BMus Music Technology and Composition
Entry requirements
BBB-BCC at A Level. 120-104 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). Merit at T Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Practical and theory music grades 6-8 will be accepted in the total points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
About this course
BMus (Hons) in Music, covering composition, electronic music, and music production. Core topics include research methods, critical and analytical thinking, ethics and professional practice, and entrepreneurship. An optional sandwich year placement of up to 48 weeks provides graduate-level industry experience. Students can take part in the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and the Electric Spring Festival.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Portfolio Sandwich Year
- Enterprise Placement
- Final Year Project
- Composition Project
- Music Industry and Professional Skills
- Composing Music for Film and Videogames
- Advanced Music Production and Mastering
- Music, Culture and Society
- Composition 1
- Desktop Music Production 1
- Understanding Music
- Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials
- Songwriting 1
- Inside the Music Business
- Desktop Music Production 2
- Composition 2
- Sonic Arts and Electronica
- Music for the Moving Image B
- Songwriting 2