Music Performance (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

In the Music Performance (Hons) course from  University of Huddersfield you’ll work closely with internationally active musicians, receiving one-to-one tuition, ensemble coaching and specialist mentoring throughout your degree.

As part of a School recognised globally for excellence — ranked 8th in the UK for Music (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading work promoting contemporary music internationally — you’ll become part of an ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking community. Huddersfield is also ranked 37th in the world for Performing Arts (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025), reflecting the breadth of creative opportunity across music, theatre and performance.

Your Career

Studying Music Performance at Huddersfield provides numerous opportunities for you to develop the professional skills and connections that will help you succeed in the field as a graduate. Every aspect of our courses - performance, composition, musicology, education, and arts administration - includes significant opportunities to work alongside leading music professionals in workshops, masterclasses, rehearsals and in a working environment.

A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include Warminster School, Elmhurst Ballet School and Nottingham Music School, Opera North and Cory Brass Band. Many graduates go on to work freelance and establish a portfolio career while many go on to postgraduate study.