A. Application forms are available from the this site, or on request from the Admissions Team on 01483 500 800.

These forms will detail the mandatory requirements for students to complete, such as demo recordings of set tasks, as asked for by our tutors. Music Business and Tour Production students will need to answer application questions and may be interviewed in some cases.

In cases where this demo recording cannot be completed, students can apply to have an audition, contact Admissions or call 01483 500 800.

A. The ACM Diploma course is available from 16 years old, Higher Diploma is for 17 years plus, and Degree is for 18 years plus. There are no upper age limits on our courses. You’re never too old!

A. Performance applicants should take their time over the demo recording, making sure they have accurately recorded the set tasks as listed on the application forms. Demos that do not include the listed application tasks will not be considered for courses.

Production applicants must record tracks of their own produced work, and answer questions on the application form. Demos should include your best possible work.

Business and Tour Production students should answer questions to the best of their ability, demonstrating a strong interest in this area of study.

All applicants should include photocopies of their last qualifications (i.e. certificates or results pages). Please do not send the original copies, unless instructed to do so by Admissions or you an international student, as your files are non-returnable. Applicants may also include cover letters and references where appropriate.

Places are first come, first served; therefore applicants should send in their application at their earliest convenience. Please note that whilst educational and musical grades will be looked at, a high percentage of your application result rests on this application and any demos, so make it count!

A. Yes. A deposit must be made to secure your place at ACM. This should be paid within 30 days of being offered a place on a course. This deposit will be taken off the total amount of your course fee. To find out how much your deposit will be, please contact Admissions on 01483 500 800. For those not applying for loans the balance of your fees will be due on 31st August prior to your study year.

A. UK Higher Diploma and Degree students who have not already had access to student loans before, can borrow from Student Finance England. A Student Finance Guide will also be issued to students once they have been accepted onto a course.

EU students can also apply for student loans. A student finance guide will be issued when you’re offered a place, which will explain this process.

If you have previously completed a course at the same level or higher level of study, ACM may not be able to obtain funding to support your studies and therefore you may be required to pay the full course fees. The government has taken this decision because it believes that teaching such students ‘is not…usually as high a priority for public funding as support for students who are either entering higher education for the first time, or progressing to higher qualifications’. You may also be unable to achieve the educational qualification but will receive the relevant ACM certificate if you pass. This is known as an ELQ (Equal or Lower Qualifications) For more information on Student Finance and further bursaries, visit www.direct.gov.uk

All funding information is correct at the time of publication. ACM reserves the right to make changes or amendments without further notice.

A. Guitarists and bassists should bring their instruments as well as their own leads (leads can also be purchased at reception). Vocalists will need to bring their own microphone and leads. Drummers should bring headphones and drum sticks. Production students will need to bring their own headphones and memory sticks to keep production work safe. Tour Production students should provide suitable protective footwear for use in practical sessions.

A. Students can only study one discipline full-time. However, there are plenty of extra-curricular activities available, and students can attend tutorials in other discipline areas, all of which are available at no additional cost.

A. An accommodation pack is available from Student Relations upon request once you are enrolled on a course. Please email [email protected], your name, address, contact telephone and state the course which you will be starting. Accommodation Packs will be available from the beginning of June; you will receive information on private lettings.

A. There are many live performance modules as part of the performing courses. There are also live events organised by the BDC, including Livelink every Tuesday evening, as well as events at other locations, such as the festivals Beach Break Live, and the Great Escape Festival.

A. We have a Business and Artist Development Centre (BDC) that can offer career advice and support. They also organise live performance and networking events. This is the students’ link to the industry.

A. Yes. ACM has a fantastic team of trained Education Guidance members. Applicants should declare any learning or medical difficulties on their application form, and will have the option to be assisted by this team throughout their course. Click here for more information.

In addition, ACM has a counselling option, which can be accessed by any student through the Student Relations Team. If students do not wish to discuss issues in person, please note students will have access to the Student Portal, which is an online communication tool, where you can message staff members.

A. Students can defer their place for one year, once offered a place. This request must be confirmed in writing and sent to the Admissions Team.

A. ACM runs tours on Fridays. Please see the website for times and availability. The tour includes a guided walkthrough of the facilities, a presentation, and during term time we will visit a live performance workshop if possible. To book a space on the tour you can visit the website or call Admissions on 01483 500 800. Tours are only available if booked in advance. Anyone turning up without prior booking and confirmation from the Admissions Team may be refused a tour.

ACM also has regular Open Days throughout the year which allow you the freedom to roam the school and chat to the tutors and staff directly. Check the ACM website for the date of the next Open Day.

A. ACM Edexcel BTEC level 3 Diploma sits on the UCAS framework. Therefore the grades you receive from ACM will equate to UCAS points which can be used to progress onto higher education.

Additionally, the ACM Higher Diploma is a certificate of Higher Education but does not equate to UCAS points as it is a level 4 qualification. This does, however, allow you to access relevant Degree programmes.

For further clarification please contact the Admissions Team on +44(0)1483 500 800.