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Music Technologies PhD

University of Sussex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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 technologieswrite 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’ll have access to specialist facilities, including 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.You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.

Application deadline

11/08/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 22,575per year

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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The city of Brighton & Hove is world famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick airport.
World-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, with research expertise in sustainability, innovation, and artificial intelligence.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    34th out of 80 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    130 58%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    20th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    36th

    10

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