BA (Hons)

Music (Birmingham Campus)

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

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    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

No scholarships currently available

We couldn't find any scholarships for international students at this university. Scholarship opportunities can change, so check the university's website for the latest information.

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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?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,286
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,020
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£132
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£34
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£14Range: £7 to £23· London average
Monthly public transport pass£97
Monthly grocery basket£117
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£13
Gym membership£38

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

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.