MA Computing and Music
About this course
MA in Computing and Music, an undergraduate degree combining computing science with the study and practice of music. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Programming 1, Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing, Introduction to Music Studies, Web Development, and Object - Oriented Programming, alongside optional choices in performing and composing and writing about music. The second year focuses on Software Programming, Databases and Data Management, Human - Computer Interaction, and Algorithms and Data Structures. Third-year studies centre on Principles of Software Engineering and Software Engineering and Professional Practice, with optional modules including Artificial Intelligence, Operating Systems, Distributed Systems and Security, and Enterprise Computing and Business. The final year comprises the Joint Honours Computer Project and Research Methods.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 15%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Programming 1
- Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing
- Introduction to Music Studies
- Web Development
- Object - Oriented Programming
- Performing and Composing 1
- Performing and Composing 2
- Writing About Music
- Software Programming
- Databases and Data Management
- Human - Computer Interaction
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Artificial Intelligence
- Operating Systems
- Distributed Systems and Security
- Enterprise Computing and Business
- Joint Honours Computer Project
- Research Methods
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Computing and Music at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £35,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MA Computing and Music at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Computing and Music at University of Aberdeen?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Computing and Music at University of Aberdeen?
The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Does MA Computing and Music at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Computing and Music at University of Aberdeen?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.