Electronics with Music
About this course
BEng/MEng in Electronics with Music, an electrical and electronic engineering and music degree combining the study of modern electronics with musical practice. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, and Computer Architecture. Students complete a major individual project in their final year. The first year covers fundamentals through compulsory modules such as Electronic Engineering 1X, Electronic Engineering 1Y, Engineering Mathematics 1, and Listening in Culture. The second year progresses with Analogue Electronics 2, Digital Electronics 2, Electrical Circuits 2, and Electronic Design Project 2 alongside Embedded Processors 2. Year three includes Communication Systems 3, Control 3, Electronic System Design 3, and Team Design Project EE3. The final year features Acoustics and Audio Technology 4 and the Individual Project 4.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB or AAA (Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics. (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only). A-level Music or Music Technology or Grade 6 ABRSM Practical & Theory.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) or 38 (6,6,6) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics). Plus Grade 6 ABRSM Practical & Theory or equivalent.) Scottish Higher: BEng : AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered) Also, Higher Music OR Music Technology OR Grade 6 ABRSM Practical & Theory. MEng : AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. Also, Higher Music OR Music Technology OR Grade 6 ABRSM Practical & Theory. Scottish Higher (widening access): BEng: MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) BEng: MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics plus Higher Physics or Higher Engineering Science plus Higher Music or Music Technology or Grade 6 ABRSM Practical & Theory. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 80%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Electronic Engineering 1X
- Electronic Engineering 1Y
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Listening in Culture
- Analogue Electronics 2
- Digital Electronics 2
- Electrical Circuits 2
- Electronic Design Project 2
- Embedded Processors 2
- Engineering Electromagnetics 2
- Introductory Programming 2
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Communication Systems 3
- Control 3
- Electromagnetic Compatiblity 3
- Electronic System Design 3
- Engineering Career Skills 3
- Simulation of Engineering Systems 3
- Real Time Computer Systems 3
- Team Design Project EE3
- Acoustics and Audio Technology 4
- Individual Project 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Electronics with Music at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of Electronics with Music at University of Glasgow do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Electronics with Music at University of Glasgow?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Electronics with Music at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 210 UCAS points.
Does Electronics with Music at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Electronics with Music at University of Glasgow?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.