Creative Music Production BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Ready to enhance your artistic potential with advanced production and recording techniques? If you want to hone your creative skills, by composing, performing, and innovating in our studios, the Creative Music Production BA(Hons) degree is for you. On the course, you’ll learn to write original new music using the computer, recording studio, and other analogue and digital music technology.
You’ll study DAW or hardware-based sequencing, sampling, synthesis, and sound design. Whether you’re interested in house, techno, drum and base, hitpop electronica or something completely new, you'll develop advanced techniques ready for work in the music industry. You can also secure both short and year-long industry placements to enhance your prospects.
Our Creative Music Production BA(Hons) is taught from approved professional-standard facilities. There are 21 different studios, so you’ll have plenty of recording and composition studio space to use; our facilities are home to a range of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), plug-ins, synths, mics, and outboard equipment, all of which is regularly upgraded, to ensure it’s up to date with industry standards. The course will provide you with industry-standard skills and highly developed creative abilities, preparing you for a range of jobs.
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Key highlights
- Write original music using computers, studios and analogue technology
- Study sequencing, sampling, synthesis and sound design
- Short and year-long industry placements available
- 21 recording and composition studios with regularly upgraded equipment
- Professional-standard facilities with DAWs, synths, mics and outboard gear
- Develop advanced techniques for electronic genres like house and techno
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
- Additional condition: portfolio — International and mature applicants who don't hold standard UK qualifications can provide a portfolio to demonstrate skills relevant to the course.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Music producer
- Recording engineer
- Sound designer
- Composer
- Electronic music artist
- Mix engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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