Electronic Music Production BA (Hons)
BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute
Key Course Facts
Course Description
About the course
If you’re looking for a career in Electronic Music Production as an artist, remixer, writer, programmer or game audio designer, the BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production course can help you get there.
You’ll learn cutting-edge techniques from lecturers who are already successful producers in the industry. You’ll also be taught using our state-of-the-art industry-standard equipment and facilities.
The course will cover practical audio creation, recording, and software skills using a variety of Digital Audio Workstations. It will also cover refined industry knowledge, sound artistry, synthesis, sampling, and effective approaches to creating and answering professional briefs.
All students will learn essential critical skills and knowledge. After building appropriate foundation knowledge, skills and experience in Year 1, you may choose three optional modules in Year 2 and a further four in Year 3 to refine your career direction.
These options prepare you for a successful career in the electronic music, media composition, sound design, and game audio industries, each of which provides numerous opportunities for when you graduate. The route you choose to take is up to you.
You’ll also have the opportunity to network and collaborate with students on other BIMM degree courses. You’ll work directly with them to help diversify your skills and enhance your portfolio. This collaboration will widen your list of valuable industry contacts and prove incredibly useful as your career develops and flourishes.
So, what are you waiting for? Start your career in Electronic Music Production today.
The BIMM Graduate We make sure that when you graduate, your attributes and skills mirror the employment and creative needs of the music industry – both today and in the future.
We aim to equip BIMM graduates with the following qualities, so they have a long lasting career.
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Employable and Entrepreneurial
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Creative, Collaborative and Connected
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Resilient and adaptable
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Globally Aware
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Professional
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Intellectually Curious
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Self-aware
This course is approved and awarded by BIMM Institute
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 723 graduates of Electronic Music Production BA (Hons) at BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Music
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19045 | £17710 | £21517 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15951 - £23247 | £12504 - £22119 | £15656 - £27019 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Electronic Music Production, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade E or above (32 UCAS points), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language. Mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum entry criteria can be considered for RPP - Recognition of Prior Practice. This is an essay based submission focused on prior professional practice or experiential learning.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each band (Reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 19 Reading - 19 Speaking - 21 Writing - 21 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | a minimum score of 50 overall, and at least 42 to be achieved in all four skills |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Electronic Music Production BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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| EU | £15950 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £15950 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as:
Visa application costs
Living costs rent/bills/travel
Equipment required for your course
computer and software/instrument/books
BIMM offer two bursaries on an annual basis:
Low-income Scheme
Care Leaver bursary
Further information can be found on our website: https://www.bimm.ac.uk
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute
The British and Irish Modern Music Institute is a group consisting of eight member colleges, with its locations spread mainly across the United Kingdom, and two locations in Germany. With each campus situated in a major city full of cultural activity, students can expect to have the opportunity to bring their musical abilities to real performance situations outside of the college building. In terms of staffing, BIMM only hires and works with experienced professionals in their respective industries, ensuring applicants that they’re in the best hands for moving forward in their music career.
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