Overview

During the Popular Music Performance and Songwriting (Hons) at BIMM University, 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.

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.

Career

Graduates can progress directly to employment in the

recording industry
the live music industry
the film and TV industry
the audio post-production industry and education industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Ensemble
Extended Instrument Skills
Songwriting Portfolio
Scoring For Drama
Theory And Analysis
Exploring Practice Through Collaboration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Brighton, United Kingdom
Manchester, United Kingdom
Bristol, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Composition Music Performance View 3 other Bachelors in Music Performance in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a BIMM admissions assessment.
Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade E or above (32 UCAS points), OR
BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15950 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Berlin:

EU: €10,950

Non-EU: €15,950

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Germany
United Kingdom

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