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Vocals Drums Guitar Bass Production Business Songwriting Journalism 2015/16 Prospectus Whether you want to be a Musician, songwriter, producer or entrepreneur, BIMM can provide you with a stimulating and challenging musical environment in which to develop your skills.

2 Welcome to your BIMM London BIMM London has the finest up-to-date equipment available for student use and the 2015/16 prospectus. Here you will School is endorsed and supported by leading find the essential information manufacturers including Evans, Marshall you need to make an informed Amplification, Mapex, Natal, Hartke, Shure, decision about taking the next Peavey, Audient, Ernie Ball Music Man, Ableton steps in your music education. and Zildjian.

I hope that we can inspire you Whatever your ambitions within the modern to study at the UK’s longest- music industry, BIMM London’s unparalleled established centre for modern levels of career-relevant expertise, equipment music education. access and support networks guarantee that our students are given the best guidance and BIMM London was founded in 1983 and since assistance in achieving their goals. then has seen many top-flight musicians graduate from its programmes – alumni have If you like what you are reading, please pay us gone on to work with the likes of Adele, Björk, a visit – contact the BIMM London admissions Radiohead, , Jessie J, Madonna and team to book a place at an open day, or to Basement Jaxx, as well as developing careers as arrange an assessment. More information about artists in their own right. what we do can be found online at www.bimm.co.uk. The School has its roots in West London and it now occupies a new site in Fulham. In 2013 I look forward to welcoming you to BIMM BIMM London celebrated its 30th anniversary London for the 2015/16 academic year. by introducing exciting new courses in Music Production, Songwriting, Music Journalism Yours sincerely, and Music Business, complementing its long- celebrated Performance courses.

BIMM London is proud of its tutors, all of whom combine teaching with their professional music industry profiles as performers, writers, Andrew Bates, BMus MMus arrangers, producers and entrepreneurs. This Principal ensures that our students benefit from first-hand professional expertise throughout their studies. We provide a challenging but stimulating creative environment for the music professionals of tomorrow to develop their skills.

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CONTENTS 05 20-41 About COURSES BIMM London 42 06-07 STUDENT Support LONDON 43 08-09 HOW TO APPLY FACILITIES AND PARTNERS 44 10 INTERNATIONAL LIFE AT BIMM London 45 FEES AND FINANCE 11 Masterclasses 46 Student Loans 12 Careers in 47 the music industry SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 14-15 48 STUDENT SUCCESS ACCOMMODATION 16-18 49 TUTORS CONTACT INFORMATION 19 50 EDUCATION PARTNERS COLLEGE TOURS & Open Days

4 about BIMM London

BIMM London IS A CREATIVE In this creative environment you can network and develop lifelong contacts while performing COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED AND and staging gigs at local venues and festivals, MOTIVATED STUDENTS AND TUTORS, as well as working with record labels, music AND IS A NATURAL HOME FOR ASPIRING producers and rehearsal studios. MUSICIANS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. BIMM London’s courses are validated by the University of West London and are subject to QAA oversight, ensuring a consistently high The British music industry is worth over £4bn standard of education. Our tutors are experts in annually and employs over 140,000 people and their field and still tour, play and produce music for 30 years we have been producing some of with some of the biggest recording artists in the the industry’s brightest talents, from best-selling world. artists to leading songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, journalists, business professionals and major-label managers.

Location is vital to breaking into the music Why London? industry and London is the centre of the music London is at the centre of music and the arts, universe. Our brand-new building, developed both in terms of national and international at a cost of over £3 million, is located in the reputation. As a culturally diverse city with centre of Fulham, home to many of the world’s a large student population, London offers major labels. The new state-of-the-art building is inspiration and opportunities to many musicians loaded with top-of-the-range facilities including and artists. Alongside the major record labels digital audio workstations, large performance/ and iconic music venues the city has a thriving lecture rooms, and specialist instrument suites. underground music scene with hundreds of venues and bars for you to learn your craft.

5 LONDON THE place to study

LONDON IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST CENTRES OF MUSIC. IT’S A PERFECT PLAYGROUND FOR CHECKING OUT NEW BANDS, NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND CONNECTING WITH A WEALTH OF RECORD LABELS, PROMOTIONS AGENCIES AND MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

Every style of music that’s ever been, and that ever will be, finds its place in London. From legendary jazz players calling at Soho’s Ronnie Scott’s, to breakthrough indie outfits electrifying stages in Camden Town, to chart-topping pop stars playing multiple nights at the city’s arenas: there is no stopping London’s magnetism, as the most vibrant variety of music consistently calls at its countless venues.

6 And just as its music scene is incredibly diverse, so is the culture offered by London. This is a multinational metropolis, a city built on global A Great way to influences. It’s a melting pot of possibilities, Start Your Career and BIMM London students can look forward to exploring a multitude of rewarding pursuits 48% of the UK music industry within its city limits. And should you feel there’s is based in London* something missing, where better than London to kick-start your own cutting-edge scene? *Source: Creative & Cultural Skills (2010). Creative and Cultural Industry: Impact and Footprint 2010/11.

7 FACILITIES & PARTNERS BIMM London’s new £3 million home in Fulham illustrates our commitment to the music professionals of the future. At BIMM we want to nurture talent in the right environment, and our new building provides us with the perfect space to deliver our uniquely tailored courses.

Many of the world’s leading instrument manufacturers actively support and endorse the work that BIMM London is doing. As a result, BIMM London is brimming with the very best equipment that is ready for use in our brand-new studios. This is an unrivalled learning environment in the capital.

Students can look forward to access to: unrivalled teaching, practice and rehearsal facilities: • Amplification by Marshall, Hartke and Peavey • Guitars and basses by Gibson, Fender and • Five specially equipped acoustic drum booths Music Man • Three acoustic drum studios • Strings by Ernie Ball • Four Apple-equipped digital audio • Drums by Mapex workstation (DAW) suites • Cymbals by Zildjian • Two keyboard labs • Drumsticks by Vater • Three vocal studios • Drumheads by Evans • Three guitar/bass studios • Percussion by Natal • Three live-performance studios • PA systems by Peavey • Two songwriting studios • Microphones by Shure and Sontronics • Lecture room • Computers by Apple • Music business seminar room • Software including Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro • Recording studio with control room Tools and Ableton • Two post-production suites • Keyboards by Korg • Two mixing rooms • Learning resource centre

8 9 LIFE at BIMM LONDON

At BIMM we want to help you broaden and develop your skills as a musician and music- industry professional. Whether it’s learning inside the classroom, in a studio, on stage or at a festival we will provide you with all the opportunities you need to achieve your goals through full-on musical immersion. Guests and MasterClasses We believe that to be the best it helps to meet the best. So we encourage and help you to network with and meet leading music- industry professionals. We use our connections to attract A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and booking agents to share their knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses. BIMM Album Every year we use our in-house record label, Tech Records to release an album featuring a host of BIMM musicians. You get to record at a professional studio with engineers and producers. BIMM bands and artists submit demos for inclusion on the album, which is released to the public and industry professionals to showcase the best of BIMM talent. Gigs Live music is a huge part of what we do at BIMM - it’s not all about coursework, revision and exams - you will be heavily involved in London’s live scene throughout the year, whether it’s gigging, rehearsing or promoting. We also run and put on our own shows, showcasing our musicians at the end of each term at a series of gigs across the city in many of London’s iconic venues.

