BA (Hons)Commercial Modern Music (Songwriting)
| Study location | Ireland, Dublin |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | TU961 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Applicants must attend an audition to determine their eligibility for the course. |
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Overview
At BIMM Dublin, our Songwriting degree is one of a kind. We have a strong focus on writing technique, analysis and personal stylistic development, and you’ll be encouraged from day one to explore your creativity as an artist, where our expert tutors will guide you to deliver career-making tunes.
Our four-year programme aims to develop your songwriting skills at the same time as progressing your career goals, using a deadline-driven project management approach.
The degree is both academically and musically challenging, providing the perfect balance between practical and technical skills, and theory and analysis.
To succeed as a great songwriter, a detailed understanding of the music business is essential. We’ll share our knowledge of music publishing, contracts and recording technology, and will deliver our teaching in line with the latest trends and directions in the evolving music industry.
You’ll be part of a creative community of gifted writers, performers and music industry professionals who you can collaborate and network with to help bring your talent to life.
Through a range of optional modules, including The Songwriter/Producer, Commercial Songwriting, Music Business Studies and Music Teaching Practice, you can tailor the degree to fit your own personal goals.
You’ll get to attend unique and inspiring Masterclasses by some of the best musicians in the world, which will stretch you as a songwriter. You’ll also have the opportunity to audition for The BIMM Album and termly BIMM gigs.
Your course will culminate in a Professional Project designed to teach academic research skills, and give you the opportunity to develop a live industry project of your choice, giving you a head start into the workplace when you graduate.
Career opportunities
Graduates can progress directly to employment in the music industry in roles such as solo performer, band member, session musician, backing vocalist or songwriter, or can continue their study with a Postgraduate Certificate in Further and Higher Education at BIMM Brighton or a MMus Popular Music Performance at BIMM London.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries.