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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: W35C

Creative Musicianship

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,250Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the CertHE Creative Musicianship at Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. ICMP’s one-year CertHE Creative Musicianship is a newly redesigned programme which will help you explore your unique artistic identity, provide you with an extensive introduction to how the music industry operates, and guide you on your first steps towards success as a highly skilled creative artist. Suitable for vocalists and instrumentalists, the programme is ideal for those looking to eventually become entrepreneurial and creative music professionals with varied and enduring portfolio careers. Through a practical and theoretical examination of performance, composition and music business,... International tuition fees are £16,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Music Performance Techniques
Composition and Songwriting Fundamentals
Music Business and Entrepreneurship
Recording and Production Essentials
Ensemble and Creative Collaboration
Music Theory and Language Development
Career Development and Professional Practice
Individual Artistic Development Project
UCAS Code:W35C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£29,500
3 years£13,000£19,500£25,500
5 years£16,000£23,000£30,500

UK subject average: £20,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£20,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£20,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures 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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance offers Creative Musicianship as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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