Channel your inner performer. Become a world-class drummer.
Aimed at ambitious and talented drummers looking to play at the highest level, ACM’s degree course (BA (Hons) Music Industry Practice – Musician Route) will teach you the skills and give you the experience you need to become an all-round, in-demand drummer and build a career in the music industry. 
At ACM you are encouraged to spend lots of time playing live on stage in front of an audience, as we believe this helps you to really develop as a drummer and performer. You’ll spend time studying technical and improvisational skills, music theory, composition and technology. You’ll also gain a practical knowledge of the music industry, and work on developing your own style. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to network and collaborate with other aspiring musicians, and the friends you make here could turn out to be very useful industry connections. So give your musical career the best possible chance of success by studying in a creative and nurturing environment with cutting-edge facilities and exceptional tutors!
Course Details
Award
BA / BSc (Hons) Creative Industries FuturesMCCI Creative Industries FuturesAwarding Body
Middlesex UniversityModes of Study
Full timeWhat is an accelerated degree?
In 1999 ACM pioneered the World’s first accelerated degree delivering two 45-week terms that allowed a traditional three-year degree to be delivered across two-years. Over the subsequent 20 years this model has been adopted as the gold standard delivery for two-year degrees, with the government recognising the model developed by ACM in legislation in 2017.
The accelerated model provides a quicker route to industry by condensing a three-year degree into two years through the addition of an extra third term during the Summer. This means that students study a year and a half’s worth of a degree in a one year time timeframe. This model means that students do not study more intensively during any given weeks of the course, the extra learning takes place during weeks that students would normally be on an extended Summer holiday at a traditional University.
The accelerated nature of the course does still allow for time off, with seven weeks of the year taken as holiday between terms. This system mirrors the type of holiday periods students are familiar with through their study at School and College. Due to ACM’s industry connections, partnerships and vocational project briefs, students get numerous opportunities to work whilst on programme, even gaining academic credits for their work. This means it is possible to study and build a meaningful CV during your accelerated course, with opportunities to learn and earn whilst on programme.
Study Level(s)
Foundation
Our foundation year combines academic skills with real life creative projects to give you the experience you need to begin your career within the creative industries. If you’re passionate about creativity, but don’t have the right qualifications for our full degree, then our foundation year is for you. For budding producers, musicians, creative artists and songwriters. Whatever your age and background, our aim is to support your learning journey. Our foundation programme has been carefully designed and crafted to build your confidence, creative skills within your discipline and develop your essential academic skills to prepare you for succeeding at Degree level. We use a variety of teaching methods to support your learning that may include:- Lectures and seminars both online and in person
- Discipline specific skills units
- Online activities
- Access to masterclasses and workshops
- Independent study
- Portfolio building
- Collaborative projects
- Portfolio Development
- Creative Project Management
- Academic Practice & Effective Communication
- Introduction to Songwriting & Song Structure
- Introduction to Production & Digital Software
- Introduction to Instrumental Development
- Introduction to Stagecraft, Collaboration & Performance
- Introduction to Synthesis & Sound Design
- Introduction to Music Theory
Campus Delivery
ACM Remote
This pathway is for students who prefer to join the programme entirely online as remote learners.
This could be for a range of reasons including to manage your projects or work schedule more effectively or because you are located too far from an ACM campus in the UK, or situated outside the UK for the duration or part of the programme.
This could include a number of students from an organisation, co-working space or a professional association who wish to provide a shared learning space for students on the programme in specific locations for their staff or members.
Duration
Degree2 Year accelerated delivery
3 Year accelerated delivery including Foundation Year
3 Year traditional delivery
Integrated Masters
3 Year accelerated delivery including postgraduate year
FHEQ Credits
Degree 360Integrated Masters 540
UCAS Institution Code
Institution A48Entry Requirements
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All candidates will be required to attend an audition / interview. View audition guide
All candidates will be required to attend an audition / interview.
2 Year Degree
All candidates should hold at least two Cs at A-Level (or an equivalent Level 3 qualification), possessing a minimum of 104 UCAS points*.
We normally require Grade C/4 GCSE (or an equivalent qualification) in English. Candidates should be capable of using the English language fluently, and able to structure arguments and present evidence to a standard appropriate to study at Level ‘4’. Where the application materials appear insufficient to form a clear judgement on the candidate’s fluency, additional documentary evidence (e.g. recent essays) will be called for. Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to have achieved IELTS level 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent qualification.
We welcome applications from those who might have completed alternative qualifications, and/or have prior experience. All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
* New UCAS 2017 tariff system.
Foundation Level 0
We normally require Grade C/4 GCSE (or an equivalent qualification) in English. Candidates should be capable of using the English language fluently, and able to structure arguments and present evidence to a standard appropriate to study at Level ‘0’. Where the application materials appear insufficient to form a clear judgement on the candidate’s fluency, additional documentary evidence (e.g. recent essays) will be called for. Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to have achieved IELTS level 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent qualification.
We welcome applications from those who might have completed alternative qualifications, and/or have prior experience. All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Masters Level
All applicants will undertake an audition that will assess their suitability for the programme based on their subject and academic ability.
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Details regarding the English Language requirements for Middlesex University programmes can be viewed here.
Fees & financing information can be found here.
Audition Guide
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