Songwriting, Performance and Music Production BMus(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
If you’re passionate about making music and want to develop your skills in songwriting, performing, and producing, this course is for you. Over three years, you’ll get hands-on experience in everything from live gigs and studio recording to writing songs and artist development. You’ll learn from expert staff with real industry experience and work alongside other creative students—musicians, engineers, performers, and more.
You’ll have access to amazing facilities: top-notch studios, rehearsal spaces, and all the instruments and software you need. Plus, you can use these spaces whenever you want, so your creativity isn’t limited to class time. Huddersfield is a vibrant place for music, with opportunities to see and perform at festivals, gigs, and events.
You can join bands, choirs, or start your own group. By the end of your degree, you’ll be ready for the music industry with practical skills, confidence, and a strong creative vision. Music at Huddersfield is ranked 8th in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2026), and Performing Arts is 37th in the world (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025), so you’ll be joining a top community of musicians and creatives.
Key highlights
- Hands-on experience in live gigs, studio recording and artist development
- Taught by staff with real industry experience
- Access to studios, rehearsal spaces, instruments and software outside class time
- Collaborate with musicians, engineers and performers across creative courses
- Optional placement year available as a four-year route
- Music ranked 8th in the UK by Daily Mail University Guide 2026
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC-BCC — BBC-BCC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — BBC-BCC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: 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
- Singer-songwriter
- Session musician
- Music producer
- Recording engineer
- Live performer
- Artist development manager
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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