Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
London, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- —
- International students
- 40%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1986
Overview
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) is the UK's longest established independent contemporary music school, founded in 1986. With campuses in London, Liverpool, Leeds and Glasgow, ICMP offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in music performance, songwriting, music production, music business, and related disciplines. ICMP was awarded Full Degree Awarding Powers in November 2021 and holds a TEF Silver rating for Teaching Excellence.
Fields of study
- Music Performance
- Songwriting
- Music Production
- Electronic Music Production
- Audio Engineering
- Music for Film, TV & Games
- Music Business
- Live Event Management
- Music Marketing
- Music Psychology
- Vocal Studies
- Creative Musicianship
- DJ and Electronic Music
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September 2026, September 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- enquiries@icmp.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Creative Music Production (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) Live Event and Festival Management (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) Music Psychology in Practice (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) Songwriting (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.