10 Previous BIMM guests include: Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Sophie Ellis-Bextor Laurence Cottle (Black Sabbath)

Dave Lombardo (Slayer) Stephen Lipson Nate Watts (Stevie Wonder) Jojo Mayer Paul Gilbert Steve Gadd

Sandi Thom Nate Watts Stevie Wonder’s Billy Ocean Bass Guitarist & Musical Director Jake Gosling Jon Lord & Rick Wakeman Nicki Chapman Billy Cobham Dave Weckl Masterclasses We use our connections to attract A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and booking agents to share their knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.

11 At BIMM we use our excellent connections in the domestic and international music industries to give you the best possible opportunities to find employment in one of the most dynamic and exciting vocations in the world. Careers in the Music Industry CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WORKING WITH THE BEST The UK music sector offers a richly varied One of the best ways into the music industry is numbers of careers. In such a diverse industry it through work experience. At BIMM our contacts helps to have skills across a wide range of roles, and industry partners allow us to help you gain and at BIMM we provide you with all the tools internships, experience and entry level positions you need to achieve this. Because of this our with some of the biggest names in music, students find work across the whole sector as including Sony Music, EMI, Universal Music, session musicians, songwriters, management, Warner Music UK, Target Live, Festival Republic, agents, engineering and in A&R roles. Bestival, XL Recordings, Wichita, Ninja Tune, ie:music, Big Life Management, Quite Great PR, Space Promotions and Duff Press. LEARNING FROM THE BEST All BIMM tutors are actively involved in the music industry at the highest level. We also use our HOW WE HELP YOU connections to attract many A-list musicians such as Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) ACHIEVE THIS and Nate Watts (Stevie Wonder) to share their At BIMM we have an Artist Development Scheme knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses. designed to help you with your development and offer guidance on the direction you would like your career to take. These sessions are delivered as seminars or pre-arranged auditions. The result is more contacts for you, greatly assisting your professional development.

12 13 STUDENT SUCCESS

BIMM London IS PROUD OF ITS STUDENTS – AND MANY GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO ENJOY HIGH-PROFILE CAREERS. BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES – MORE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BIMM.CO.UK

Nathan Curran ED DREWETT - Basement Jaxx Singer-songwriter Ed has Ash Soan, one of the UK’s penned massive-selling, chart- most successful session Diploma graduate Nathan topping hits for the likes of drummers, has played on over (a.k.a. Tugg) is currently One Direction, 34 Top 10 albums (14 of them the drummer for UK dance/ and , and is a solo were number 1), and 14 top electronic house sensations artist in his own right. He’s 10 singles (7 were number 1). Basement Jaxx. As well as also appeared on singles by Adele, Cee Lo Green, Robbie Basement Jaxx, he has worked rapper , and Williams and Seal are just a with chart topping artists such continues to impress major small selection of the artists as Lily Allen, MC Kano, Lady labels with his creativity. Ash has worked with. Sovereign, James Morrison, Tinchy Stryder and Paloma Faith, to name but a few.

14 LEDDRA PHILIP SELWAY Phil Simmonds CHAPMAN - R adiohead Phil stepped into the spotlight in 2011 when his diary become Essex-born singer-songwriter Philip is a former BIMM increasingly packed with Leddra achieved amazing student who has truly taken gigs and tour dates for the recognition for her solo work the music world by storm – to likes of Jessie J, Plan B and when, in 2009, Sir Terry date, Radiohead have sold in Leona Lewis. Phil was asked Wogan gave her debut single excess of 40 million albums to play for Jessie J after ‘Story’ substantial support on worldwide. Radiohead’s 1997 being spotted by her musical his BBC Radio 2 show. The album OK Computer was director while playing a small network again expressed its voted the best album of the jazz gig in North London. Phil enthusiasm for her material past 25 years by readers of is now in demand with his new in 2013, making Leddra’s ‘All Q magazine. band ‘Basement Project’ and About You’ its single of the has recently joined the BIMM week in March 2013. teaching faculty.

More Success Our students have worked with artists including: Courtney Love Björk Tricky One Direction Taio Cruz JASON COOPER JULIEN BROWN Supergrass Rita Ora - THE CURE SESSION/LIVE KT Tunstall Kanye Drummer Jason has been a DRUMMER West Basement Jaxx member of seminal British A promising percussionist Groove rock act The Cure since 1995, from the age of three, Julien’s Armada Public Enemy performing on several of the time at BIMM set him on the band’s critically acclaimed Jessie J Gary Moore way to collaborating with albums. He previously played Wretch 32 Leona some amazing names in in ’90s experimental indie Lewis Cee Lo Green modern music. From Lady outfit My Life Story, whose Gaga to Massive Attack via frontman Jake Shillingford is a Kylie Minogue and Lemar, he’s tutor at BIMM Brighton. Jason More Student Success worked with some of the very is also a soundtrack composer stories can be found on best and most successful out and worked on the 2008 our website. there. horror movie From Within.

