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2020/21 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Music, Multimedia and Electronics

Programme code:BS-MUSI/MMEUCAS code:WGH4
Duration:3 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Ewan Stefani Contact address:e.j.stefani@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

For entry requirements for this course please visit https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Music

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Music

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Programme specification:

The following conditions will apply for progression to Years 2, 3 and 4:
- Students must obtain at least 100 credits and obtain a mark of at least 30% in any failed module.
- For progression to Year 4 of MEng programmes, students' performance over Years 2 and 3 must also meet the minimum requirement for a Lower Second (IIii) BEng classification.

Rapid advances in electronics, computer hardware and software development have led to numerous innovations in multimedia products for entertainment and the performing arts. Digital media are also increasingly important for non-traditional areas such as commerce, medicine and science. The Music, Multimedia and Electronics (MME) programme is an intellectually and creatively challenging programme that provides academic rigour and a high degree of technical insight.

A key feature of the programme is the substantial studio/laboratory component, which will enable students to experiment with various means of music and audio synthesis and analysis. In contrast to many programmes offered in the electronics & music theme, this programme will challenge students to develop their knowledge of music theory and demonstrate creativity through a range of compositions.

The final year of the programme will include a major project, for which the students may choose to develop their own specialism or work in a small group on a more substantial multi-facetted project. The course offers cutting-edge interdisciplinary study in music technology, multimedia software and electronic hardware and is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge for careers including digital media, consumer electronics, broadcasting and studio engineering, production and professional music.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students must study 120 credits comprised from a mix of compulsory and optional modules adding up to 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

ELEC1130Circuit Analysis and Design20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1620Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MUSS1125Music Research Skills20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MUSS1610Introduction to Electronic Music10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MUSS1615Introduction to Computer Music
Pre-requisite for: MUSS2621
10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MUSS1620Sound, Technology, and Music
Pre-requisite for: MUSS2620
20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10-20 credits from the following optional modules:
- students who do not have A level Mathematics (with at least grade B) must take ELEC1701
- students who do have A level Mathematics (with at least grade B) must take ELEC1702

ELEC1701Introduction to Engineering Mathematics20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC1702Engineering Mathematics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Discovery modules:

Students taking ELEC1702 must take 10 credits of Discovery modules to bring their total to 120 credits.


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students must study 120 credits comprised from a mix of compulsory and optional modules adding up to 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

ELEC2645Embedded Systems Project20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC2665Microprocessors and Programmable Logic20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MUSS2620Music Technology Skills and Techniques
Pre-requisite for: MUSS3640
20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MUSS2621Electronic & Computer Music
Pre-requisite for: MUSS3240
20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study 20-40 credits from the following optional modules:-

MUSS2123Music in the Judeo-Christian Tradition20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MUSS2124British Music and National Identity20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MUSS2125Music, Culture, Politics: the Long Sixties20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MUSS2126The Tools of Music Making20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MUSS2127Music and Culture in Late Seventeenth-Century London20 creditsNot running in 202021
MUSS2721Music in Context A20 creditsNot running in 202021
MUSS2722Music in Context B20 creditsNot running in 202021
MUSS2820Music in Practice20 creditsNot running in 202021
MUSS2822Music in Practice20 creditsNot running in 202021
MUSS2823Music in Practice20 creditsNot running in 202021
MUSS2824Film-Score Creation and Production20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
MUSS2825Opera North: Opera in Practice20 creditsNot running in 202021
MUSS2828Synthesizer Ensemble20 creditsNot running in 202021

Students will be required to study 0-20 credits from the following optional modules.

MUSS2827Marketing for Musicians20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Discovery modules:

Students may take up to 20 credits of Discovery modules. Students may take a further 20 credits of MUSS or ELEC modules instead of discovery with the approval of the teaching School and the programme leader


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students must study 120 credits comprised from a mix of compulsory and optional modules adding up to 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

ELEC3612Digital Media Engineering10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC3662Embedded Systems20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC3885Group Design Project50 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 40 credits from the following optional modules:-

MUSS3140Dissertation40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MUSS3240Composition40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MUSS3640Music Technology40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

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