HomeUniversity of EdinburghBSc Acoustics and Music Technology

BSc Acoustics and Music Technology

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
96%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
80%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

37%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Web and Multimedia Design65%
Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Design35%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£27,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally earn £18,000-£45,000 (1272 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
21%
02
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
17%
03
Design occupations
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
7%
05
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
06
Skilled trades occupations
5%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Administrative occupations
5%
09
Secretarial and related occupations
3%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
3%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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