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BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance

Bass

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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Training

Bassists take bass-specific technique classes, rehearse with vocalists, drummers, guitarists, and keyboardists, and use Apple Macs for theory and composition.

Dedicated bass rooms complement BIMM recording studios and live rooms, while masterclass guests have included Divinity Roxx, Tom Robertson, Sharay Reed, and Tonn Piper.

Performance & Productions

Bass applicants develop technical, performance, and musicianship skills in BIMM's Popular Music Performance degree

Core study includes performance, technique, musicianship, contemporary performance practices, and emerging music technologies

Students perform live with peers and receive guidance from active industry lecturers

Professional Development

Optional pathways include session musician, producer/composer, creative performer/artist, music educator, and songwriter

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

Program info updated Aug 22, 10:28 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Bassists take bass-specific technique classes, rehearse with vocalists, drummers, guitarists, and keyboardists, and use Apple Macs for theory and composition.

Dedicated bass rooms complement BIMM recording studios and live rooms, while masterclass guests have included Divinity Roxx, Tom Robertson, Sharay Reed, and Tonn Piper.

Performance & Productions

Bass applicants develop technical, performance, and musicianship skills in BIMM's Popular Music Performance degree

Core study includes performance, technique, musicianship, contemporary performance practices, and emerging music technologies

Students perform live with peers and receive guidance from active industry lecturers

Professional Development

Optional pathways include session musician, producer/composer, creative performer/artist, music educator, and songwriter

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

Program Highlights

Training

Bassists take bass-specific technique classes, rehearse with vocalists, drummers, guitarists, and keyboardists, and use Apple Macs for theory and composition.

Dedicated bass rooms complement BIMM recording studios and live rooms, while masterclass guests have included Divinity Roxx, Tom Robertson, Sharay Reed, and Tonn Piper.

Performance & Productions

Bass applicants develop technical, performance, and musicianship skills in BIMM's Popular Music Performance degree

Core study includes performance, technique, musicianship, contemporary performance practices, and emerging music technologies

Students perform live with peers and receive guidance from active industry lecturers

Professional Development

Optional pathways include session musician, producer/composer, creative performer/artist, music educator, and songwriter

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

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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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.

Repertoire List

Repertoire: Prepare two contrasting songs around 3 minutes each on Bass

Repertoire: song may be original or cover and may be performed solo or to a backing track

Accompaniment/backing track: bring or access any backing track needed for the audition

Scales & Technique

Be ready for major/minor pentatonic scales

Bimm Audition Interview Guidelines Combined · bimm.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through UCAS using course code W316 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).

Bmus Hons Music Performance · bimm.ac.uk

What's The Process

Audition Process

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

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

Audition Expectations

Follow the Bass section of the current BIMM combined audition/interview guidelines

BIMM sends preparation guidance in the audition booking confirmation

Technical requirement: be ready to play major/minor scales

Technical requirement: prepare a bass line, riff, or exercise of your choice

Training

Bassists take bass-specific technique classes, rehearse with vocalists, drummers, guitarists, and keyboardists, and use Apple Macs for theory and composition.

Dedicated bass rooms complement BIMM recording studios and live rooms, while masterclass guests have included Divinity Roxx, Tom Robertson, Sharay Reed, and Tonn Piper.

Performance & Productions

Bass applicants develop technical, performance, and musicianship skills in BIMM's Popular Music Performance degree

Core study includes performance, technique, musicianship, contemporary performance practices, and emerging music technologies

Students perform live with peers and receive guidance from active industry lecturers

Professional Development

Optional pathways include session musician, producer/composer, creative performer/artist, music educator, and songwriter

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

Updated Aug 22, 10:28 PM