BA (Hons)

Music (Birmingham Campus)

Learn more about studying Music (Birmingham Campus) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,950GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What BIMM University says about their program:

This course is for bold, creative musicians who want more than just to dream about a music career—they’re ready to live it. You’ll gain hands-on experience in performance, production, composition and music business. Learn from industry experts, collaborate across disciplines, and develop the real-world skills, networks and resilience essential for a sustainable career in today’s music industry.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • At BIMM Institute, most of our undergraduate performance degree courses require a minimum of 32 UCAS points or two A-Levels or equivalent
  • Non-performance degree courses require a minimum of 64 UCAS points or two A-Levels at grade C or equivalent
  • We accept other qualifications such as BTEC, International Baccalaureate Diplomas and Certificates and European Baccalaureate which are equivalent to UCAS tariff points.

Postgraduate academic requirements

For Postgraduate courses, we usually require a bachelor degree with a 2:2 or equivalent grade.

English proficiency

Undergraduate programs:

  • IELTS

    Min. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each element

  • TOEFL (iBT)

    Min. 72 overall with 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking

  • PTE Academic

    Min. 50 overall with no less than 42 in each element

  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

    170 overall with 165 in each component

  • Trinity ISE 2

    Pass with Merit

Postgraduate programs:

  • IELTS

    Min 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element

  • TOEFL (iBT)

    Min. 83 overall with 19 in Reading, 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening and 20 in Speaking

  • PTE Academic

    Min. 58 overall with no less than 50 in each element

  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

    170 overall with 165 in each component

  • Trinity ISE 2

    Pass with Distinction

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • International baccalaureate (IB Diploma)

Documents required

  • Online application form
  • A copy of your academic transcripts and certificates, showing that minimum entry requirements
  • Translations, if required
  • Interview or audition
  • Copy of your passport
  • English Language proficiency proof
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Scholarships at BIMM University

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Check back soon, or visit the university's website for the latest information on available scholarships, eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • One-year diploma courses tuition

    £15,950 per year

  • Undergraduate programs tuition

    £15,950 per year

  • Postgraduate programs tuition

    £15,950 per year

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What is the cost of living near BIMM University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect London-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£2,289
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,723
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£290
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£14
Monthly public transport pass£200
Monthly grocery basket£119
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£14
Gym membership£54

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for BIMM University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements