BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics
About this course
BSc in Music, Multimedia and Electronics, a degree bridging the fields of electrical and electronic engineering and music. Core topics include Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing. The programme includes professional accreditation as an Incorporated Engineer and culminates in a final-year project combining learning from both participating schools. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Studio Recording, Electronic Music, Circuit Analysis and Design, and Electronic Design Project. The second year progresses with modules including Computer Music, Applied Music Technology, Electronic Circuits and Systems Design, and Embedded Systems Project. The final year involves advanced study and practical work through compulsory modules such as Music, Multimedia and Electronics Project, Audio Signal Processing, Digital Media Engineering, and Composition.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Mathematics. We also welcome BTEC applicants with DDD EPQ: ABB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: DDD IB: 35 overall including Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
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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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studio Recording
- Electronic Music
- Music and Society
- Circuit Analysis and Design
- Digital Electronics & Microcontrollers
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electronic Design Project
- Computer Music
- Applied Music Technology
- Researching Music
- Electronic Circuits and Systems Design
- Embedded Systems Project
- Microprocessors and Programmable Logic
- Music, Multimedia and Electronics Project
- Audio Signal Processing
- Professional Studies
- Digital Media Engineering
- Composition
- Music Technology
- Musical Acoustics
- Music Sound and Media
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics 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 £10,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics 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 BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics 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 BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Does BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.