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Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

Popular Music Performance

England, United Kingdom · UCAS W316

Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
ICMP London
Intl. Tuition
£16,250 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
W316

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Music performance graduates pursue careers as professional performers, session musicians, recording artists, music educators and arts project managers. A portfolio career combining live performance, teaching, recording and community music is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
2,250
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
20.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£16,250
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Music
  • Popular music
  • Music performance
  • Musicianship
  • Singing

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
2,250
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
20%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Creative arts scene

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students2,250
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students20%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Music performance graduates pursue careers as professional performers, session musicians, recording artists, music educators and arts project managers.
  • A portfolio career combining live performance, teaching, recording and community music is typical, particularly for conservatoire graduates.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£16,250
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£16,250per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£647/mo
Food & Groceries£240/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,121
Annual living costs£13,461/yr