15 Tutors ALL OUR TUTORS ARE TOP MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THEIR ENVIABLE TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

• Virtuoso instrumental skill and expert songwriting ability

• Stadium-level touring with A-list artists

• Multi-platinum hit-record experience

• Top recording session credits

• Regular contribution to national music journals such as Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques, Rhythm, Guitar Buyer, Bass Magazine, Acoustic Magazine and Music Week

• Dedication and commitment to Teaching and Learning at BIMM London

Heads of Department

LISA LAUDAT, MMus (Dist) ERIK STAMS, BMus (Hons) Head of Vocals Head of Drums

Prior to joining BIMM, Lisa With over 20 years’ was a successful session performing and recording vocalist whose credits experience, Erik’s knowledge include collaborations with All Saints, East 17, of all things drum-related is incredible. He David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Paul Young, Lionel studied extensively in New York, taking in a Richie and many more. She focused on the spell at the Fame-immortalised High School pursuit of excellence in modern vocal learning of Performing Arts. Since settling in London, and teaching as part of her MMus studies. Erik has played with a wide variety of acts, and writes/records for publications including Lisa is supported by deputy head Laura June Drummer Magazine, Rhythm and Total Guitar. Barnes, senior tutors Victy Silva and Iain Mackenzie, and a strong team with experience Erik is supported by deputy head Philippe covering everything from gospel choirs to jingle Castermane, BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship session artists, specialising in rock and metal and Songwriting Programme Leader Adam techniques through to the sweetest soul vocals. Betts, and an impressive array of tutors covering every style from jazz to funk, pop to soul, musicals to metal.

16 JOHN WHEATCROFT, MMus JOHAN ENGLUND Head of Guitar Head of Music Production

John leads a busy life as Johan has spent his both a performer and professional life working educator. He has toured in studios. An expert in a the world in the company of Emerson, Lake variety of software, including Avid’s Pro Tools and Palmer and Elton John, and worked with and Ableton Live, he’s also an accomplished contributors to material by Miles Davis and Deep multi-instrumentalist. Johan’s written and Purple. A writer for publications including Guitar produced for numerous artists, and serves as a Techniques and Guitarist, John has also written a house producer for EMI Publishing. book, Improvising Blues Guitar. He fronts his own acoustic quintet. Johan is supported by highly experienced tutors, who’ve collaborated with producers including John is supported by deputy head Jim Clark Nick Coler (Saint Etienne, ), Ian – runner-up in Guitarist magazine’s Guitarist Grimble (Manic Street Preachers, The Fall, Elton Of The Year 2002 – alongside a team with John) and Stuart Epps (Oasis, , experience of collaborating with artists including Paul Weller). BIMM London’s Music Production Rod Stewart, Lily Allen, Roger Daltrey, Pete tutors have worked across numerous record Townsend, Darren Hayes (Savage Garden), labels, provided sound design for movies, Nick Littlemore (Empire Of The Sun) and Amy worked beside acts including Snow Patrol and Winehouse. Placebo, and demonstrated at length the latest software and apps available to rising producers.

ANDREW MCKINNEY, MMus Becky Jones, BMus (Hons) Head of Bass Head of Songwriting

Bassist for British jazz-funk Becky Jones is a singer, band the James Taylor songwriter and producer Quartet, Andrew has played currently performing under all over the world. He’s also freelanced on the name of Saint Saviour. projects in the West End, has performed with acts including The Feeling, Beverley Knight, Having cut her teeth on electronic music in the LL Cool J and Billy Cobham, and writes regularly early noughties as part of the East London scene, for Bass Guitar Magazine. various dance/pop collaborations and projects led her to a writing relationship with Groove Armada, Andrew is supported by a team possessing which soon developed into fronting the band live impressive credentials, covering associations around the world along with Candi Staton, Neneh with acts as successful, and as diverse, as Cee Lo Cherry and MC M.A.D. After contributing 2 singles Green, Gabrielle, The Cinematic Orchestra, The to their Grammy-nominated album ‘Black Light’, Streets, Beyoncé, Moby and Duran Duran. a solo career beckoned, resulting in the release of debut Saint Saviour album ‘Union’, achieving several film and TV synchronisations and live tours of the UK and Europe.

For full tutor profiles visit our www.BIMM.co.uk/STUDY/tutors

17 HARRY LECKSTEIN, SVETLANA VASSILEVA, BA (Hons), MBA BMus (Hons), MA, CCPD Head of Music Business Head of Live Performance

Harry leads the BA (Hons) Svetlana is a professional Music Business degree musician and educator, alongside an inspirational whose career has seen team of industry entrepreneurs, artist managers her play as a member of The Vegastones, who and creative executives. Harry is managing signed with V2 and supported Duran Duran. director of Freeport Entertainment, representing She’s also played with Moby and provided One Minute Silence, Pink Punk and Olos, and session work for Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri is founder of the youth music social enterprise and singer-actor John Barrowman. Urban Collective, whose recent graduates include Mikill Pane and founder member of Svet is supported by an impressive team bearing The King Blues, Jonny “Itch” Fox. many years’ experience, covering collaborations with Kid Creole, Rumer, Soul II Soul, Will Young, Queen, Florence + The Machine and Jamiroquai. VISITING TUTOR FACULTY BIMM London welcomes many visiting tutors, who offer our students their unique, first- hand experiences of the music industry. Among these individuals are Kwame Kwaten of ATC Management, who looks after acts including Rumer and Master Shortie; professional DJ, producer and sound engineer Adrian Pickard, a certified Ableton trainer; Jon Shone, musical director for One Direction and Marina And The Diamonds; and Bosco De Oliveira, the UK’s foremost Latin percussionist. Check www.bimm.co.uk for full Visiting Tutor Faculty profiles.

18 Education Partners BIMM London IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHLY RESPECTED EDUCATION PROVIDERS WHO ENABLE US TO OFFER FULLY ACCREDITED COURSES TO PROVIDE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS.

BIMM London graduates leave with a The BIMM group of institutions offers prestigious award from the University music courses across the UK and Ireland of West London. in Brighton, Manchester, Bristol, London and Dublin.

As an education provider BIMM is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for our students. The BIMM group of institutes has been successfully assessed by the rigorous Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has also received the UK Border Agency (UKBA) ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status.

19 COURSE CONTENTS

22-23 BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance with Foundation Year - Drums, Vocals, Guitar & BasS

24-25 BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance - Drums, Vocals, Guitar & BasS

26-27 BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship - Drums, Vocals, Guitar and Bass

28-29 BA (Hons) Music Production

30-31 BA (Hons) Songwriting

32-33 BA (Hons) Music Business

34-35 one-Year Diploma Popular Music Performance – Drums, Vocals, Guitar & Bass

36-37 one-Year Diploma Music Production

38-39 one-Year Diploma Songwriting

40-41 BA (Hons) Music Journalism

20 21 BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance with foundation year DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS UCAS CODE: W31M

The BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance Instrumental Techniques are also studied in with Foundation Year is designed for aspiring all four years and this enables students to drummers, guitarists, bassists and vocalists who continually refine and enhance their approach to wish to develop their technical, performance their instrument/voice with the aim of achieving and musicianship skills to a professional level a level of fluency that will meet the demands of but require further preparation for study at any musical situation. Bachelor’s Degree level. The programme combines instrumental/vocal study with the FOUNDATION YEAR opportunity to engage with music technology, The foundation year provides students with the songwriting and a wide range of modern music opportunity to gain a solid grounding in live styles. performance, instrumental/vocal techniques and styles as well as study skills, sight reading and Graduates of the BMus (Hons) Popular Music musicianship. Students will consolidate their Performance with Foundation Year will be ready existing knowledge and skills while discovering to pursue careers as artists, musical directors new areas of endeavour to pursue. and session, touring and theatrical musicians as well as arrangers/composers. YEARS ONE, TWO and THREE progress as per the descriptions given for the BMus (Hons) Live performance is central to the programme Popular Music Performance. and students participate in weekly Live Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all four years; LPWs give students the opportunity to perform on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.

