Songwriting and Artist Development (Hons)

Overview

Why choose this course?

• You are fascinated by the potential of technology in the creative process 
• You wish to understand and explore current trends in songwriting 
• You wish to be taught by current practitioners and exponents in the art of writing songs within the commercial sector 
• You wish to be part of a department within a school that includes film making, animation and the creative arts 
• You will have the opportunity to explore your creative interests and ideas through a series of songwriting projects and to have your songs performed in a variety of venues 
• Gain a BSc – because we genuinely explore the art and science of music composition 
• We have a strong, ongoing record of student satisfaction over several years since the launch of the national student survey. 
• The University of Hertfordshire has consistently been towards the top of various league tables reflecting student satisfaction. 
• We have some of the best resources in the UK, including state-of-the art music studios and film and TV facilities.  
• Our music industry advisory panel is second to none in the UK and includes key figures in the music industry such as Tim Clark (Robbie Williams's manager), Mike Smith (MD Columbia Records) and Korda Marshall (who signed Take That, James Blunt etc.) 

What's next for my career?

Our graduates have gone on to successful careers as songwriters, composers and performers and work for organisations such as the BBC and PRS. Composing for television, sound design, creating sound for computer games and sound engineering are all roles our alumni have taken part in. Owing to the balance of technological and creative aspects of our courses, students have been in constant demand for teaching positions.  Many have continued their studies for Master's and PhD degrees.

Graduates of the Songwriting and Artist Development (Hons) degree from University of Hertfordshire have gone on to successful careers as songwriters, composers and performers and work for organisations such as the BBC and PRS. Composing for television, sound design, creating sound for computer games and sound engineering are all roles our alumni have taken part in. Owing to the balance of technological and creative aspects of our courses, students have been in constant demand for teaching positions. Many have continued their studies for Master's and PhD degrees.