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Songwriting, Performance and Music Production

Course details
  • BMus (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Songwriting, Performance and Music Production is a creative, future-focused course for musicians who want to develop their craft across songwriting, live performance and contemporary production. You’ll explore the full process of making new music — from generating ideas and shaping your sound to arranging, recording and performing — within a collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and artistic development.

As part of our internationally recognised Performing Arts suite, you’ll learn through hands-on workshops, masterclasses and project-based work, supported by staff with extensive professional experience. You’ll build skills across live performance, studio recording, composition, arranging and production, while collaborating with performers, engineers and creatives across the wider School to mirror real-world music practice.

You’ll have access to outstanding facilities, including writing rooms, rehearsal spaces, synthesiser suites, Dolby Atmos studios and fully equipped recording studios, with open access to support your creative development. Huddersfield’s vibrant music community also offers opportunities to perform, join ensembles and experience world-leading festivals and events, helping you build confidence, versatility and a strong creative voice.

Why Study Songwriting, Performance and Music Production BMus(Hons) at the University of Huddersfield?

• Develop your songwriting, performance and production skills through hands-on creative projects.
• Learn from industry-experienced staff and collaborate across performing arts disciplines.
• Access exceptional facilities and open-access creative spaces to support your musical development.

Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

Year 1 modules include:
• Desktop Music Production 1
• Music, Culture and Society
• Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials
• Songwriting 1
• Performance Skills 1
• Understanding Music

To see the full range of modules and descriptions (including option modules), please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

How to apply

Apply by
14 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.

Application codes

Course code:
A057
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Please contact the Student Recruitment Team at study@hud.ac.uk for more information.

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 - 104 points

UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

A level
BBC - BCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Access to HE Diploma
M: 45 credits

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

T Level
M

Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma.

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.

The University accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses. Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course. Other suitable experience or qualifications may be considered. For further information, please the University’s Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Music and Performing Arts Foundation Pathway Degree - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/music-and-performing-arts-foundation-pathway-degree

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

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.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

This information is for students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.

From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. For detailed information please visit our website - https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/fees/

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/ For more information about our Music scholarships see our website - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/music-scholarships/

Clearing contact details

General Clearing for Applicants

Clearing places available at Huddersfield Uni

Email:study@hud.ac.uk

Phone:0333 987 9000

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing Phone Line Opening Times:
Thursday 13 August - 8.00am to 6.00pm
Friday 14 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday 15 August - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Sunday 16 August - closed

Monday 19 August to Thursday 22 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 23 August: 09.00am to 4.00pm

Course contact details

Main UG and PGT Contact

Email:contacthud@hud.ac.uk

Phone:+44 (0)1484 422288

Student Recruitment Team

Email:study@hud.ac.uk

Phone:+44 (0)1484 472625

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