22 Validated by the KEY Information University of West London Entry Requirements MODULES Minimum of 80 UCAS points to include a All students take six modules (120 credits). minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National All modules are mandatory. Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grades C and upwards, including English • Foundation Performance Studies Language. • Instrument Techniques • Music Styles Applicants must attend a compulsory audition, • Foundations of Music where they will demonstrate their practical skills • Sight Reading with a specialist tutor. • Academic Studies and Learning Development International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. ESSENTIALS

Course Duration: 4 years UCAS Code: W31M BIMM UCAS Institution Code: T15

23 BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS UCAS CODE: W315

This course is designed for aspiring drummers, a level of fluency that will meet the demands of guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish any musical situation. to develop their technical, performance and musicianship skills to a professional level. The Year One: In year one, students address the programme combines high-level instrumental/ essential music skills that will underpin not vocal study with the opportunity to engage with only the rest of their studies but also their music technology, songwriting and a wide range future career. This includes investigating of modern music styles. and performing a wide range of music and developing an understanding of music theory, Graduates will be ready to pursue careers as music technology and the music business. artists, musical directors and session, touring and theatrical musicians as well as arrangers/ Year Two: Year two requires students to apply composers. their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while studying the cultural heritage of popular Live performance is central to the programme music. Students also have the chance to select and students participate in weekly Live optional modules that allow them to specialise Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years. in either music technology or arranging/ LPWs give students the opportunity to perform composing. on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff. Year Three: Year three has increased optionality with students able to choose the suite of Instrumental Techniques are also studied in modules that will enable them to make the all three years and this enables students to transition from student to professional. Third- continually refine and enhance their approach to year projects include the self-directed final their instrument/voice with the aim of achieving Performance Project at a top London venue.

24 Validated by the KEY Information University of West London Entry Requirements Minimum of 160 UCAS points to include a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend a compulsory audition, demonstrating their potential performance, reading, theory and aural skills in the presence of a specialist tutor.

International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

MODULES

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take six modules Students take five modules Students take five modules (120 credits). All modules are (120 credits). Four modules (120 credits). Four modules mandatory. are mandatory, with the are mandatory, with the fifth a choice between fifth a choice between • Performance Studies 1 two options. three options. • Essential Styles • Techniques 1 Mandatory Modules: Mandatory Modules: • Musicianship • Performance Studies 2 • Performance Project • Music Industry Landscape • Techniques 2 • Performance Studies 3 • Music Technology 1 • Ensemble Skills • Techniques 3 • Popular Music Culture • Personal and Business Development

Option Modules – students Option Modules – students must pick one of two: must pick one of three: ESSENTIALS • Composing and Arranging 1 • Music Technology 3 Course Duration: 3 years • Music Technology 2 • Composing and Arranging 2 • Music Pedagogy in Practice UCAS Code: W315 BIMM UCAS Institution Code: T15

25 BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS UCAS CODE: W3C5

This course is designed for aspiring drummers, Year One: In year one, students address the guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish to building blocks of individual artistry that will develop their individual creative/artistic voice. The underpin not only the rest of their studies but programme combines instrumental/vocal study also their future career. This includes interpreting with the opportunity to develop collaborative a wide range of music in both traditional and and entrepreneurial skills while performing a wide experimental contexts while developing an range of original/adapted music. understanding of songwriting, music technology and the music business. Graduates of the BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship will be ready to pursue careers as artists, band Year Two: Year two requires students to apply their leaders and contributing band members of skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while any number of musical projects as well as utilising the weekly LPW to workshop the original songwriters/composers. music of their peers. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them Live performance is central to the programme to focus their learning journey on either showcase and students participate in weekly Live performance or composing for moving image. Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years; LPWs give students the opportunity to perform Year Three: Year three affords students the on stage with their fellow students while receiving opportunity to participate in the self-directed expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff. final Performance Project at a top London venue while choosing from a range of optional modules Instrumental Techniques are mandatory in Years 1 including advanced instrumental techniques, and 2 and optional in Year 3 in order to facilitate music pedagogy and/or composition that will the development of performance excellence best support them to make the transition from alongside the pursuit of creativity/artistry. student to creative artist.

26 Validated by the KEY Information University of West London Entry Requirements Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend a compulsory audition demonstrating their potential performance, creativity and individuality in the presence of a specialist performance tutor.

International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

MODULES

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take six modules Students take five modules Students take five modules (120 credits). All modules are (120 credits). Four modules (120 credits). Three modules mandatory. are mandatory, with the are mandatory, with the fifth a choice between remaining two chosen from • Band Performance 1 three options. four options. • Performance Techniques 1 • Songwriting and Creative Mandatory Modules: Mandatory Modules: Technology 1 • Band Performance 2 • Professional Project • Styles • Performance Techniques 2 • Band Performance 3 • Harmony and Theory • Songwriting and Creative • Dissertation • Music Industry Landscape Technology 2 • Personal and Business • Artist Development Development • Popular Music Culture

Option Modules – students Option Modules – students ESSENTIALS must pick one of three: must pick two of four: Course Duration: 3 years • Showcase • Songwriting and Creative UCAS Code: W3C5 • Music for the Moving Image 1 Technology 3 • Studio Musicianship • Techniques 3 BIMM UCAS Institution Code: T15 • Music Pedagogy in Practice • Music for Moving Image 2

27 BA (Hons) Music Production UCAS CODE: WH70

The BA (Hons) Music Production is designed for Year One: In year one, students address the aspiring producers and musicians who wish to essential production skills that will underpin develop their recording and production skills in not only the rest of their studies but also their a range of scenarios. The programme combines future career. This includes working with a wide technical study with the opportunity to develop range of analogue recording techniques and collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while equipment and digital mixing, audio production engaging with a wide range of analogue and and sequencing platforms as well as developing digital techniques, equipment and platforms. an understanding of music theory, songwriting and the music business. Graduates of the BA (Hons) Music Production Year Two: Year two requires students to apply will be ready to pursue careers as freelance and/ their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios or label producers, content creatives and post- involving arranging, advanced sequencing and producers as well as live sound engineers and remixing in contemporary dance styles while studio managers. studying the cultural heritage of popular music.

