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? * You’ll study in state-of-the-art professional standard facilities, with access to a range of recording and studio spaces. * You’ll 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 (https://hcmf.co.uk/) and get up-close and experience electronic music in action at the Electric Spring Festival (http://www.electricspring.co.uk/). * 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. * The course is accredited by JAMES (https://www.jamesonline.org.uk/). Professional links and accreditation: This BA(Hons) course is accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES - https://www.jamesonline.org.uk/). This means this course has been acknowledged by industry professionals to meet the industry needs. This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Year 1 Core modules: Sonic Arts and Electronica 1 Composition 1 Desktop Music Production 1 Introduction to Music Research Option modules: Choose two from a list which may include: Introduction to Analysis Performance Skills 1 Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials Year 2 Option modules: Choose at least one from a list which may include: Critical Approaches to Recorded and Electronic Music Experimental Music (Year 2) Plus at least one from a list which may include: Sonic Arts and Electronica 2 Composition 2 Plus up to four additional options from a list which may include: Desktop Music Production 2 Making Interactive Tools for Music and Audio (Year 2) Studio Production and Spatial Recording Techniques Orchestration (Year 2) Techniques of Music Analysis (Year 2) Music for the Moving Image B Performance Skills 2 Performance Skills 2 (Major) Year 3 Choose one from: Industrial Placement Placement Year Final year Core modules: Final Year Project Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Composition Practice Advanced Composition Plus choose at least one from a list which may include: Applied Music Research: Investigating Culture and Creativity Music in the 21st Century Techniques of Music Analysis (Final Year) Plus choose up to two additional options from a list which may include: Performance Skills 3 Performance Skills 3 (Major) Advanced Interactive Tool Design for Music and Audio (Final Year) Orchestration (Final Year) Sound for Image B Work and Professional Practice in Music Composing Music for Film and Videogames B

Study and assessments will be based on your choice of modules; which can include performances, composition presentations, examinations, learning journals, portfolios, recitals, essays and technical documents. The final year large project is based on your choice of specialism. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

The Joint Audio Media Education Services

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: A495

Institution code: H60

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Practical and theory music grades 6-8 will be accepted in the total points. Entry is also possible for applicants who don't hold standard UK qualifications. International and mature applicants who don't hold standard UK qualifications can provide a portfolio to demonstrate skills relevant to the course. You can do this by sending us links to any production and/or recording work you have created or collaborated in. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply/entryrequirements/

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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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.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
EU	15000.0	Year 1
International	15000.0	Year 1

This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available. If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/ Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

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