Music Performance - Drums BA (Hons)
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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ACM Birmingham

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Aimed at ambitious and talented drummers looking to play at the highest level, ACM’s degree course (BA (Hons) Music Industry Practice – Musician Route) will teach you the skills and give you the experience you need to become an all-round, in-demand drummer and build a career in the music industry.At ACM you are encouraged to spend lots of time playing live on stage in front of an audience, as we believe this helps you to really develop as a drummer and performer. You’ll spend time studying ...Read more

Aimed at ambitious and talented drummers looking to play at the highest level, ACM’s degree course (BA (Hons) Music Industry Practice – Musician Route) will teach you the skills and give you the experience you need to become an all-round, in-demand drummer and build a career in the music industry.At ACM you are encouraged to spend lots of time playing live on stage in front of an audience, as we believe this helps you to really develop as a drummer and performer. You’ll spend time studying technical and improvisational skills, music theory, composition and technology. You’ll also gain a practical knowledge of the music industry, and work on developing your own style.You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to network and collaborate with other aspiring musicians, and the friends you make here could turn out to be very useful industry connections. So give your musical career the best possible chance of success by studying in a creative and nurturing environment with cutting-edge facilities and exceptional tutors!

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SR
Student Reviewer
02 Apr 21

The pandemic has definitely hindered the experience, and having online classes for such a physical subject has been a disappointment. However; the uni are still providing access..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
25 Mar 15

I loved my time at ACM - having studied there for 4 years between the age of 16 and 20, I really feel it prepared me for working out in the music industry. The tutors are..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

18 Grades / Points required

Minimum age 17All candidates should hold at least 18 tariff points* with a minimum of 12 points from one 6-unit award.We normally require Grade C/4 GCSE (or an equivalent qualification) in English. Candidates should be capable of using the English language fluently, and able to structure arguments and present evidence to a standard appropriate to study at Level ‘0’. Where the application materials appear insufficient to form a clear judgement on the candidate’s fluency, additional documentary evidence (e.g. recent essays) will be called for. Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to have achieved IELTS level 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent qualification.We welcome applications from those who might have completed alternative qualifications, and/or have prior experience. All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.* New UCAS 2017 tariff system.Details regarding the English Language requirements for Middlesex University programmes can be viewed here.Fees & financing information can be found here.

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SR
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02 Apr 21
The pandemic has definitely hindered the experience, and having online classes for such a physical subject has been a disappointment. However; the uni are still providing access...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
25 Mar 15
I loved my time at ACM - having studied there for 4 years between the age of 16 and 20, I really feel it prepared me for working out in the music industry. The tutors are...
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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
3 Lionel St Birmingham B3 1AG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Snow Hill  0.1 miles away
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