Courses

ACM’s Level 3 course in Songwriting is designed for musicians who want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to develop careers as artists, producers and musical innovators of the future. Songcraft, electronic music production and creative concepts are embedded into hands-on practical workshops and classes throughout the course, with industry projects putting it all into context.

If working out the rules, systems, puzzles and challenges that shape a player’s experience in a game is what you get excited about, then Game Development: Design is for you.

Turn your love for games into a career and become part of a thriving global gaming industry. Digital games are only possible because of the programming skills that turn imagination into reality. This specialism allows you to learn programming and apply that knowledge to the specific context of making games in a team.

Turn your love for games into a career and become part of a thriving global gaming industry. Ideally suited to those who have a passion for both art and games. Visual design lies at the heart of most games, from concept to completion.

Become part of one of the fastest-growing global industries. This specialism allows you to learn about the global game industry from both an indie and AAA perspective. You’ll learn how to pitch, market, and project manage games in a collaborative environment with game designers, artists, audio designers and programmers.

The Postgraduate Course in Creative Industries Futures is designed for emerging and established creatives who want to advance their practice, deepen their expertise and expand their professional possibilities. This flexible postgraduate programme allows you to shape your learning around your interests — whether you’re a producer, entrepreneur, performer, technologist, educator or creative leader.

The Horns & Strings discipline at ACM is designed for players who want to operate in modern music, not just traditional contexts. Whether you come from jazz, classical, or a self-built background, the aim is to turn your playing into something adaptable, collaborative, and professionally relevant.

The ACM Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Industries Futures is a ground-breaking course that allows you to gain academic credits for your industry and professional experiences. It enables industry professionals, graduates, academics and creatives to construct a space for knowledge exchange that spans the boundaries of academic, professional, cultural, socio-economic, ethical, and pedagogical practices.

ACM’s Level 3 course in Music Production is designed to give its students a focused learning experience, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for continuing study at a higher education level or building a career as a Music Producer. Students are given access to a host of world-class Music Production facilities.

Music and sound effects create the atmosphere necessary for games to become immersive experiences and are often used as a means of feedback on a player’s actions. If you recognise the importance of audio in games and want to make sound environments and scores to electrify players, then this is the degree for you.

ACM’s Level 3 course in Games Development is designed for aspiring developers aged 16+. This hands-on course introduces you to game design, programming, digital art and interactive storytelling. You’ll work in industry-standard labs, collaborate on real game projects and develop the confidence and experience to progress into higher education or junior roles within the games industry.

The Production Summer School Course equips students with essential skills in Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) proficiency and live recording techniques.

The Games Summer School Course provides students with essential skills in music composition, sound design, and coding tailored for video game development.

ACM Guildford’s Performance Programme for 12–17s gives young musicians a real studio experience in a supportive, inspiring environment. Across 10 weeks, you’ll get hands-on training in Music Performance (Bass, Drums, Vocals, Keys, Guitar).

ACM Guildford’s Production Programme for 12–17s gives young musicians a real studio experience in a supportive, inspiring environment. Across 10 weeks, you’ll get hands-on training in Music Production, taught by tutors who work professionally in the music industry.

ACM’s Music Evening Programme for Adults (21+) gives you the space, guidance and industry-standard facilities to build confidence and grow creatively — without committing to full-time study. Running one evening a week, this 10-week programme offers focused training in Music Production, taught by industry-active professionals in real studios.

ACM’s Music Evening Programme for Adults (21+) gives you the space, guidance and industry-standard facilities to build confidence and grow creatively — without committing to full-time study. Running one evening a week, this 10-week programme offers focused training in Music Performance (Bass, Guitar, Drums, Vocals, Keys), taught by industry-active professionals in real studios.

The Rap/MC route is a specialist performance pathway for students whose voice and lyrics are their primary instrument. Rooted in Black music and cultural traditions, from Jamaican sound system culture through to hip-hop and its global evolutions, the route engages with a wide range of styles and practices, including grime, drill, trap, boom bap and alternative rap.

Whether you are interested in a career in Film, TV, and online media scoring, video game music, concert music, popular music, or simply artistically focused composition, ACM provides the faculty to develop your compositional directions.

The Songwriter degree offers a comprehensive pathway combining songwriting and music production, equipping students with versatile creative skills for diverse careers.

Taught by industry professionals, the course delivers a flexible, personalised curriculum combining core modules, practical projects, and industry-focused skills. Emphasising collaboration, real-world experience, and professional development, the programme builds confidence, creativity, and readiness for the music industry.

Going beyond the ordinary, we’ve collaborated with industry leaders, professional drummers, industry employers, managers, and labels to create this specialised industry-leading course. This program empowers you to tailor your degree, choosing the skills units that matter most to you as a drummer.

ACM’s programme centres on popular music while incorporating elements of jazz and classical traditions, providing a platform for aspiring keyboardists to develop creativity, refine technique, and begin a transformative musical journey across styles and professional pathways.

Become the most in-demand musician in the industry market with the great skills you develop, and enjoy networking with like-minded artists who require that low-end know-how you have. There has never been a greater musical period to embrace the f-clef! Your journey starts with Bass studies at ACM.

Whether you want to develop your technique, stylistic knowledge, tone or general musicianship, we’ve got every facet covered. While working on your performance skills, you will gain hands-on experience working with the latest technologies and have the opportunity to attend regular masterclasses with some of the world’s finest guitarists.

The Foundation Programme is designed for students who want to begin their creative industries journey but need additional time, skills or qualifications before progressing to degree-level study.

The Music Performance Summer School Course gives students the core skills needed to develop as confident, expressive and versatile performers.

ACM’s Level 3 course in Music Performance is designed to give its students a focused learning experience, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for continuing study at Higher Education level or building a career as a Musician. Students can choose from Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals disciplines and are given access to a host of lectures, tutorials, workshops and masterclasses led by the same world-class music industry professionals that teach on our Higher Education programme offerings.

ACM, in collaboration with Metropolis Studios, offers a pioneering Sound Recording and Engineering course. Combining Metropolis’s award-winning expertise with ACM’s 25 years of teaching, students learn to capture, manipulate, and enhance sound. Study in world-class facilities, mastering recording, mixing, mastering, Atmos techniques, studio design, and professional session preparation.

Become a Social Commerce Producer / Broadcaster / Content Creator / Strategist with the new online economy.

Live show/presenter-Ready. Plan, host, produce and analyse live shopping and short-form content — with real briefs, studio time and mentors who do this for real.

The Live Production & Technical Arts degree prepares you for one of the most in-demand areas of the creative industries. Whether you’re drawn to live sound, lighting, stage management, backline tech or event production, this pathway equips you with the technical skillset and hands-on experience needed to operate confidently in professional environments.

The Music Business degree equips students for dynamic careers in the global creative industries. Explore artist management, marketing, live events, digital strategy, entrepreneurship, or content creation while developing essential skills and insight. Learn from industry professionals, collaborate across ACM, and build a portfolio showcasing your strengths as an emerging creative leader.