Popular Music BMus (Hon)

Perfect for songwriters, singers, rappers, and producers wanting to make original music and develop a career in the fast-moving and competitive music industry, this course will help you build skills in: <br/>• songwriting <br/>• performing as a soloist or as part of a group <br/>• music production <br/>• music business. <br/><br/>Whether you’re interested in electronica, pop or metal or something in between (or something completely new), you’ll learn everything you need to know to make fantastic music. <br/><br/>You’ll write songs, perform live, record, produce and remix your music while also studying the history and culture of popular styles. <br/><br/>In the final year, you’ll put together a portfolio of your music making, ready to make your mark on the music industry. <br/><br/>**Why Study Popular Music BMus(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>We ranked 27th in the world for Performing Arts (QS World University Subject Rankings 2023). Plus, 90% of graduates from this course are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating (Unistats 20/21 data, UK domiciled graduates). <br/><br/>You’ll be learning from the best, too, as your teachers are professional songwriters, producers, and performers. <br/><br/>Plus, in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities, with access to rehearsal spaces, recording studios, concert venues and a selection of equipment and instruments, you can choose your own focus, develop your unique sound, and put industry-standard techniques to the test. You’ll also be able to attend masterclasses and workshops given by distinguished visiting performers. <br/><br/>You can participate in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest in your third year, utilising our broad industry links and boosting your employability. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>Huddersfield is a corporate member of the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM). <br/><br/>At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>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.

Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield.<br/><br/>Students benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities and resources, all on their two amazing, close-knit and centrally located campuses. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field, with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops, mock hospital facilities and more.<br/><br/>100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Deloitte, the BBC, Microsoft and Virgin to name but a few. Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>Located in the foothills of the Pennines and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a student-friendly town with plenty to do and has a low cost of living compared to many nearby university locations, such as Leeds and Manchester, meaning you'll have more to do more!<br/><br/>Apply now to an award-winning university with low-cost living. You could end up where you're meant to be.