Experimental Music Technologies Lab, which conducts research in new music technologies, and work closely with the Sussex Humanities Lab.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
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37th
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47th
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Shreya
21 Nov 24

The courses are already bringing in inclusivity, it would be good if they kept improving this, making students feel more seen and..Read more

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Pagan
24 Dec 22

Sussex university has a beautiful green campus filled with trees, plants, and birds which is lovely when walking to and from lectures. Additionally, when talking to the wellbeing..Read more

Entry requirements

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

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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Shreya
21 Nov 24
Music BA (Hons)
The courses are already bringing in inclusivity, it would be good if they kept improving this, making students feel more seen and...
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Pagan
24 Dec 22
Music BA (Hons)
Sussex university has a beautiful green campus filled with trees, plants, and birds which is lovely when walking to and from lectures. Additionally, when talking to the wellbeing...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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