Music Technology BSc (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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**Explore creativity through music technology and graduate with the expertise to work in live sound, studio production, game audio, immersive audio, acoustics and post-production.**Develop the skills you’ll need to work in the expanding and diverse modern professional audio and music industries on this JAMES-accredited course.As part of this course, you’ll:- Explore the technologies and techniques used in the recording, production and reproduction of sound and music- Fuel your creativity while ...Read more


Explore creativity through music technology and graduate with the expertise to work in live sound, studio production, game audio, immersive audio, acoustics and post-production.

Develop the skills you’ll need to work in the expanding and diverse modern professional audio and music industries on this JAMES-accredited course.As part of this course, you’ll:- Explore the technologies and techniques used in the recording, production and reproduction of sound and music- Fuel your creativity while expanding your theoretical knowledge to open doors to a wide variety of career destinations- Take your skills beyond the recording studio and apply your creativity and technical knowledge in live sound, game audio and post-production sound- Access industry-standard facilities, including our impressive recording studios, production suites, rehearsal rooms and portable recording and audio analysis devices- Explore specialisms based on your interests through our option modules


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Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) which encourages the delivery of workshops and lectures from industry professionals. A placement option between your second and third years will provide an opportunity to gain experience in industry.


Teaching expertise

You’ll be taught by a teaching team of industry professionals and academic staff at the forefront of their fields. We’ll help you develop experience and expertise in areas across music technology. You’ll be supported in your studies through our learning officers who offer a wealth of knowledge about the extensive range of equipment that we have.


Extra-curricular opportunities

The Artist in Residence programme will give you an opportunity to work with professional artists. The programme will give you a taste of what it's like to work on a professional music project. We have welcomed artists:- Chris T-T- Ian Prowse- I Monster- Tom Williams- Utah SaintsYou’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with students from many areas within the Leeds School of Arts at the wider university.


Specialist Facilities

The Leeds School of Arts building houses a huge range of spaces to help you develop your creative and technical skills. You’ll have access to our recording studios, production suites, mastering and ambisonics room, postproduction sound dubbing theatre, and the anechoic and reverb chambers. You’ll also be able to use our rehearsal rooms to develop your musicianship or join a band alongside your studies.


Why study Music Technology at Leeds Beckett University...

- 91% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Music Technology*- Accredited by JAMES - we were the first university in England to become a JAMES Integrated Learning Centre- Taught by music industry professionals- Opportunity to gain invaluable work experience through a placement year in industry and work with external clients- Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north- Access to specialist facilities in the new Leeds School of Arts buildingNational Student Survey 2024*

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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41/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
59th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Others in Technology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 77 = 23% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
23%
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85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Technology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Others in Technology graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Phil
29 Nov 24

Facilities and staff are excellent. Gender neutral toilets are cool. Library is very good. LSA ceilings are..Read more

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ben
29 Nov 24

I enjoy studying here as it uses industry standard equipment and studios. The teachers are very helpful and open for feedback and help. I have not dont alot of student activities..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

Popular A-level subjects

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Music
51%
Mathematics
22%
Media Studies
19%
Physics
19%
English Literature
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Phil
29 Nov 24
MA Music Production
Facilities and staff are excellent. Gender neutral toilets are cool. Library is very good. LSA ceilings are...
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ben
29 Nov 24
Music Production BA (Hons)
I enjoy studying here as it uses industry standard equipment and studios. The teachers are very helpful and open for feedback and help. I have not dont alot of student activities...
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Leeds Beckett University
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