Music Technologies PhD
University of Sussex
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University of Sussex

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JAN-27

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University of Sussex

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8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sussex

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SEP-26

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8 Years

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8 Years

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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’ll: 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 ...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’ll: 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.

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50/91
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34th
CUG Ranking
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43rd
What students say
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Thomas
28 Nov 25

The campus is great and is positioned in a place close enough to town for easy public transport, whilst still feeling far away enough to escape the business of the city. There are..Read more

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Aimee
23 Nov 24

The university is great and overall I feel like I’ve learnt a lot and have been supported and have access to great facilities but the campus does feel very cut off and you have to..Read more

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: Youre normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60percentage 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 dont have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of equivalent professional experience.

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£5,005 per year

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£5,005 per year

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Isle of Man students: £5,005 per year for full-time students.

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Students from Channel Islands

£22,575 per year

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£22,575 per year

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Thomas
28 Nov 25
Music Technology - BA (Hons)
The campus is great and is positioned in a place close enough to town for easy public transport, whilst still feeling far away enough to escape the business of the city. There are...
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Aimee
23 Nov 24
The university is great and overall I feel like I’ve learnt a lot and have been supported and have access to great facilities but the campus does feel very cut off and you have to...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton East Sussex BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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