BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems

From the very start, you’re immersed in practical, project‑based learning, working in real labs and creative environments that bridge electronics engineering with music technology.

Experiential learning includes:

• State-of-the-art labs & music facilities: From Day 1, you'll use computer-design labs, multimedia studios, multi‑speaker surround‑sound setups, and an anechoic chamber—perfect for exploring synthesizer technology, MIDI, audio recording, sampling, and digital audio signal processing.
• Individual and group project work at every stage: Your studies incorporate projects each year to build practical, organisational, and business-ready skills.

Transitioning into deeper audio‑engineering work leads to:

• Year 1 – Foundations & creative audio project: You’ll learn programming, analogue/digital electronics, and computing, then apply these skills in Music Technology Project 1, where you design and produce an audio gaming product in teams.
• Year 2 – Advanced studio & synthesis challenges: You delve into acoustics, studio recording, psychoacoustics, and audio/visual synthesis, culminating in a team/company-style project where you create a novel synthesizer from first principles.
• Year 3 – Multimedia systems & final individual project: You work on group projects like engineering a complete soundtrack for film or game, develop audiovisual mobile apps, and undertake an Individual Final Project in music and audio technology to showcase your skills.

Also included in the program:

• Optional Year in Industry: Between your second and final year, you can take a full placement year, gaining real-world experience with academic support.
• Expertise of AudioLab researchers: The program is enriched by the involvement of the University’s AudioLab, bringing cutting-edge research into your studies.

Graduates of the University of York's BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems are highly employable, moving into roles such as audio systems engineer, music technology developer, embedded systems designer, acoustic engineer, and signal processing specialist. Many alumni also pursue further study in audio technology or work in sectors including music production, consumer electronics, broadcasting, and emerging audio technologies.

Here's how York specifically supports your future:

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The three-year BEng program offers opportunities for an industrial placement year with leading audio and technology companies. Students gain hands-on experience through practical projects in York's world-class facilities, including the Music Technology Studios and Electronics Teaching Laboratories. The curriculum includes a major third-year project where students develop innovative music technology systems, supported by the university's Careers and Placements team which provides specialized audio technology career support.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The program benefits from York's unique position as a leader in both electronic engineering and music technology, with strong industry links to companies like Focusrite, Dolby, and BBC Research & Development. Students access cutting-edge facilities including anechoic chambers, audio testing labs, and the £30m Electronics Department resources. The curriculum integrates current research in areas like spatial audio, digital signal processing, embedded systems for audio, and human-computer interaction in music technology.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students develop unique expertise in both electronic engineering and music technology, including audio signal processing, embedded systems design, acoustics, and music technology system development—a rare combination of skills highly valued in the growing audio technology sector.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BEng at York, graduates can progress to the MEng Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems or pursue master's study in specialized audio technology fields. Alternatively, they can enter professional roles in audio equipment design, music technology development, or technical consultancy—supported by the program's strong industry connections in both engineering and music technology sectors.