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Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA (Hons) Music Business and Entrepreneurship

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

The only undergraduate music business degree in the UK accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) — graduates earn a CMI leadership and management qualification alongside the BA, a benchmark toward Chartered Manager status

First UK music business degree to give equal weighting to entrepreneurship; offered by ICMP, founded 1986

Training

Three-year BA (Hons) covering the music industry landscape, financial, legal and business operations, plus marketing and promotion from an entrepreneurial viewpoint

Year 1 students build a real international live music tour book for an artist; enterprise and innovation run through all three years via real-world industry projects

Includes complimentary CMI student membership during study, extended three months post-graduation

Location

Studied at ICMP's London and Leeds campuses

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:00 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

First UK music business degree to give equal weighting to entrepreneurship; offered by ICMP, founded 1986

Training

Three-year BA (Hons) covering the music industry landscape, financial, legal and business operations, plus marketing and promotion from an entrepreneurial viewpoint

Year 1 students build a real international live music tour book for an artist; enterprise and innovation run through all three years via real-world industry projects

Includes complimentary CMI student membership during study, extended three months post-graduation

Location

Studied at ICMP's London and Leeds campuses

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

First UK music business degree to give equal weighting to entrepreneurship; offered by ICMP, founded 1986

Training

Three-year BA (Hons) covering the music industry landscape, financial, legal and business operations, plus marketing and promotion from an entrepreneurial viewpoint

Year 1 students build a real international live music tour book for an artist; enterprise and innovation run through all three years via real-world industry projects

Includes complimentary CMI student membership during study, extended three months post-graduation

Location

Studied at ICMP's London and Leeds campuses

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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

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Application Logistics

UCAS course code: BAEM; 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

Interview Process

ICMP invites applicants to an interview rather than a performance audition

The interview focuses on your interest in the music industry, your ideas, transferable skills, and career aspirations

You do not need to perform; ICMP is interested in your motivation, understanding of the industry, and potential to succeed

Interviews are free and run between 30 and 60 minutes

Online interviews over Zoom are primarily for international applicants

Interview Expectations

Be ready to discuss why you want to study the course and your career goals

After the interview an Admissions Advisor discusses how it went and what happens next

Program Recognition

First UK music business degree to give equal weighting to entrepreneurship; offered by ICMP, founded 1986

Training

Three-year BA (Hons) covering the music industry landscape, financial, legal and business operations, plus marketing and promotion from an entrepreneurial viewpoint

Year 1 students build a real international live music tour book for an artist; enterprise and innovation run through all three years via real-world industry projects

Includes complimentary CMI student membership during study, extended three months post-graduation

Location

Studied at ICMP's London and Leeds campuses

Updated Aug 25, 10:00 PM