Students also have the chance to select optional Networking and collaboration are central to modules that allow them to specialise in studio the programme and students are encouraged management, live sound and songwriting. to create music projects with their peers on the BA (Hons) Songwriting programme, Year Three: Year three affords students the utilise musicians studying the BMus (Hons) opportunity to participate in the self-directed final Popular Music Performance and BA (Hons) Production Project while choosing from a range Creative Musicianship programmes and form of optional modules including sound design, entrepreneurial partnerships with students from music pedagogy and/or composition that will the BA (Hons) Music Business programme. best support them to make the transition from student to music production professional.

28 Validated by the KEY Information University of West London Entry Requirements Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology or Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend an interview relating to their personal statement and aspects of music production. Applicants must bring with them at least one example of their production work, running to a minimum of three minutes, on a suitable format: MP3, with player, or on CD.

International applicants can be interviewed remotely if visiting our campus is not possible. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

MODULES YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take six modules Students take six modules Students take five modules (120 credits). All modules are (120 credits). Five modules (120 credits). Two modules mandatory. are mandatory, with the are mandatory, with the sixth a choice between remaining three chosen • Recording Skills three options. from six options. • Software Environments • Mixing and Audio Production 1 Mandatory Modules: Mandatory Modules: • Songwriting 1 • Mixing & Audio Production 2 • Production Project • Musicianship • Electronic Dance Music • Personal and Business • Music Industry Landscape Production and Remixing Development • Arranging • Music for the Moving Image 1 Option Modules – students • Popular Music Culture must pick three of six: • Songwriting 3 ESSENTIALS Option Modules – students • Sonic Manipulation must pick one of three: • Location Recording and Course Duration: 3 years • Live Sound Post-Production UCAS Code: WH70 • Songwriting 2 • Music for the Moving Image 2 BIMM UCAS • Studio Management • Music for Video Games Institution Code: T15 • Music Pedagogy in Practice

29 BA (Hons) Songwriting UCAS CODE: W380

The BA (Hons) Songwriting is designed for Year One: In year one, students address the aspiring songwriters and musicians who wish to essential songwriting skills that will underpin develop their music and lyric writing skills in a not only the rest of their studies but also their range of scenarios. The programme combines future career. This includes investigating and technical study with the opportunity to develop analysing a wide range of music and developing collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while an understanding of music theory, music engaging with music technology and a wide technology and the music business. range of modern music styles. Year Two: Year two requires students to apply Graduates of the BA (Hons) Songwriting will be their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios ready to pursue careers as singer/songwriters while studying the music business’ complex legal and contributing band members as well as framework. Students also have the chance to freelance and/or label songwriters, lyricists and select optional modules that allow them to focus top-liners. their learning journey on showcase performance, writing to brief and/or composing for moving Songwriting workshops are central to the image. programme and students participate in weekly showcases and critiques in all three years; Year Three: Year three affords students the workshops give students the opportunity to opportunity to participate in the self-directed perform their songs and/or have their songs final Song Portfolio Project while choosing from performed in a safe environment while receiving a range of optional modules including situational expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff. composition, music pedagogy and/or music technology that will best support them to make the transition from student to professional songwriter.

30 Validated by the KEY Information University of West London Entry Requirements Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

Applicants must attend an interview relating to their personal statement and aspects of songwriting. Applicants must bring with them at least one example of their songwriting work – running to a minimum of three minutes in duration – on a suitable format (MP3 with player, or CD).

International applicants can be interviewed remotely if visiting our campus is not possible. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

MODULES YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take six modules Students take six modules Students take five modules (120 credits). All modules are (120 credits). Five modules (120 credits). Two modules mandatory. are mandatory, with the are mandatory, with the sixth a choice between remaining three chosen • Songwriting 1 three options. from six options. • Song Stylistics • Recording Skills Mandatory Modules: Mandatory Modules: • Music Technology for • Songwriting 2 • Song Project Songwriters 1 • Music Technology • Personal and Business • Musicianship for Songwriters 2 Development • Music Industry Landscape • Arranging • Music Publishing and the Option Modules – students Legal Framework must pick one of three: • Popular Music Culture • Songwriting 3 ESSENTIALS • Song Production Option Modules – students • Writing for the Stage Course Duration: 3 years must pick one of three: • Music for the Moving Image 2 UCAS Code: W380 • Music for the Moving Image 1 • Music Technology for BIMM UCAS • Writing for Commission Songwriters 3 Institution Code: T15 • Showcase • Music Pedagogy in Practice

31 BA (Hons) Music Business UCAS CODE: W370

This course is designed for anyone wishing Year One: In year one, students address the to pursue a career in the music business as essential music business skills that will underpin a music industry entrepreneur, innovator or not only the rest of their studies but also their creative manager. The programme features the future career. This includes developing an integration of traditional industry models with understanding of the fundamental principles of existing and emerging digital technologies. business, the changing music industry landscape, Recognising the need for entrepreneurs to real-world record-label projects, artist & event find employment in an extremely competitive management and both physical and digital industry, the qualification has a vocational marketing techniques. emphasis in addition to academic skills. Year Two: Year two requires students to build on The programme provides graduates with the their knowledge of the music industry landscape knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of and to develop and apply critical, analytical career outcomes in the music industry (label, and reflective skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ publishing, events, management, digital) and scenarios. The focus continues to be on students are encouraged to manage the school developing independent learning, team-working, record label, produce programmes for the school leadership, organisational, problem-solving, radio station and host live industry showcases networking and communication skills relevant to and gigs on site and across the capital. both academic study and the music business.

Networking and collaboration are central to Year Three: Year three encourages the highest the programme and students are encouraged level of independent, self-directed study to identify, develop and realise real-life music and third year projects include real world business projects in conjunction with their business start-up activities. Students also peers from BIMM’ BMus (Hons) Popular Music study increasingly complex event management Performance, BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship, techniques while undertaking an industry BA (Hons) Songwriting and BA (Hons) Music work placement and a dissertation. Production programmes.

32 Validated by the KEY Information University of West London Entry Requirements Minimum of 160 UCAS points to include a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language.

