Learn more about studying Popular Music Performance & Songwriting (London Campus) as an international student.
What BIMM University says about their program:
Perform and compose music with our BMus Popular Music Performance and Songwriting degree. Throughout the course, you’ll learn the necessary skills to have a sustainable and successful career in the music industry of today – and tomorrow. You’ll gain invaluable stage experience as well as build expertise around performing music, creating parts and interpreting songs. You’ll focus on core topics of performance, technique, musicianship, theory and technology. These topics will ensure that you have all the necessary tools to be articulate and expressive in your chosen musical and compositional output. BIMM Berlin - End of Term Gig, 16.06.2016 Once you have this foundational knowledge under your belt, you can tailor your course according to your own goals and aspirations via our range of optional modules. Our optional modules allow you to specialise in certain areas that interest you the most. These include creative performance, complementary instrument skills, global music styles, technology, writing for media, recording, teaching, and research. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a broad portfolio of skills to succeed in whichever career you choose. Day to day learning will take place in large live rooms, smaller studio settings and in lecture-based classrooms. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate with other aspiring industry professionals. These collaborations are possible because of our flourishing BIMM community that brings together talented students from all areas of the music industry. Our lecturers – all of whom are still active in the music industry – will guide you through your studies. No matter which route you choose, you’ll always be supported to reach your goals, both personally and professionally. So, what are you waiting for? Combine your passion for music performance and songwriting today for a fulfilling music industry career in the future.
For Postgraduate courses, we usually require a bachelor degree with a 2:2 or equivalent grade.
Undergraduate programs:
Min. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each element
Min. 72 overall with 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking
Min. 50 overall with no less than 42 in each element
170 overall with 165 in each component
Pass with Merit
Postgraduate programs:
Min 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element
Min. 83 overall with 19 in Reading, 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening and 20 in Speaking
Min. 58 overall with no less than 50 in each element
170 overall with 165 in each component
Pass with Distinction
£15,950 per year
£15,950 per year
£15,950 per year
| 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).
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.