About the course
Reasons to study
- This course is accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES), which means it has been acknowledged by industry professionals to meet the industry needs.
- Excellent employment prospects: 96% of our graduates are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating.
- You'll be able to explore the latest new music in the annual Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and get up-close and experience electronic music in action at the Electric Spring Festival.
Music Technology and Composition will develop your skills in both acoustic and computer-based music creation, as well as in production and orchestration. We take a broad view of composing with technology; everything from how to use the studio and computers as tools to manipulate sound, to writing for specific instruments. The course will give you opportunities to develop a career in composition, sound, sonic arts, or many other exciting creative routes.
Why study Music Technology and Composition at Huddersfield?
- Youll study in state-of-the-art professional standard facilities, with access to a range of recording and studio spaces.
- We were ranked best in Yorkshire with 94% for student satisfaction for the subject Music in the National Student Survey 2022
- Youll have the opportunity to work with commercially successful tutors, internationally recognised researchers, and visiting artists who will help you build on your creative talents.
- You'll be able to explore the latest new music in the annual Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and get up-close and experience electronic music in action at the Electric Spring Festival.
- Youll be joining a large community of music and music technology students, including aspiring classical, jazz and pop musicians, recording engineers, programmers, audio electronic experts and interface designers.
- The course is accredited by JAMES.