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BIMM University: Popular Music Practice
| Institution | BIMM University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Music UK |
| Web | http://www.metfilmschool.ac.uk |
| admissions@bimm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 840 346 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The innovative MA in Popular Music Practice offered at our London campus provides fantastic opportunities for you to explore your own specialism within popular music in line with your personal career aspirations. You will achieve a qualification in one of the following areas:
- MA Popular Music Practice (Entrepreneurship) - MA Popular Music Practice (Performance) - MA Popular Music Practice (Production) - MA Popular Music Practice (Composition)
The programme will focus on the intersection between practice and theoretical understanding. Drawing on contemporary research, you will be encouraged to actively investigate areas such as:
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Popular musicology
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Performance and composition
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The music industry and entrepreneurship
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The application of technologies to practice
Through four modules across two semesters, you will apply a theoretical lens to your own and others’ professional practice within the extensive popular music field The programme will culminate in your Major Project: an extended piece of work that explores your chosen area of specialism.
Your contact time will be split between1-2-1 mentorships, lectures and workshops. Students are also encouraged to workcollaboratively with their peers and external stakeholders.
Our flexible MA courses offer both full-time and part-time options to provide an educational experience that works around you.
HOW TO APPLY You will need to apply directly to BIMM Institute. Please contact us for an application form
PROGRESSION ROUTE You will be qualified to work as advanced practitioners or educators/researchers within the field of popular music practice and related creative industries.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute London Barclays House, Effie Road Fulham London SW6 1EN |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute Birmingham 93-96 Floodgate Street Birmingham B5 5SR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute Bristol St James House Moon Street St Pauls Bristol BS2 8QY |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute Brighton 38-42 Brunswick Street West Brighton and Hove BN3 1EL |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM University Berlin BIMM Institute Berlin House of Music, Revaler Str. 99 Berlin 10245 |
Fees
| England | 16950 EUR for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 16950 EUR for Whole course |
| Scotland | 16950 EUR for Whole course |
| Wales | 16950 EUR for Whole course |
| EU | 11950 EUR for Whole course |
| International | 16950 EUR for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 16950 EUR for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 11950 EUR for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute Manchester BIMM Manchester 8 Great Marlborough Street Manchester M1 5NN |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9950 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute London Barclays House, Effie Road Fulham London SW6 1EN |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute Birmingham 93-96 Floodgate Street Birmingham B5 5SR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute Manchester BIMM Manchester 8 Great Marlborough Street Manchester M1 5NN |
Fees
| England | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute Bristol St James House Moon Street St Pauls Bristol BS2 8QY |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry related subject or significant professional experience in the creative arts/industries. All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Location | BIMM Music Institute Brighton 38-42 Brunswick Street West Brighton and Hove BN3 1EL |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4975 GBP for Year 1 |
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