Music Technology and Composition BMus(Hons)
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We’ll give you the chance to develop your skills in acoustic and computerbased composition, as well as production and orchestration. We take a broad view, studying everything from using the studio as a creative tool and computer to manipulate sound to writing for specific instruments. You’ll get the grounding you need to go onto a career in composition, sound, sonic arts or many other exciting creative routes. You’ll be able to use our professionally equipped studios, and take your pick from lots of recording and composition studio space. Every year we also get involved with the world-famous Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and label-defying Electric Spring Festival, so you can experience cutting-edge contemporary music in action. Graduates on similar courses have gone on to work in a range of careers including studio management, post-production, freelance engineering, programming, sound design, and professional audio sales.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
Example modules • Sonic Arts and Electronica • Desktop Music Production
• Music in the 21st Century • Making Interactive Tools for Music and Audio
Your future A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include Warner Music Group, Zeligsound, Nitin Sawhney’s The Dairy Studios, Abbey Road Studios and Astar Studios Music Limited.* We strongly encourage our students to be enterprising and many graduates work as freelance recording artists and composers while some go on to set up their music related companies. Support for starting your own business is available from our 3M Buckley Innovation Centre. *LinkedIn
“This course is aimed at students with a background in both more traditional forms of notated instrumental composition and also electronic music making, although it allows for specialism in one area as the course continues. It’s really exciting to be able to discuss and share with students the wide range of approaches to music making that we are excited about in the 21st century.” Alexander Harker, Lecturer in Music Technology 8
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Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications alongside evidence of prior Music or Music Technology experience (which could be offered either through formal qualifications or a portfolio of creative work). Music performance and theory grades from 6-8 can be counted in the 120 points.
Accreditation This course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support), an approval by industry professionals that confirms it meets industry standards.