International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. BA (Hons)

Tech Records, our in-house label, provides Music Business a superb real-world platform for business UCAS CODE: W370 students to discover how the industry works by putting out releases while they study. www.techrecords.co.uk

MODULES YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take six modules All students take six modules All students take four (120 credits). All modules are (120 credits). All modules are modules (120 credits). All mandatory. mandatory. modules are mandatory.

• Label Project • Digital Project • Music Business Project • The Fundamentals of • Digital Entertainment • Industry Placement Business Commerce • Event Management 2 • Music Industry Landscape • Project Management • Dissertation • Artist Management • Music Publishing and the • Event Management 1 Legal Framework For full module descriptions • Physical and Digital • Business Start-Up www.bimm.co.uk Marketing • Popular Music Culture Seize the day, wait for no one, learn ESSENTIALS everything, network ferociously, Course Duration: 3 years become the music industry UCAS Code: W370 BIMM UCAS of tomorrow at BIMM London. Institution Code: T15

33 One-Year Diploma Popular Music Performance DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS

The Diploma in Popular Music Performance Songwriting lessons lead students through the is designed for drummers, guitarists, bassists creative process of lyric, melody and chord and vocalists who wish to follow an intensive writing to the final presentation of original one-year programme of study. This combines a material. Music Technology lessons introduce number of instrument specific lessons alongside students to industry-standard software a range of supporting skills. A successful student packages, enabling the recording and production will graduate from the programme with a of original material. Musicianship encompasses Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music aural, theory and harmony study related to real- – equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels. world pop music examples.

Lessons in instrumental/vocal techniques, the Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context ability to perform and improvise across a range providing a history of classic artists placed in of genres and reading music are core to all their social, historical and political context, and disciplines. Students also learn about amp and Music Industry providing practical knowledge to pedal techniques (Guitar); backing vocals and help aspiring artists plan their career. stage techniques (Vocals); and working within a rhythm section (Drums and Bass). Tuition is Networking and collaboration are central to the based around a group-learning experience where programme and students are encouraged to technique and skill is developed through weekly create music projects with their peers on the lessons and practice tasks. BA (Hons) and BMus (Hons) Programmes.

Live performance is central to the programme and students participate in weekly Live Performance Workshop (LPWs). LPWs give students the opportunity to perform on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.

34 KEY Information

Modules Entry Requirements • Techniques 1 & 2 Four GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, • Session Styles 1 & 2 including English Language. • Pre-Production 1 & 2 • Live Performance Workshop Applicants must attend a compulsory • Reading assessment – or, a submission of relevant work • Musicianship is required. • The Music Industry • Music in Context International students may arrange a remote • Songwriting interview/assessment if they cannot visit our • Music Technology campus. International students must meet • Extended Studies English requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

Please refer to www.bimm.co.uk Progression Route for expanded module information on these Onto BIMM BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship subject areas. or BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance

35 One-Year Diploma Music Production

The Diploma in Music Production is designed Music Technology in Performance allows learners for creative music producers who wish to follow to develop a deeper understanding of the role an intensive one-year programme of study. of production techniques in a live performance The programme focuses on the creative use situation: MIDI controllers, synths, samplers of the recording and production environment and laptops through to microphones, effect to produce music and sound for a range of processors and DJ techniques. applications. A successful student will graduate from the programme with a Pearson Edexcel Songwriting lessons take students through the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology – creative process of lyric, melody and chord equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels. writing to the final presentation of original material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory Core recording and production skills such as and harmony study related to real-world pop microphone techniques, mixing, effects and music. mastering will enable students to take a song from demo to finished product. Setup, capture, Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context recording and mixing of multi-track audio providing a history of classic artists placed in sessions are embedded into the programme their social, historical and political context and throughout the year. Music Industry providing practical knowledge that helps aspiring artists plan their career. In Listening Skills, students are given the opportunity to develop a critical ear, identifying Networking and collaboration are central to the key recording and production techniques programme and students are encouraged to alongside the musical components of a create music projects with their peers on the recording, while recognising the impact of the Diploma in Songwriting programme and utilise acoustic environment on the textures of vocals musicians studying the Diploma in Popular Music and instruments. Performance programmes.

36 KEY Information

Modules Entry Requirements • Music Production Techniques Four GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, • Sequencing Systems and Techniques including English Language. • Sound Creation and Manipulation • Audio Engineering Principles Applicants must submit an example of their • Songwriting production work, on CD, which uses both music • Music and Sound for the Moving Picture technology hardware and software. The example • The Music Industry must be a minimum of one minute long and must • Music Production Project be original material. This sample will be assessed • Music in Context at BIMM London, based on its arrangement, • Listening Skills technical proficiency and recording quality. If the • Software Notation sample meets BIMM’s standards, an interview will • Music Theory and Harmony be arranged. • Extended Studies International students may arrange a remote interview/assessment if they cannot visit our campus. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

Please refer to www.bimm.co.uk for expanded module information on these Progression Route subject areas. Onto BIMM BA (Hons) Music Production

37 One-Year Diploma Songwriting

The Diploma in Songwriting offers a wide range In Listening Skills, students are given the of modules to help you develop a portfolio of opportunity to develop a critical ear, identifying skills relevant to the music industry. Lessons key recording and production techniques. focussed on individual elements within the Arranging and Software Notation lessons enable songwriting process sit alongside a range of to student to expand their songs to include supporting skills. A successful student will string, brass and backing vocal parts. graduate from the programme with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music – Music Technology lessons introduce students to equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels. industry-standard software packages, enabling the recording and production of original Students take a number of lessons in the material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory building blocks of songwriting: melody, lyrics, and harmony study related to real-world pop harmony and structure. They are encouraged music examples. to develop their own writing style through the study of past masters and the introduction of Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context structured writing techniques. providing a history of classic artists placed in their social, historical and political context and Performance plays a pivotal role in the Music Industry providing practical knowledge programme. Students’ workshop their songs in that helps aspiring artists plan their career. a safe environment and receive expert guidance from songwriting and performance tutors. They Networking and collaboration are central to the may use guitar, piano, loops, apps or software programme and students are encouraged to programmes to support their performance. create music projects with their peers on the Diploma in Music Production programme and utilise musicians studying the Diploma in Popular Music Performance programmes.

