Overview

This Commercial Modern Music (Hons) programme at BIMM University aims to develop your performance skills at the same time as progressing your career goals, using a deadline-driven project management approach.At BIMM Dublin, we understand that live performance is the key to you becoming a great musician, so you’ll spend a lot of time on stage to help you develop and find your niche as a performer.You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving tuition in techniques, music theory and styles across a wide range of genres from pop, punk, folk and funk. The degree is both academically and musically challenging, providing the perfect balance between practical and technical skills and theory and analysis.

Progression

Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry in roles such as solo performer, band member, session musician, backing vocalist or songwriter.

Or, they can continue their studies with a BIMM Music Institute Postgraduate Course such as MA Popular Music Practice and MA Learning and Teaching in the Creative Industries.

Programme Structure

Modules

Styles

Techniques

Music Business and Study Skills

Artist Development and Entrepreurship

Live Performance Workshop

Music Theory and Keyboard Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 53 other Bachelors in Music in Ireland

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

6 Leaving Certificate subjects +25s + audition

All applicants must attend an audition at which they can earn up to 600 additional points to add to their Leaving Cert points.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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