Music composition, technology and production
Your learning will be delivered in our industry-standard, on-campus studios, by teaching staff with years of industry experience and impressive credentials.
Explore areas such as sound design, studio technology, noise in techno, sampling, and re-contextualisation in hip-hop and beyond. You’ll have the freedom to focus on areas that matter the most to you, with plenty of opportunities to create your own work and develop a compelling personal showreel.
You’ll also benefit from our excellent links with organisations such as BAFTA, Splash Damage Videogame Company, Videofeet Media Company, Focusrite, SampleMagic, Dynamic Music, and Extreme Music (Sony). Together, these links, networks, and facilities will set your career up for long-term success.
Why choose Herts
Postgraduate study in music composition, technology and production at the University of Hertfordshire equips you with the advanced skills and insight to take the next step in your academic and professional journey. Deepen your expertise, learn from leading researchers and develop your confidence and capabilities through access to state-of-the-art facilities, global learning experiences and a strong network of professional support.
Herts postgraduate alumni have gone on to pursue a variety of roles such as audio engineers and composers for companies including Apple, Channel 4 and Air Studios.
1st in the UK
Best Creative Media and Entertainment School in the UK (The Rookies, 2025).
Guardian Top 40 University
We’ve ranked 37th for teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate success in the Guardian University Guide 2027.
7th in the UK
for overall postgraduate student satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Survey, 2026).
2nd in the East of England
(after Cambridge) for music (Complete University Guide, 2023).
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