BA Music and Music Technology
About this course
BA in Music and Music Technology, a music degree centred on the study of both musical practice and modern audio technology. Core topics include Research Methods. The course spans three years and culminates in an independent final-year project. The first year covers foundational subjects through Studio Recording, Electronic Music, Music and Society, and Materials of Music. The second year progresses to Applied Music Technology, Computer Music, Researching Music, and Towards the Future: Skills in Context. The final year involves advanced study through modules such as Independent Research Project, Creative Music Technology, Music in Our World, and Collaborative Performance.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. We also welcome BTEC applicants with DDM. EPQ: BBB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: DDM. IB: 34 overall.
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- 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 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studio Recording
- Electronic Music
- Music and Society
- Materials of Music
- Collaborative Performance
- Composition
- Film Music
- Music Industries
- Music Psychology
- Performance
- Popular Music
- Applied Music Technology
- Computer Music
- Researching Music
- Towards the Future: Skills in Context
- Music and Meaning
- Collaborative Performance
- Composition
- Creating Screen Music and Sound
- Marketing for the Music Industry
- Music Psychology
- Music and Politics
- Conducting and Musical Directing
- Performance
- Independent Research Project
- Creative Music Technology
- Music in Our World
- Collaborative Performance
- Composition
- Musical Acoustics
- Music and Meaning
- Digital Marketing for the Music Industries
- Music and Politics
- Music Psychology
- Performance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music and Music Technology 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 £3,000 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music and Music Technology at University of Leeds do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music and Music Technology at University of Leeds?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music and Music Technology at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BA Music and Music Technology at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music and Music Technology at University of Leeds?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.