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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: DJ01

DJ And Electronic Music Production

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
Leeds, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,250Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The CertHE DJ And Electronic Music Production at Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you’re interesting in launching a career as a DJ or electronic music producer, ICMP’s one-year CertHE in DJ and electronic music production gives you the theoretical, creative and technical foundation to make it happen. Whether your goal is to play live, produce original tracks or build immersive audio-visual experiences, this practical and highly collaborative DJ course will equip you with the core skills to stand out from, and in front of, the crowd. You’ll learn the fundamentals of DJ performance, audio production, sound design and mixing, all while shaping your own unique style and s... 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

DJ Performance Fundamentals
Digital Audio Workstation Production
Sound Design and Synthesis
Audio Mixing and Mastering
Live Performance and Event Planning
Music Technology and Industry Tools
Genre Exploration and Set Curation
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:DJ01
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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

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