Popular Music Performance & Music Production
BA (Hons)
BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19497 | £18360 | £22141 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15979 - £24075 | £13492 - £22848 | £16777 - £27979 |
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Course Description
About the course
Our BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Music Production degree is ideal for performing and recording music while simultaneously building a broad range of supportive skills. Once you graduate, you’ll have the tools needed for a successful and sustainable music industry career. You’ll leave here as a highly-skilled, versatile performer with an extensive portfolio of skills.
You’ll learn core topics of performance, technique, musicianship, recording skills, theory and technology – and how to apply them creatively. You’ll also be able to further tailor your course to your artistic and career aims via our optional modules.
Our optional modules mean you can specialise in a variety of areas. These include creative performance, technology (DAW and on stage), session skills, improvised music, global music styles, composing, arranging and learning complementary instrument skills. By the end of the course, you’ll have a portfolio that showcases your performances in the style, genre, or context of your choosing.
Whichever route you choose, you’ll graduate with a wide range of skills to champion any professional opportunities that come your way.
Your day to day learning will take place in large live rooms, recording studios, smaller studio settings, lecture-based classrooms and Mac suites. Our highly experienced lecturers will also guide you through your studies. And, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate with talented students from different disciplines to bring your artistic, academic and industry goals to life.
So, what are you waiting for? Combine your passion for music performance and music production today for a fulfilling music industry career in the future.
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
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Popular Music Performance & 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
This particular course
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. At least 42 must be achieved in all four skills |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Popular Music Performance & Music Production, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Popular Music Performance & Music Production BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
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.
Student composition of BIMM - British and Irish Modern Music Institute
- undergraduates:
- 6490
- postgraduates:
- 230
- Total:
- 6720
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