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Music Technology - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


About the course

Listening, recording, experimenting, debating – this is where music meets technology.At Sussex, Music Technology focuses on creativity, innovation and research. The degree is geared towards your needs as a contemporary musician. There’s an emphasis on enabling you to thrive in different and industry contexts. On your course, you’ll:- have 24/7 access to industry-standard facilities, including studios, practice rooms, as well as the 350-seat auditorium and gigs stage with LX and live PA at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts - take electives from other subjects – from film to sustainability and arts production practices – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests- have the opportunity to apply to study abroad or go on a placement to broaden your horizons.You’ll be taught by musicians and music technology developers. Our faculty combine studio recording, music production and electronic music with other creative work such as building instruments, designing audio-visual performance systems or creating sound for interactive games. There will be opportunities for you to attend masterclasses and concerts.You’ll also benefit from our connections with local music organisations. These include Glyndebourne, the world-class opera venue in the Sussex Downs near Lewes, and The Rose Hill, an independent music venue and creative hub run by artists and musicians in Brighton.Outside the classroom, many of our students join bands and musical societies. This adds to a portfolio of creative work to show potential employers. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for jobs in:- the music industry- music and sound design for film and theatre- the multimedia and gaming industries.


About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.


Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

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

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    23rd out of 80 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    136 62%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    2nd

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    50th

    14

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