BSc Mathematics and Music
About this course
The BSc in Mathematics and Music is an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Music. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. Students undertake independent project work through a Mathematics Project and an Independent Research Project in the final year. The first year covers introductory foundations through modules such as Core Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Music Analysis, and Performance. The second year introduces distinct study routes through a Pure Mathematics Pathway and an Applied Mathematics Pathway, alongside compulsory modules like Researching Music and Aesthetics. The final year allows students to tailor their studies through numerous optional modules spanning subjects such as Acoustics, Groups and Symmetry, Digital Marketing, and Contemporary Composition.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB EPQ: Extended Project Qualification: if you are studying for an EPQ, we may be able to make you an alternative offer, for example, ABB including Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in the EPQ. BTEC: BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with other qualifications, including grade A in A-level mathematics, or equivalent. IB: 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred).
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 18%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 31%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 21%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Music and Society
- Core Mathematics
- Collaborative Performance
- Contemporary Composition
- Film Music
- Music Analysis
- Music Business
- Music Psychology
- Music Technology
- Performance
- Popular Music
- Real Analysis
- Probability and Statistics
- Researching Music
- Pure Mathematics Pathway in areas of mathematics including: Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics Pathway: Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations
- Aesthetics
- Computational Art
- Conducting
- Contemporary Composition
- Ensemble Performance
- Musicology
- Music Analysis
- Music Marketing
- Music Psychology
- Music Technology
- Performance
- Screen Music
- Music in Our World
- Mathematics Project - You'll receive research skills training, and carry out an independent research project in a topic in mathematics. Project topics will be allocated according to your preferred choices.
- Mathematics Project
- Independent Research Project - This module gives you the chance to explore an area of music of your own choosing. You’ll identify and apply appropriate research methods to contextualise and answer your research questions through either a portfolio of practice (eg a performance, compositions or orchestrations, something in the area of music technology, musicology, a recording project, etc.) with contextual materials, or an extended dissertation. Whichever approach you choose, you’ll work with a supervisor who will offer you guidance as you devise, manage and produce your independent project.
- Independent Research Project
- Acoustics
- Aesthetics
- Contemporary Composition
- Digital Marketing
- Ensemble Performance
- Music Analysis
- Musicology
- Music Psychology
- Music Technology
- Performance
- Groups and Symmetry
- Metrics Spaces and Measure Theory
- Numbers and Codes
- Proof and Computation
- Graph Theory and Combinatorics
- Differential Geometry
- Methods of Applied Mathematics
- Entropy and Quantum Mechanics
- Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos
- Mathematical Biology
- Fluid Dynamics
- Mathematics in Social Context
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Music at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £12,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Music at University of Leeds do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Music at University of Leeds?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Music at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 181 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics and Music at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Music at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.