Billen Ted Scholarship
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MCCI Music Performance - Drums (Integrated Masters) at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music). Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Aimed at ambitious and talented drummers looking to play at the highest level, ACM’s degree course (BA (Hons) Creative Industries Futures – 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. International tuition fees are £17,200 per year, home/UK fees are £11,440 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
| UCAS Points | 104 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£17,200
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,440
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £12,500 | £18,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £23,000 | £30,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) · Undergraduate
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) · Undergraduate
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) · Undergraduate
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) · Undergraduate
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) · Undergraduate

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers Music Performance - Drums (Integrated Masters) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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