Creative Music Production (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

At the core of the Creative Music Production (Hons) course at University of Huddersfield is access to our exceptional production facilities. You’ll work in industry-standard recording studios, mixing and mastering suites, electronic music labs, live rooms and specialist rehearsal spaces. Crucially, you’ll enjoy generous open access outside of teaching, giving you the freedom to experiment, collaborate and produce work on your own terms. Expert technical teams are available to support you with equipment, software, studio workflows and experimental practice.

The course encourages you to explore the full landscape of production — from traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital practice. You’ll gain experience in recording, editing, mixing, sound manipulation, synthesis, sampling, creative processing and acoustic/electroacoustic composition. This technical grounding is combined with a strong emphasis on creative exploration, helping you develop your own sonic language, aesthetic interests and artistic approach.

Your Career

Previous graduates have gone on to work in a range of careers including studio managers, post-production, freelance engineers, programmers, sound design and professional audio sales. A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include Abbey Road Studios, Calrec Audio, ITV, BBC, Kiss FM, British Grove Studios and Metrophonic.** There is support available after you graduate from our 3M Buckley Innovation Centre where you can get advice on starting your own business. The university also supports students to progress to postgraduate and research study.