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Program facts

  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,950 GBP

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  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September

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Program overview

What BIMM University says about their program:
"Here at BIMM, we know that today’s music industry highly values – and requires –multi-skilled music professionals. This can be seen in the line between songwriter and producer often blurring. For example, many songwriters act as producers, while many producers write or co-write songs. With the BA (Hons) Songwriting and Music Production degree, you’ll graduate with the essential skills to produce music in a recording studio and develop your songwriting technique for multiple genres.


You’ll focus on practical studio engineering and software skills, songwriting technique, writing in numerous styles and genres, application of acoustic theory, and approaches to answering professional briefs. As well as these subject-specific Songwriting and Music Production Core modules, you’ll also develop the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively within the broader context of the music industry.


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As your ambitions and career goals develop, so can your course. We offer optional modules so that you can focus your studies on your desired career direction. You’ll be able to specialise in modules that facilitate a career in a wide range of industries. These include the recording industry, the live music industry, the film and TV industry, the audio post-production industry and the education industry.


We also offer a varied learning experience to prepare you for the real industry. You’ll have a combination of predominantly practical classes, workshops and seminars, all led by experienced industry practitioners who are still active in the industry today.


And, because we know that everyone is different, you’ll have regular one-to-one tutorials to help tailor your education to your own needs. Our Student Services and Careers Team are also on hand to help you define and reach your personal and professional goals.


So, what are you waiting for? Combine your passion for songwriting and music production today for a fulfilling music industry career in the future."

Admissions 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.

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

Fees and funding

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

Funding

Early Confirmation Scholarship

Amount: £2,000 To be eligible for the early confirmation scholarship, you must:

  • Be an overseas applicant ineligible for home fee status
  • Apply and receive an offer to study at BIMM Institute UK colleges from 2023/24
  • Accept your offer
  • Pay your deposit on or before 15th June
  • The scholarship will automatically be deducted from your fees when you enrol

Visa requirements for BIMM University

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UK student visa requirements