
Creative Music Production MA
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course aims to enable producers and musicians to fully integrate their use of studio technology into their musical practice. We strive to develop both your technical and creative potential, underpinning this with scholarly insights into production and the studio as a creative, artistic tool. This Master's level course is designed for both music and music technology graduates, but also for learners from industry or practitioner backgrounds who are looking to develop their musical and technical skills and knowledge, allowing everyone to explore new ways of engaging with Creative Music Production.
Our aim is to combine the essential qualities of musician and producer to deliver postgraduates who are adaptable, creative and not afraid to push the boundaries of studio practice in the pursuit of innovative artistic goals. Performing Arts at the University of Huddersfield has an international reputation, and hosts one of the largest postgraduate music communities in the UK. You will benefit from our regular research seminars and workshops, and will be a member of the Centre for Research in Music and its Technologies (CRMT) which provides a focus for popular music research in the department.
Key highlights
- Integrates studio technology fully into your creative musical practice
- Develops technical and creative skills underpinned by scholarly production insights
- Treats the studio as a creative, artistic tool for innovation
- Join one of the UK's largest postgraduate music communities
- Regular research seminars and workshops throughout the course
- Membership of the Centre for Research in Music and its Technologies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Music producer
- Recording engineer
- Mix engineer
- Composer
- Sound designer
- Studio manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,900 | International: £18,700
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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