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MA Computing and Music at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This degree is a perfect combination for students who have a strong interest in music; perhaps more specifically music production. Understanding key computing courses such as programming will offer students the chance to move in to careers like music production and sound engineering, where strong computing skills will be of benefit. This programme offers up a range of computing and music courses whilst still delivering some key core courses.

Duration: 4 years (48 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory courses: Academic Writing for Language & Literature, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Programming 1, Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing, Web Development and Object - Oriented Programming.

Career pathways

Computing graduates develop an ability to understand new and complex computer systems. Our graduates can choose from a variety of employment opportunities and mainly find employment as programmers, web developers, systems analysts, and in jobs involving user support.

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. The information displayed in this section shows a shortened summary of our entry requirements. For more information, or for full entry requirements for Arts and Social Sciences degrees, see our detailed entry requirements section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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