38 KEY Information

Modules Entry Requirements • Melody and Lyrics Four GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, • Harmony including English Language. • Structure and Style • Songwriting Workshop / Portfolio Design Applicants must attend a compulsory • Arranging assessment at BIMM London, or submit demo • Listening Skills material if they are unable to • Live Performance Workshop come in person. • Software Notation • Musicianship International students may arrange a remote One-Year Diploma • The Music Industry interview/assessment if they cannot visit our • Music in Context campus. International students must meet • Music Technology English requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. • Extended Studies

Please refer to www.bimm.co.uk Progression Route Songwriting for expanded module information on these Onto BIMM BA (Hons) Songwriting subject areas.

39 BA (Hons) Music Journalism UCAS CODE: P500

If you’re looking to pursue a career in journalism, access to a whole range of unique opportunities but would like to specialise in the discipline of allowing you to engage directly with the music music from the very start, then the BA (Hons) industry in the form of work placements and in Music Journalism at BIMM London will give professional projects. you the competitive edge you need to become a successful music journalist. You’ll be regularly encouraged to network, connect and collaborate with fellow BIMM This highly vocational course will help you students as part of the course, giving you develop dedicated skills in journalism and public unique access to a huge talent pool of relations, all within the specific context of the performers, songwriters, producers and music music industry. business entrepreneurs to write about, interview and promote. You’ll develop a solid base of wider journalistic skills, including the study of topics such as law So to make your way as a music journalist, and ethics, writing and academic skills, and connect with us, and we’ll connect you to a life research techniques, but will also undertake in music. modules distinctly relevant to the music industry, such as the nature of music journalism and PR, music history, digital literacy, the structure and working practice of the music business, music entrepreneurship, and artist promotion and marketing.

The course is designed to act as a direct springboard into employment and you’ll have

40 Subject to Validation by the KEY Information University of West London

An equivalent qualification or experiential Progression Route learning is acceptable via our Accreditation BIMM Postgraduate Certificate in Further and of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) Higher Education, Masters Degree or into processes. Industry. IELTS – 6.0 overall University of West London FHEQ Level: • Year 1 - 120 credits at Level 4 • Year 2 - 120 credits at Level 5 • Year 3 - 120 credits at Level 6 Entry Requirements 160 UCAS tariff points. 5 GCSE’s at C or above including English plus 2 A levels at grade C or above, or equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification.

MODULES YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

All students take the All students take the All students take the following mandatory modules following mandatory modules following mandatory modules in their first year of study: in their second year of study: in their third year of study:

• Introduction to Music • Research Methods • Global Communication Journalism • Cultural Perspectives • Creative Entrepreneurship • Music Journalism: Principles • Engaging with Industry • Professional Project and Practice 1 • Artist Development and PR • Professional Development • Music Business • Music Journalism: Principles • Analytical Perspectives • Journalism in Context and Practice 2 • Writing for the Music • Digital Media Production Industry • Music and Digital Media

Completion with 120 credits achieved allows students to progress to Year 2. ESSENTIALS

Course Duration: 3 years UCAS Code: P500

41 STUDENT SUPPORT

We want to make your stay at BIMM London as easy and comfortable for you as possible. We have academic and personal support teams dedicated to helping you get the most out of being at BIMM. Academic support Personal support We have a full-time team providing a range of Student Support also offers counselling and services for those who need support throughout stress-management. This is done on a one-to-one their studies. These include students with special basis and is strictly confidential. We understand learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions that there are certain stresses and anxieties and other disabilities. Our Student Support team that can affect students so our fully qualified will work on a one-to-one basis to help students counsellors will help with any problems you may learn skills to help with reading, writing, revision have from financial worries to personal issues. and approach to exams and coursework.

For further information you can call Student Support on +44 (0)208 749 3131

42 HOW TO APPLY Applying to BIMM London is simple. All you need to do is follow these steps. Higher Education Diploma Courses Courses 1  You can apply directly to BIMM to secure 1  Make your application through UCAS at your place on one of our diploma courses by ucas.com. To apply via UCAS you will visiting www.bimm.co.uk by calling us on need your course code and also the +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by emailing correct institution codes. [email protected].

T15 – Institution Code for BIMM 2  When we have received your enquiry we

will ask you in for an assessment. If you are The first UCAS deadline for application applying for a course that does not involve is January 15 2015. There are further a practical performance element you will be opportunities to apply but it is recommended assessed on your qualifications, experience you meet this first deadline. and an interview.

2  For performance courses you will require 3  After your assessment or interview we will an assessment with BIMM. Once we have either make you an offer of a place or suggest received your application we will book your what you need to do to develop your skills. assessment, or you can book one before you apply by calling our admissions teams on +44 (0)208 749 3131. For Music Production If you have any queries about BIMM courses courses you will be required to submit a you can call our admissions team on portfolio of your work on application. +44 (0)208 749 3131 or email us at [email protected] 3  If your UCAS application is successful you will be made either a conditional or unconditional offer. If it is conditional it will be pending BIMM receiving any further information that is required, such as exam results and certificates. If it unconditional then you have met the entry criteria for the course.

4 Confirmation of your place will be made through ‘Track’ on ucas.com. It is then up to you to confirm if you wish to take your place.

Know your codes

T15 – Institution Code for BIMM

43 INTERNATIONAL We have a history of teaching students from all over the world, and we want this to continue. International students bring a different dimension to the vibrant BIMM London environment. Contrasting cultures and music tastes encourage our students to look at music from an alternative viewpoint, enhancing the whole experience. Visas Banking Our admissions team can offer advice about If you are moving to the UK for the first time studying in London in order to make the you will probably want to set up a bank account. transition as smooth as possible. The team will You should ask for advice from the bank in your also be able to give you clear concise information home country. Many have agreements with about applying for a Tier 4 visa. It can be a banks in the UK and can assist you with opening daunting task but we will try and make it as easy an account before you leave your home. To open as possible for you. BIMM holds a Tier 4 Highly an account you may need to complete a bank Trusted Sponsor (HTS) licence, which enables us application form and provide your passport, a to sponsor international students on our full-time letter from BIMM and proof of your address. courses at both diploma and degree levels. When applying for a visa we recommend that you allow a minimum of eight weeks from the time of your Working in London acceptance onto a course at BIMM. EU students are able to work while studying. Students from outside the UK will need to get a National Insurance (NI) number. You can find Language Requirements further information about how to be issued an NI Non-native English-speaking students need to number at hmrc.gov.uk/ni/intro/number.htm. UK meet our English language requirement of IELTS Border Agency guidelines state that international 5.0 for diploma and IELTS 5.5 for most degree students holding Tier 4 visas studying at BIMM courses or equivalent. (BA in Music Business do not currently have any working rights. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.)

