MEng Electronics with Music at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Electronics with Music combines a thorough study of modern electronics with music, in Glasgow, a UNESCO City of Music. Around two-thirds of the programme is engineering, with music studied in the School of Culture & Creative Arts, which provides recording studios, an Audio Lab and an ambisonic playback suite.

Department: Electronics & Music | Duration: 5 years | Intake: September | Study mode: integrated masters | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers mathematics, computing and analogue and digital electronics, plus the music courses Listening in Culture and Listening through Analysis. Year 2 covers analogue and digital electronics, electrical circuits and computer systems with two music courses of choice such as Sonic Arts Foundation or Critical Listening. The first three years are the same as for the BEng.

Career pathways

Graduate roles reported 15 months after graduation include electrical engineer, electronics engineer, hardware engineer, graduate software engineer, automotive controls engineer, control hardware engineer, technology developer and audio research and development engineer.

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Entry requirements

MEng Electronics with Music (UCAS H6WJ), 2027 entry. A-levels: AAA including A-level Mathematics at A, Physics or Design & Technology (3D or Product Design) at A, and A-level Music or ABRSM Music Theory at grade B (or 5/6). IB Diploma: 38 points (6,6,6 at Higher Level) with HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6 and HL Physics at 6. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest under 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 92 overall from 21 January 2026 with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in all subtests).

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Expected EU and international rate for Science, Engineering, Nursing and Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes, 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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