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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

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Cert. Music (Popular Music Performance)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

One-year Popular Music Performance pathway for bassists, drummers, guitarists, keyboardists, and vocalists

Students develop performance skills, core instrument/vocal technique, music theory, music creation, and DAW skills

Course includes full-band live performance workshop and applied performance work

Professional Development

London and Berlin settings connect students with active music scenes, venues, labels, promoters, and agents

Students build a bespoke portfolio through studio project work and interdisciplinary collaboration

Program info updated Aug 22, 10:28 PM

Program Highlights

Training

One-year Popular Music Performance pathway for bassists, drummers, guitarists, keyboardists, and vocalists

Students develop performance skills, core instrument/vocal technique, music theory, music creation, and DAW skills

Course includes full-band live performance workshop and applied performance work

Professional Development

London and Berlin settings connect students with active music scenes, venues, labels, promoters, and agents

Students build a bespoke portfolio through studio project work and interdisciplinary collaboration

Program Highlights

Training

One-year Popular Music Performance pathway for bassists, drummers, guitarists, keyboardists, and vocalists

Students develop performance skills, core instrument/vocal technique, music theory, music creation, and DAW skills

Course includes full-band live performance workshop and applied performance work

Professional Development

London and Berlin settings connect students with active music scenes, venues, labels, promoters, and agents

Students build a bespoke portfolio through studio project work and interdisciplinary collaboration

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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UCAS School Website School Website

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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

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The audition may be submitted before the university application.

Auditions · bimm.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through UCAS using course code W320 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

One-year course available at London and Berlin

No separate Acceptd or SlideRoom portal was found

What's The Process

Assessment Format

BIMM states all music courses require an audition, interview, or portfolio review before an offer

The course page requires successful completion of a BIMM admissions assessment

Applicants may attend in person, online, or by remote demo submission where available

BIMM sends preparation guidance in the booking confirmation email

Source Limitation

The current combined audition/interview guideline PDF does not publish a separate CertHE Popular Music Performance prep section

Training

One-year Popular Music Performance pathway for bassists, drummers, guitarists, keyboardists, and vocalists

Students develop performance skills, core instrument/vocal technique, music theory, music creation, and DAW skills

Course includes full-band live performance workshop and applied performance work

Professional Development

London and Berlin settings connect students with active music scenes, venues, labels, promoters, and agents

Students build a bespoke portfolio through studio project work and interdisciplinary collaboration

Updated Aug 22, 10:28 PM