44 FEES & FINANCE As part of the country’s most successful group of music colleges, BIMM London are uniquely positioned to offer outstanding value and quality.

Many UK universities are charging £9,000 a year for degree courses – all of our undergraduate three-year degree courses are priced at under £6,000 for UK and EU students. All BIMM courses are fully accredited so you can apply to the Student Loans Company to cover the full amount of tuition fees payable.

To find out more, please refer to our finance packs or website for more information on funding options. All fees quoted apply to the 2015/16 academic year only, and are on a per annum basis.

Diplomas UK and EU students Non EU Students UCAS Code

Diploma in Popular Music Performance £4,950 £9,950 N/A Diploma in Music Production (£500 deposit required) (Deposit req. £1,000)* Diploma in Songwriting Free to students under 18**

Higher Education Courses UK and EU Non EU Students UCAS students Code

BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance £5,950 £10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)* W315

BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance £5,950 £10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)* W31M (with Foundation Year)

BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship £5,950 £10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)* W3C5

BA (Hons) Music Production £5,950 £10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)* WH70

BA (Hons) Songwriting £5,950 £10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)* W380

BA (Hons) Music Business £5,950 £10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)* W370

BA (Hons) Music Journalism £5,950 £10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)* P500

* Balance paid within 6 weeks

** UK & EU students aged 17 or under as of 31st August 2015 are eligible for free funding.

45 Student Loans

For most students studying a degree-level course, tuition fees can be covered by a student loan. BIMM London are able to offer loans through the Student Loans Company.

Both UK and EU students are eligible to apply for a student loan. You can find out more Repayments information on the guidelines and how to Your repayments are linked to your income. You apply for a student loan at www.slc.co.uk. The only make repayments when your income is over government also provides useful information on £21,000 a year, and if your income drops below student finance at www.gov.uk/student-finance. this amount repayments stop. Each month you pay back 9% of any income over £21,000, this BIMM have been fully QAA assessed which is would work out at approximately £30 per month a requirement of the government to be able to if you were earning £25,000 per year. offer student loans on a continuing basis. For more information on loans or any queries Student loans for Tuition fees provided by the you may have on tuition fees and student finance Student Loan Company will cover a maximum of please contact the BIMM Finance team on £6,000 of fees per annum if you are eligible for a +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by emailing loan. Where the annual course fees are in excess [email protected] of £6,000, the balance must be paid by the student prior to enrolling each academic year.

46 SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

BIMM London is dedicated to offering opportunities to talented and passionate aspiring musicians and music industry professionals. Our aim is to do as much as we can to help you succeed.

In the last year BIMM, as part of the BIMM group, have offered over £200,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students in need of financial help to make the most of their talents. It is an initiative we are proud to be a part of and we will be continuing with.

For more details about BIMM’s scholarships and bursaries visit the ‘Fees and Scholarships’ section at www.bimm.co.uk/London/fees-finance.

Available Bursaries: EMI Music Sound Foundation Strummerville (The Joe Strummer Foundation for New Music) Marshall Amplification Hartke Shure Mapex PleDge Music

47 ACCOMMODATION in London LONDON IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY SO YOU ARE NEVER SHORT OF PLACES TO LIVE. ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE CITY WITH EASY ACCESS TO FULHAM BY TUBE OR BUS.

Available accommodation includes:

• Dedicated student housing • Private landlords • Houseshare opportunities • Part-boards with families

You can find more details at www.bimm.co.uk/London/life. When you apply we will send you an accommodation pack to help you find your perfect place to live, and each year we also have a dedicated online forum for new students to find out all they need to know about living in London.

48 C o n t a c t Information IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT BIMM London or the information within this prospectus, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH. BIMM London CHECK US OUT ONLINE

Effie Road WEBSITE: Fulham www.bimm.co.uk London SW6 1EN FACEBOOK: United Kingdom www.facebook.com/TechMusicSchool

TEL : +44 (0)208 749 3131 TWITTER: Email: [email protected] www.twitter.com/TechMusicSchool

PLEASE NOTE: The information in the BIMM prospectus and online is believed to be correct. It is YOUTUBE: not part of any agreement with parents/students and www.youtube.com/user/TechMusicSchool the school. Courses and course content are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change.

49 COLLEGE TOURS Throughout the year BIMM tour the country visiting schools and colleges to talk to students about careers in the music industry.

Our college tours are an interactive experience featuring live music as well as a presentation and Q&A session with our experienced college tours team. We lift the lid on how the music industry works and offer advice and guidance on how to pursue your dream career.

Would you like us to visit your school/college? If you’re a student, parent or teacher and would like BIMM to visit your school or college then contact us by emailing our Events team on [email protected]. OPEN DAYS WE HOLD OPEN DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SO THAT YOU CAN GET A SENSE OF WHAT LIFE AS A STUDENT AT BIMM WILL BE LIKE.

At an open day you can:

• Watch live performances from BIMM bands • See a presentation about BIMM courses and our philosophy on education • View our facilities • Meet course tutors • Ask any questions you may have regarding studying at BIMM

To find out when our open days are running check out www.bimm.co.uk/open-days

Please contact us on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by email at [email protected] in order to book your place on our next open day.

50 Steve Allsworth – Rod Stewart, Lily Allen David Laudat – , East 17, Becky Jones – Groove Armada Ray Tovey – one little Indian (Björk) Sandy Buglass – Pixie Lott Les Davidson – Pete Townsend, Tina Turner Jacob Quistgaard – Damon Albarn Glen Rayner – Savage Garden Femi Temowo – Courtney Pine, TUTORS These are just some of the fantastic artists our tutors have worked with

Sebastiaan de Krom – Herbie Hancock John Calvert – The Streets, Lemar Elliott Henshaw – Deep Purple Iain Mackenzie – Ronnie Scott’s Big Band James Bell – Rolling Stones, Gary Moore Victy Silva – Suede, Tom Jones, PLacebo Carys Damon – Gallows, Funeral for a Friend Simon Carter – Jamiroquai, Jon Shone – one Direction, Tinchy stryder Chris Borud – CEE lo Green, Gabrielle Simon Colam – ITV X Factor Accompanist (Series 1-9)

51 www.bimm.co.uk +44 (0) 208 749 3131

All the information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of print. BIMM London, however reserves the right to vary, alter or cancel the services and all other matters referred to herein at our sole discretion and no liability whatsoever shall arise to us by reason of so doing.

BIMM London. Registered Office: 38-42 Brunswick Street West, Brighton, BN3 1EL. Company No. 07172561