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.

Keys

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.

Horns/Strings

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.

Music Business

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.

Creative Industries Futures

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.

Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Industries Futures

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.

Production

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