Music Technology and Composition BMus(Hons)
Do you enjoy creating your own music? We’ll give you the chance to develop your skills in acoustic and computer-based composition, as well as in production and orchestration. We take a broad view of composing with technology, encompassing everything from how to use the studio as a creative tool and working with computers to manipulate sound, to writing for specific instruments.
The course is designed to give you a thorough grounding from which you could develop a career in composition, sound, sonic arts, or many other exciting creative routes.
QS World University Subject Rankings 2020 ranked the University of Huddersfield equal 27th in the world for 'Performing Arts'.
You will have the opportunity to work with commercially successful tutors and internationally recognised researchers who can help you build on your production talents.
You will study in state-of-the-art professional standard facilities. You’ll have plenty of recording and composition studio space to use if you need it. And we make sure to keep upgrading the equipment, so we’re always up-to-date with the industries you want to go into.
The course is accredited by JAMES.
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.
The course offers an optional placement year to help give you the edge in your chosen career.
If you're successful in applying to Music Technology and Composition, you’ll 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 - there’s always lots of creativity and experimentation going on.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
BBB at A Level .
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).
DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Practical and theory music grades will be accepted in the total points.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.
120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
For international students:
We understand international and mature students may not have traditional Music or Music Technology qualifications, and are happy to accept a portfolio from you to demonstrate skills relevant to the course. For applicants to our Music Technology and Composition degree, we would like to see two examples of your composition or creative music technology work, together with a brief overview of the processes and/or software used to create them. We will also ask you to demonstrate your understanding of music theory to around grade 5 ABRSM (this could come from a graded exam, harmony exercises, or notated compositions in any style).
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
45000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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