The Performing Arts are a vibrant and expressive field, encompassing disciplines where artists use their voices, bodies, or objects to convey artistic expression. This field is dynamic and engaging, with a profound impact on culture and society.

Whether you’re beginning with an undergraduate degree or advancing with postgraduate studies, a career in the Performing Arts is both exciting and rewarding.

A degree in Performing Arts can lead to various career paths. You might become a performer in dance, music, or theatre, or work behind the scenes in roles such as directing, choreography, or stage management. Other opportunities include arts administration, drama therapy, and teaching, allowing you to share your passion with others.

  • Music
  • Music Technology
  • Art and Performance

 

Music

Music is a powerful and universal art form, blending creativity, performance, and technical skill. At the University of Huddersfield, our courses are designed to help you excel in this diverse and inspiring field by developing your talents in composition, performance, production, and musicology.

With access to world-class facilities, including state-of-the-art studios, performance spaces, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll receive expert guidance from renowned academics and industry professionals. Whether you’re starting with an undergraduate degree or advancing with postgraduate study, our courses provide the skills, knowledge, and experience you need to thrive in a wide range of careers in Music.

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Acting and Performance

Acting and Performance are captivating and transformative disciplines, combining creativity, skill, and self-expression to bring stories to life. At the University of Huddersfield, our courses prepare you for a rewarding career in the performing arts by developing your talents in acting, movement, voice, and stagecraft.

You’ll receive expert guidance from experienced practitioners and academics to provide you with the skills, confidence, and industry insight you need to thrive in theatre, TV and film.

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