Overview

The award of the Music Technology (by research) course from University of York is made following the submission and successful examination of a thesis (which is usually around 15,000 to 20,000 words).

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As a member of one of the Department’s research groups you will be supervised on a one-to-one basis by a member of academic staff. Progress of all research students is continually guided by a supervisor and a thesis advisory panel.
As part of any application for a research degree you have to name one or more academic staff who could supervise your research. Have a look through the staff list which gives a brief description of staff research interests and use this along with the example projects to identify a potential supervisor(s). Some of the PhD projects listed may also be suitable for the MSc by Research – please contact the member of academic staff involved to find out if the project can be adapted for an MSc by Research.
MSc by Research students are also encouraged to take advanced taught courses in Electronic Engineering to help fill any gaps in the background knowledge required for the research project. The choice of courses taken will be made together with the supervisor, at the beginning of the programme.

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Programme Structure

You will have a supervisor who will help you with your research. You need to be able to work independently: although discussion with other students, researchers and academic supervisors is frequent and encouraged, you will be the only one working on your project.

An MSc by Research is assessed only on the basis of a final written thesis, which must be written to a standard comparable to leading research in the chosen field.

You can attend some taught MSc lectures to gain background knowledge, but these will not form part of your assessment.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , National

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If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months before your intended start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Sound Engineering View 208 other Masters in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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105

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79

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55

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have, or be about to complete, a 2:2 or above honours degree (or equivalent) in:

Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Music Technology

or a closely related subject.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30950 GBP / year

≈ 30950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time UK: £2,590

Part-time Internationals : £15,475

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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