BA (Hons)Commercial Modern Music (Bass)
| 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
This four-year programme aims to develop your performance skills at the same time as progressing your career goals, using a deadline-driven project management approach.
At BIMM Dublin, we understand that live performance is the key to you becoming a great bassist, so you’ll spend a lot of time on stage to help you develop and find your niche as a performer.
You’ll also further hone your skills by receiving tuition in bass techniques, music theory and styles across a wide range of genres from pop and punk to folk and funk.
The degree is both academically and musically challenging, providing the perfect balance between practical and technical skills, and theory and analysis.
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 Performance in Context, Session Skills, Commercial Songwriting, Music Business Studies, and Music Teaching Practice, you can tailor the degree to fit your own personal goals.
Life at BIMM will stretch you as a musician and performer, but will inspire you as a bass fan too, as you attend unique Masterclasses by some of the best bass players and musicians in the world. 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.