PhD Music Technologies in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

University of Sussex | Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 21,500
(c. USD28,865.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

At Sussex, we embrace music technologies in their broadest interpretation—ranging from crafting instruments and studio production to pioneering innovative musical expressions through augmented reality and virtual platforms. For those passionate about exploring, innovating, and performing with cutting-edge musical technologies, this is your ideal environment. Create a portfolio showcasing groundbreaking work that pushes the boundaries of music technology, alongside a 20,000-40,000-word dissertation presenting original research. Your dissertation should illustrate how your work contributes significantly to your field, while engaging with established scholarship and artistic traditions. You'll utilize state-of-the-art software and hardware in the Jonathan Harvey Electronic Music Studio at the Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts. Additionally, you'll join the Experimental Music Technologies Lab, a hub for research in emerging music technologies, and collaborate with the Sussex Humanities Lab.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% 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 don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of equivalent professional experience. IELTS (Academic) - Higher level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). TOEFL (iBT) - Higher level 88 overall, including at least 20 Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

Tuition GBP 21,500

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