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Music Technology Systems with a Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

If you have potential, but you're missing the appropriate qualifications, then our foundation year course offers a route onto our Engineering degree programmes.

The course is aimed at:

  • A level students who have not recently studied Maths

  • Mature students looking to change their career

You'll spend your foundation year learning maths and physics content to A level standard. You'll also apply this learning to develop your practical skills in experimental labs.

After successfully completing the foundation year, you'll transfer into Year 1 of an Engineering degree of your choice.

We build employability into every aspect of our courses. Alongside developing an in-depth understanding of your subject, you'll gain a range of transferable skills that will allow you to take on a career in a number of sectors.

All our degree programmes are offered as three-year Bachelors (BEng) courses or four-year Integrated Masters (MEng) courses.

Find out more about The University of York’s undergraduate degrees in engineering: https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/study/engineering-undergraduate/

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H662
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H662
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB

If you already have, or are currently studying A Level Mathematics you should apply for one of our degree programmes without a foundation year.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Extended Project
C

If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 31

If you are studying Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level or Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Standard Level or Higher Level, please apply for one of our degree courses without a foundation year.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

T Level
M

Merit overall including grade B in the Core in the following T Level subjects:
Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support and Services; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Marketing; Science

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

This course is designed for students who have not studied Maths at A level or mature students looking for a career change. Regardless of your background, if you have the potential to succeed on our course we'd love to hear from you.

Every applicant is considered individually and we are looking for evidence that you are capable of dealing with the workload of the course. This might be by being in full-time employment or other experience, or by successfully completing three A-levels (usually at BBB grades) or equivalent qualifications. We welcome enquiries from individuals who wish to discuss their specific circumstances including any mitigating factors.

In addition to the strength of your entry qualifications, we may also consider prior performance in maths qualifications, such as GCSE or Core Maths, as part of our selection process. If your application meets our interview criteria, you will be invited to attend an academic interview to discuss your application with us.

Please get in touch with us for an informal discussion if you are interested in our foundation year programmes but you’re unsure whether you meet our criteria. https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/beng-music-technology-systems-foundation-year/

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All suitable applicants will be invited to interview.
Other
Standard qualification requirements - Further information: If you're a mature student (age 21 or over) with qualifications that do not meet our typical offer we would expect GCSE Maths 5/B or equivalent aptitude shown at interview. We will also look for evidence that you are capable of dealing with the foundation year workload in your application and during your interview. Please get in touch with us for an informal discussion if you are interested in our foundation year programmes but you’re unsure whether you meet our criteria

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual A level offer:
BBC

Learn more on the University of York website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£32350

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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