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BA (Hons) Songwriting & Music Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Joint course develops songwriting technique across genres alongside practical music production skills

Students study studio engineering, software skills, songwriting technique, writing to briefs, and broader music industry practice

Learning combines practical classes, workshops, seminars, and regular tutorials

Professional Development

Optional pathways include topliner/lyricist, composer for film, creative performer/artist, game audio designer, music producer/beatmaker, and music educator

Graduates may progress into recording, live music, film/TV, audio post-production, and education work

Program info updated Aug 22, 10:28 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Joint course develops songwriting technique across genres alongside practical music production skills

Students study studio engineering, software skills, songwriting technique, writing to briefs, and broader music industry practice

Learning combines practical classes, workshops, seminars, and regular tutorials

Professional Development

Optional pathways include topliner/lyricist, composer for film, creative performer/artist, game audio designer, music producer/beatmaker, and music educator

Graduates may progress into recording, live music, film/TV, audio post-production, and education work

Program Highlights

Training

Joint course develops songwriting technique across genres alongside practical music production skills

Students study studio engineering, software skills, songwriting technique, writing to briefs, and broader music industry practice

Learning combines practical classes, workshops, seminars, and regular tutorials

Professional Development

Optional pathways include topliner/lyricist, composer for film, creative performer/artist, game audio designer, music producer/beatmaker, and music educator

Graduates may progress into recording, live music, film/TV, audio post-production, and education work

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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UCAS School Website School Website

Opens

UCAS application builder opensMay 12, 2026

UCAS applications open for submissionSep 1, 2026

UCAS Extra opensFeb 25, 2027

UCAS Clearing opensJul 2, 2027

Deadline

UCAS Equal ConsiderationJan 13, 2027

UCAS Main Scheme ClosesJun 30, 2027

UCAS Extra ClosesJul 1, 2027

Final UCAS application deadlineSep 23, 2027

UCAS Clearing choice deadlineOct 18, 2027

Dates And Deadlines For Uni Applications · ucas.com

Program AppApplication

Order

The audition may be submitted before the university application.

Bimm Audition Interview Guidelines Combined · bimm.ac.uk

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Original Song

Prepare one original song to perform

You may accompany yourself with a live instrument or backing track

If using a backing track, you should have been involved in the production process

Bring the backing track on a suitable device if needed

Additional Materials

Video

Prepare one demo around 3 minutes

Demo recording must be programmed and mixed by you; any recorded elements must be managed by you

Bring the demo on USB/mobile device or email a SoundCloud, YouTube, Spotify, or similar link ahead of the audition

Bimm Audition Interview Guidelines Combined · bimm.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through UCAS using course code 3C49 and BIMM institution code B39

Applicants may complete the BIMM audition, interview, or portfolio review before submitting UCAS; BIMM also sends assessment instructions after receiving the application

International applicants may apply directly through BIMM or through UCAS

Available at London, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, and Berlin

No separate Acceptd or SlideRoom portal was found

Transfer Pathway

Applicants with prior higher-education study may be eligible for direct Level 5 entry through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Ba Hons Joint Songwriting Music Production · bimm.ac.uk

What's The Process

Assessment Format

Assessment is 1-1 with a BIMM assessor and lasts around 40 minutes

Applicants may attend in person at a BIMM campus or online on Zoom

Zoom applicants receive the joining link on the day of the audition

Applicants can ask questions about the course during the session

Discussion

Be ready to discuss production techniques in an inspiring non-original track

Be ready to discuss your music, lyrics, and composition process

Remote Demo Option

BIMM offers a remote demo submission route for undergraduate performance, songwriting, and music production courses

Remote submissions are marked by a BIMM assessor with feedback or an outcome by email

Demo Specifications

Studio collaborations are permitted

Demo recording may be entirely computer based

Training

Joint course develops songwriting technique across genres alongside practical music production skills

Students study studio engineering, software skills, songwriting technique, writing to briefs, and broader music industry practice

Learning combines practical classes, workshops, seminars, and regular tutorials

Professional Development

Optional pathways include topliner/lyricist, composer for film, creative performer/artist, game audio designer, music producer/beatmaker, and music educator

Graduates may progress into recording, live music, film/TV, audio post-production, and education work

Updated Aug 22, 10:28 PM