BSc (Hons) Music Technology at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Learn how to shape sound into immersive audio experiences across music production, live sound, media, games, and more on this music technology degree. Sound is everywhere. From music and live events to films, games, podcasts, and digital media, audio plays a vital role in how we experience the world.

Faculty: Leeds School of Arts | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Acoustics & Critical Listening, Analogue & Digital Audio Systems, Audio Production Portfolio, Professional Audio Industries, Creative Audio Technologies, Creative Studio Techniques. Year 2 core modules: Audio System Design, Level 5 Project, Creative Studio Production, Acoustics & Psychoacoustics, Live Sound. Year 2 options include Post-Production, Interactive Music, Electronic Music Repertoire Development. Year 3 core modules: Project Proposal, Sound Reproduction Systems, Major Project. Year 3 options include Game Audio, Designing Sound, Location Sound, Mastering, Electroacoustic Composition, Spatial Audio.

Career pathways

As audiences consume more digital content than ever before, organisations need skilled sound professionals who can create, manage, and deliver high-quality audio experiences. Roles include Music producer, Live sound engineer, Recording engineer, Mixing/mastering engineer, Hifi and loudspeaker designer, Audio technician, Broadcast engineer, Game audio sound designer.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Music+Technology&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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