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Foundation Diploma in Professional Musicianship – Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals at BIMM University

BIMM University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year practical, vocational part-time diploma in Dublin for guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists, at 4.5 hours a week. It covers technique, styles, music theory and digital audio recording, with masterclasses and BIMM gig auditions. Validated by BIMM University: 60 CATS credits at Level 4 (30 ECTS).

Faculty: BIMM Music Institute Dublin  |  Department: Performance  |  Duration: 1 year part-time (4.5 hours a week)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Performance Workshop 1 and Instrumental Skills (semester 1); Performance Workshop 2 and Creative Music Theory (semester 2).

Career pathways

Music industry careers or progression to BA (Hons) Commercial Modern Music at BIMM.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of one module at Level 5 (equivalent to one O6 at Leaving Certificate); applicants must be 17 on 1 January of the year of entry and attend an audition. English: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). EU/IE students, total cost if paid in full. Source

International applicants: GBP 10,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). International students, total cost if paid in full. Source

Duration: 1 year part-time (4.5 hours a week)

Apply through the official page: https://www.bimm.ac.uk/apply/

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