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.
Course location: London
Foundation
Music Production
The Music Production course is designed for aspiring studio producers collaborating with artists and bands. Learn essential studio techniques, including mixing consoles, outboard gear, microphones, and creative mixing and mastering. Gain experience leading and managing studio projects, working individually and within ensembles to realise artistic potential.
Live Production & Technical Arts
The Live Production and Technical Arts pathway will give you a comprehensive understanding of the technical, creative and professional skills required to succeed in a fast-moving and exciting industry. The live events sector has become one of the largest, most dynamic and culturally influential areas of the entertainment industry, extending far beyond music concerts and festivals into broadcast, theatre, corporate events, esports, immersive experiences, touring productions and large-scale public events.
Songwriting
The Songwriter degree offers a comprehensive pathway combining songwriting and music production, equipping students with versatile creative skills for diverse careers.
Composition
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.
Rap & MC
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.
Vocals
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.
Guitar
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.
Bass
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.
Drums
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.