Course summary
Course Overview This one-year course offers an exciting opportunity for producers to delve into their craft through engaging lectures, workshops, and the creation of a comprehensive creative portfolio. Your portfolio will draw a real focus from the 'Adventures in Professional Practice' module that immerses you in real-world working practices and emphasises industry-like collaboration. Music Production Pathway The CERT-HE Music Production pathway aims to train students to be adaptive, versatile, and innovative, reflecting the dynamic and evolving technological landscape of the music industry. Within the framework of our curriculum, there is an exploration into the multifaceted realms of audio production. Students delve into the intricacies of audio capture, ensuring understanding of the best practices to attain professional approaches to modern recording and production of music. Key topics include synthesis, sampling, composition, creative programming, recording, and mixing. While the course primarily caters to international students, we also welcome mature students who possess experiential ability, even without formal qualifications. The course presents the perfect avenue for creative practitioners to benefit from the BIMM University experience and networking opportunities while studying in the creative capital of London.
Modules
Music Production Pathway modules:
- Creative Music Programming
- Sample Based Production
- Audio Capture Methods and Equipment
- Adventures in Professional practice
- Composition Toolkit for Producers
- Applied Synthesis
- Multitrack Mixing
Assessment method
Assessment methods can be viewed on the BIMM Music Institute website
How to apply
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W322
- Institution code:
- B39
- Campus name:
- BIMM Music Institute London
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
BIMM University welcomes applicants from International countries that will require a student visa to study in the UK. Applicants must meet requirements set by UKVI. Upon acceptance of an offer you may be required to attend a consultation with a member of the International Admissions team.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Additional entry requirements
Audition
For Popular Music Performance and Songwriting pathways, applicants must attend an audition. Details of what to be prepare will be sent once an application is received.
Portfolio
For Music Production, applicants must submit a portfolio. Details of what to be prepare will be sent once an application is received.
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 | Level B2 | A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band |
TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
PTE Academic | 59 | A minimum score of 59 overall. At least 59 must be achieved in all four skills |
We also accept the following qualifications: - ESOL Skills for Life Level B2 (Higher B2 on CEFR Scale) - IGCSE English Language (First Language) at C/4 or above - IGCSE English Language (Second Language) at B/3 or above - International Baccalaureate Standard English A at grade 4, OR Higher Level English B at grade 4. If you have studied a different English Language qualification, please send details to the admissions team and we will confirm if it can be accepted. Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website. Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £15950* | Year 1 |
England | £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 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships. For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website
Provider information
BIMM University
38-42 Brunswick Street West
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1EL