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Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA (Hons) Audio Engineering and Production

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Offered by ICMP, founded 1986 and the UK's longest-running contemporary music school, with full Degree Awarding Powers from the Office for Students (2021)

Training

Three-year BA (Hons) progressing from signal processing and critical listening in Year 1 to advanced recording, audio editing, post-production, multi-track mixing and mastering

Hands-on studio time across all three years building advanced production professionals

Notable Alumni

Fraser T Smith — Grammy- and BRIT-winning producer/engineer (Adele's Set Fire to the Rain, Stormzy, Dave)

Facilities

Fully equipped SSL and Audient recording studios; the SSL room has a large live room able to accommodate full-band sessions

Location

London, Leeds and Liverpool campuses

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:00 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Offered by ICMP, founded 1986 and the UK's longest-running contemporary music school, with full Degree Awarding Powers from the Office for Students (2021)

Training

Three-year BA (Hons) progressing from signal processing and critical listening in Year 1 to advanced recording, audio editing, post-production, multi-track mixing and mastering

Hands-on studio time across all three years building advanced production professionals

Notable Alumni

Fraser T Smith — Grammy- and BRIT-winning producer/engineer (Adele's Set Fire to the Rain, Stormzy, Dave)

Facilities

Fully equipped SSL and Audient recording studios; the SSL room has a large live room able to accommodate full-band sessions

Location

London, Leeds and Liverpool campuses

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Offered by ICMP, founded 1986 and the UK's longest-running contemporary music school, with full Degree Awarding Powers from the Office for Students (2021)

Training

Three-year BA (Hons) progressing from signal processing and critical listening in Year 1 to advanced recording, audio editing, post-production, multi-track mixing and mastering

Hands-on studio time across all three years building advanced production professionals

Notable Alumni

Fraser T Smith — Grammy- and BRIT-winning producer/engineer (Adele's Set Fire to the Rain, Stormzy, Dave)

Facilities

Fully equipped SSL and Audient recording studios; the SSL room has a large live room able to accommodate full-band sessions

Location

London, Leeds and Liverpool campuses

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

UCAS Equal Consideration DeadlineJan 13, 2027

2027 Entry Deadline For All Undergraduate Courses Except Those With A 15 October Deadline 475546 · ucas.com

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.

Creative Sample (Required)

Prepare two examples of your own creative work, such as music you have produced or helped create, a remix, a rework, or a DJ mix

Add them to a public shared folder as clickable links and test them beforehand

Audition Guidance · icmp.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Logistics

UCAS course code: W101; ICMP institution code: i25

Applicants can apply via UCAS or ICMP's direct application route

Available at: London

ICMP contacts applicants to arrange the audition/interview after reviewing the application

No separate Acceptd or SlideRoom portal was found

Auditions and interviews are free

What's The Process

Audition Process

The audition has two parts and is a relaxed chance to listen to and discuss music with prospective tutors

Part one: present two examples of your own creative work and talk them through

Part two: the tutor plays a track and asks you to comment on it from a production perspective

Auditions are free and are held in person or remotely over Zoom

Audition Expectations

Add your creative work to a public shared folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive) as clickable links and test them beforehand

Folders are for your preparation; there is no need to send them in advance

To prepare for the listening discussion, review the course modules and programme specification and note the areas that interest you most

Program Recognition

Offered by ICMP, founded 1986 and the UK's longest-running contemporary music school, with full Degree Awarding Powers from the Office for Students (2021)

Training

Three-year BA (Hons) progressing from signal processing and critical listening in Year 1 to advanced recording, audio editing, post-production, multi-track mixing and mastering

Hands-on studio time across all three years building advanced production professionals

Notable Alumni

Fraser T Smith — Grammy- and BRIT-winning producer/engineer (Adele's Set Fire to the Rain, Stormzy, Dave)

Facilities

Fully equipped SSL and Audient recording studios; the SSL room has a large live room able to accommodate full-band sessions

Location

London, Leeds and Liverpool campuses

Updated Aug 25, 10:00 PM