Performing Arts (Distance Learning) University of Huddersfield

Overview

The research culture of this Performing Arts (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield  is supported by specialist research centres, regular seminars, international partnerships, industry connections and professional-standard facilities. From contemporary composition and sonic arts to music production, popular music and performance, you will have opportunities to develop ambitious research within a vibrant and collaborative community. 

What are the benefits of a degree in Performing Arts? 

As a Performing Arts research student at Huddersfield, you can benefit from: 

• An internationally recognised research culture - join an established community with particular strengths in music, music technology and practice-led research.

• Expert research supervision - work with academics and practitioners recognised as leaders in their fields.

• A large postgraduate research community - join around 80 research students across the subject area, alongside approximately 18 academic supervisors and additional research fellows.

• Specialist research centres - connect with established centres supporting research in new music, music technology, production, sound studies and popular music.

• Professional-standard facilities - access recording and production studios, electronic music facilities, rehearsal and practice spaces, performance venues and specialist facilities for screen acting and performance.

• A strong practice-led research environment - develop research through creative practice across areas including composition, performance, music technology, sonic arts and acting.

• International and industry connections - engage with festivals, ensembles, organisations and collaborators working across contemporary music and the wider performing arts.

• A vibrant research culture - participate in regular research seminars, performances, festivals, conferences and opportunities for collaboration with fellow researchers and academic staff.