Course summary
This course aims to enable producers and musicians to fully integrate their use of studio technology into their musical practice. We strive to develop both your technical and creative potential, underpinning this with scholarly insights into production and the studio as a creative, artistic tool. This Master's level course is designed for both music and music technology graduates, but also for learners from industry or practitioner backgrounds who are looking to develop their musical and technical skills and knowledge, allowing everyone to explore new ways of engaging with Creative Music Production. Our aim is to combine the essential qualities of musician and producer to deliver postgraduates who are adaptable, creative and not afraid to push the boundaries of studio practice in the pursuit of innovative artistic goals. Performing Arts at the University of Huddersfield has an international reputation, and hosts one of the largest postgraduate music communities in the UK. You will benefit from our regular research seminars and workshops, and will be a member of the Centre for Research in Music and its Technologies (CRMT) (https://research.hud.ac.uk/institutes-centres/centres/crmt) which provides a focus for popular music research in the department.
Modules
Modules Researching Music Advanced Desktop Music Production Spatial Audio Production and Analysis Creativity in the Studio Group Project Creative Production Project
Assessment method
Assessment methods reflect the practical nature of the course and reinforce the ability to apply knowledge and skills directly linked to project work and creative outcomes. Your module specification, course handbook and virtual learning environment will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your studies. Assessment will include coursework, presentations, vlogs and peer review. All your work is moderated, subject to second marking and external examining.
Entry requirements
You are required to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree from a recognised University or equivalent institution.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £740* | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £740* | Module |
| Scotland | £740* | Module |
| Wales | £740* | Module |
| Channel Islands | £740* | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £740* | Module |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
In 2025/26 the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £740 (Band 2) per 15 credit module and £1,480 (Band 2) per 30 credit module. Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/’)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH