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Why choose a Music degree
Our Music department encourages a range of transferable skills for employment within the diverse music industry. We have a reputation for stimulating progressive musical talent and every year the world-famous Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival brings cutting-edge international musical talent to the University and the Electric Spring Festival showcases the latest trends in electronic music, combined with promoting live exposure and exchange with national and global musical industries.
You’ll be taught by leading researchers and musicians covering everything from classical to pop to experimental and beyond. Whether you’re interested in creative, historical, analytical or technical approaches – in performance, composition or musicology – we have a course for you. So if you want to make your own music, perform as a soloist or ensemble musician, or gain a thorough understanding of musical culture, you can do it all here in Huddersfield.
What can you do with a degree in Music?
A Music degree from the University of Huddersfield will offer you a broad range of career possibilities. You can become a performer, composer or conductor, working in orchestras, bands or as a solo artist. You may also pursue careers in music education, therapy and administration. The analytical and creative skills you develop will be valuable in roles such as music journalism, production and management. Additionally, you can explore opportunities in music publishing, copyright law and arts management, where your understanding of the music industry and its legal aspects is essential.
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