Music Performance BMus (Hon)

Our Music Performance BMus(Hons) degree is designed for performance specialists (including pop and classical singers and all types of instrumentalists) who are keen to benefit from expert individual tuition. <br/><br/>If you have a passion for solo work, band and ensemble performance, this course will suit you. Youll study composition, songwriting, musicology, and technology modules that will enhance and support your development as a performer. <br/><br/>**Why Study Music Performance BMus(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>You’ll study in state-of-the-art facilities, with access to a range of rehearsal spaces, industry-standard recording studios, two dedicated concert halls, and a large selection of equipment and instruments. <br/><br/>Leading academics will teach you, many of whom are professional performers with active international careers as soloists and ensemble members. Up to 20 hours of individual tuition per year on your main study is provided by our team of expert instrumental and vocal tutors, supplemented by masterclasses and workshops by visiting professionals. <br/><br/>The chance to learn from visiting artists – past artists include Matt Stiff, professional Opera singer, former member of G4 and Huddersfield graduate and Nitin Sawhney, producer, songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, and orchestral composer – is also a benefit, and we’re 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/>We were also awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our ‘world-leading work to promote, produce and present contemporary music to an international audience. <br/><br/>Following the course, you might pursue a career in performance, music technology, music studies, music production, music, or film production. Or you may go into songwriting, composition, or even public relations within the music industry. <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 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.