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BA(Hons) Creative Music Production

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Do you enjoy creating innovative new tracks using a laptop, mixing desk, and other analogue and digital technology? Then this is the course for you. Focused on creating your computer and studio-based music, you'll have the chance to develop advanced techniques ready for work in the music industry. Whether you're interested in electronica, techno, ambient, glitch, pop, grime, or a new sound, the aim is to encourage you to unleash your creativity and express yourself musically. You will study in state-of-the-art professional standard facilities. With 21 different studios, you'll have plenty of recording and composition studio space to use. We have a vast range of DAWs, plug-ins, synths, mics, and processing equipment, all regularly upgraded to keep up-to-date with industry standards. You can work with commercially successful tutors, internationally recognized researchers, and visiting artists who can help you build on your production talents. You'll be able to explore the latest new music in the annual Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, get up close, and experience contemporary music in action at the Electric Spring Festival.

General Eligibility

Entry requirements

BBB-BCCat A Level.

120-104UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications alongside evidence of prior Music or Music Technology experience (which could be offered through formal qualifications or a portfolio of creative work).

Meritat T Level.

DDM-DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

The total points will accept practical and theory music grades 6-8.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.

120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules:

  • Desktop Music Production 1

  • Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials

  • Songwriting 1

  • Performance Skills 1

  • Introduction to Music Research

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:

  • Sonic Arts and Electronica 1

  • Theory and Analysis of Popular Music

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Desktop Music Production 2

  • Studio Production and Spatial Recording Techniques

Option modules:

Choose at least one option from:

  • Inside the Music Business

  • Critical Approaches to Recorded and Electronic Music

Plus, choose at least one from a list which may include:

  • Performance Skills 2

  • Performance Skills 2 (Major)

  • Songwriting 2

  • Sonic Arts and Electronica 2

Plus two from a list which may include:

  • Live Sound (Year 2)

  • Making Interactive Tools for Music and Audio (Year 2)

  • Production Analysis and Critical Listening for the Sound Engineer

  • Programming C and Microcontrollers

  • Music for the Moving Image B

3 Year 3 - optional placement year

Choose one from:

  • Industrial Placement

  • Placement Year

4 Year 4

Core modules:

  • Final Year Project

  • Composition Practice

Option modules:

Choose at least one from a list which may include:

  • Explorations in World Musics (Final Year)

  • Applied Music Research: Investigating Culture and Creativity

  • Music, Gender and Identity

And choose up to two from a list which may include-

  • Performance Skills 3

  • Performance Skills 3 (Major)

  • Advanced Interactive Tool Design for Music and Audio

  • Live Sound (Final Year)

  • Sound for Image B

  • Designing Audio Plugins - Effects and Synthesisers

  • Experimental Music (Final Year)

  • Work and Professional Practice in Music

  • Making Interactive Tools for Music and Audio (Final Year)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years Inc. placement year

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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