BEng Engineering with Audio Technology
About this course
BEng (Hons) Engineering with Audio Technology, an engineering degree centred on the technical principles and creative possibilities of sound. Core topics include Programming and Signal Processing. The course includes a third-year Individual Final Project, and offers an optional placement year in industry. The first year establishes fundamental engineering and technical principles through modules such as Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Digital Interfacing, Mathematics, and Analogue Electronics. The second year expands into specialist areas with Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Acoustics and Studio Recording, Control, Sensors and Instrumentation, and Audio Technology & Psychoacoustics. The final year involves advanced study and application, featuring compulsory components like Digital Signal Processing alongside optional modules spanning areas such as Audio App Development and Marketing, Multimedia Sound Design, Robotics Design and Construction, and Biomedical Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths. IB: 34 points overall with grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. BTEC: We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: DDM in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A level Maths grade B DD in the BTEC National Diploma in any subject plus A level Maths grade B D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB at A level including Mathematics We consider BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ Extended Diploma with Unit 7- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Unit 8- Further Engineering Mathematics in place of A Level Mathematics.
What students say
Based on about 20 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: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 23%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 15%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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 requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering
- Programming and Digital Interfacing
- Mathematics
- Analogue Electronics
- Materials and Mechanics
- Music Technology Project 1
- Mathematics, Signals and Systems
- Acoustics and Studio Recording
- Music Technology Project 2
- Control, Sensors and Instrumentation
- Software Design
- Audio Technology & Psychoacoustics
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
- Principles of Microengineering
- Audio App Development and Marketing
- Individual Final Project
- Digital Signal Processing
- Multimedia Sound Design
- Communication Systems and Digital Communications
- Innovation Management
- Robotics Design and Construction
- Biomedical Engineering
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Micro-mechanical and Microfluidic Devices and Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering with Audio Technology at University of York earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £51,500. The £41,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering with Audio Technology at University of York do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Engineering with Audio Technology at University of York?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Engineering with Audio Technology at University of York?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BEng Engineering with Audio Technology at University of York 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 requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering with Audio Technology at University of York?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.