Popular Music Performance CertHE
BIMM University
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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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BIMM Music Institute London

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1 year

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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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BIMM Music Institute London

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**Course Overview**Enhance your musicianship skills, knowledge, and understanding with BIMM Universitys practical Cert HE course. This one-year course offers an exciting opportunity for musicians 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 ...Read more


Course Overview

Enhance your musicianship skills, knowledge, and understanding with BIMM University's practical Cert HE course. This one-year course offers an exciting opportunity for musicians 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.


Popular Music Performance Pathway

The CERT-HE Performance pathway has been designed to provide a foundational base in contemporary music performance. It encompasses core modules that span the multifaceted domains essential for today's musician. A strong emphasis is placed on musicianship, focusing intently on mastering core instrument skills, and refining applied performance techniques. Venturing beyond just performance, the curriculum delves into the art of music creation, furthering creativity and cultivating a rudimentary understanding of music theory and its applications. Alongside this, students are introduced to the intricacies of digital audio workstations, empowering them with the technical skills required in the contemporary music industry. 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.

What students say
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Katarina
06 Mar 25

The lecturers are very nice and knowledgeable. There’s great student support available through the wellbeing hub as well as assessment support and tutorials. Many interesting..Read more

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Caterina
06 Mar 25

I really love being able to use the facilities and all the equipment and to learn in such a multicultural..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

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Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade C or Grade E or above (64 UCAS points) depending on the chosen pathway, or BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification and three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language, or equivalent.For applicants with relevant sector/industry experienceRecognition of Prior Practice (RPP) is an alternative entry route for mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum qualifications required to gain entry.

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£15,950 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,950 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15950 Per year

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BIMM University
Barclays House, Effie Road Fulham London Hammersmith And Fulham SW6 1EN United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Fulham Broadway  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: West Brompton  0.3 miles away
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