BMus Music Technology and Composition
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.
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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.
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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 24%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 45%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BMus Music Technology and Composition at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £31,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BMus Music Technology and Composition at University of Huddersfield do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BMus Music Technology and Composition at University of Huddersfield?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BMus Music Technology and Composition at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BMus Music Technology and Composition at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BMus Music Technology and Composition at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.