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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
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 SussexOur 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.
LocationStudy 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
29 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : BBB
You must have evidence of strong music ability. You might have A-level Music or Music Technology (with at least grade B in either) or have other evidence of music ability from outside your A-level studies. This could be a formal qualification (such as grade 7 theory or grade 7 instrument or voice from a certified exam board, like Rockschool or ABRSM) or you may have other evidence of strong performance, composition or professional experience from outside your academic studies.If you are applying without a formal music q
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