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• Location: Manchester, England,
• Year of foundation: 2016,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed.

BIMM Music Institute Manchester is a private music institute that is part of the BIMM University network and specializes in teaching UK higher education programs in the field of music sciences and art.

The network of the Music Institute has campuses in cities of Great Britain, Ireland and Germany. The main campus, located in London, was opened in 1983, and the Manchester branch was opened in 2016. All the study areas of BIMM Music Institute Manchester have modern facilities and musical equipment, allowing students to discover their talents and develop competitive skills. It offers high-quality bachelor's, master's, and diploma programs in music production and business, songwriting, journalism, and many others.

The multinational student community creates a special atmosphere on campus, allowing students from different countries not only to gain valuable knowledge, but also to broaden their horizons, get acquainted with the traditions of other cultures, and make friends.

BIMM implements an individual approach to each student's education, focused on their success, achievement of goals and progress. The teachers are current specialists in the music direction, have high qualifications and extensive work experience, which allows them to transfer knowledge in a modern style.

BIMM boasts a wide network of cooperation, through which its students gain practical experience even before graduation. Music studios, large—scale corporations, television and radio stations - their employees, managers and specialists are frequent guests at master classes, seminars and qualification exams.

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Hands-on learning is at the heart of every BIMM program, which allows students to gain applied skills even before graduation: numerous master classes, internships in leading organizations, participation in events, filming and editing provide students with competitive experience, important career connections.

BIMM Music Institute Manchester offers higher education programs in several academic departments: Bachelor's, Master's. The programs are united in the areas of study:

• Bass
• Musical performance,
• Songwriting,
• Live sound,
• Drums
• Vocal
• Keyboards
• Promotion of events,
• Guitar
• Media, Communications,
• Music Business,
• Music
• Music Production,
• Electronic music production,
• Event management and others.

World-famous musical bands were created in Manchester: The 1975, Pale Waves, Oasis, Joy Division, The Smiths and others.

BIMM does not have residences, but offers assistance in finding suitable housing near the campus. In Manchester, you can rent a room in a special student dormitory, rent an apartment separately or together with other students, and live with a host family. Meals can be organized either independently or according to pre-agreed plans. The most convenient areas for accommodation are considered to be:

• Manchester City Centre and Oxford Road,
• Rusholme,
• Fallowfield,
• Withington.

Students have great opportunities for organizing leisure and recreation. The university has an effective system for developing career and professional skills: students visit the offices of companies and organizations, get acquainted with industry experts, participate in celebrations, events, festivals. Manchester is one of the most developed cities in Britain, where a large number of attractions, historical and architectural monuments, cafes and restaurants, sports centers and playgrounds are concentrated - here everyone will find for themselves what is interesting to him.

• Fully accredited higher education programs,
• The BIMM Music Institute's campus network allows students to combine classes on multiple campuses, changing the setting at will.,
• Modern equipment, including musical instruments, necessary equipment and materials during studies in the UK,
• Highly qualified teaching staff consisting of active music professionals,
• Additional free skills development classes,
• Career support after graduation.

The BIMM Music Institute Manchester is located in three buildings, each of which is equipped with everything necessary to progress in learning, expand skills and start in the music industry.

Academic buildings have five classrooms, two classrooms for reading, public areas for communication and collaboration, and a Career Center for entrepreneurial projects. Students will have access to the most modern music studios equipped with professional equipment and software — Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton. In recording classes, you can use microphones, recording equipment, DJ consoles, and a variety of musical instruments: strings, keyboards, and percussion. The institute's computer classes offer students to use Mac devices with a complete software package that will allow them to work effectively on individual and collective projects.

General description of the buildings of the Institute stipulates:

• The building on Great Marlborough Street is a 12,000—foot playground with classrooms, a large common room,
• Bank Chambers — two modern studios, control rooms and assembly rooms. Here, students will be taught how to produce and record music in accordance with professional industry standards.,
• The Trading Exchange is a modern building equipped with classrooms for dubbing,
• Three iMac labs, and rooms for rehearsals and editing.

BIMM Music Institute Manchester has external facilities located outside its campus as well.:

• Gorilla and the Manchester Performance Academy,
• Blueprint Studios for songwriting, sound recording,
• The Thirsty Scholar for organizing events.

The academic year consists of three trimesters:

• Autumn: September-January,
• Spring: January-May,
• Summer: May-September.

The introductory week for first-year students is organized in early September.

Vacation dates are common for all students:

• Winter: December 13 - January 7,
• Spring: April 11-May 2.

List of additional fees includes:

• Deposit upon receipt,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Use of infrastructure (collection),
• Rent of rehearsal rooms, equipment,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Individual needs, additional classes, academic and other support,
• Pocket expenses.

Prospective students go through several introductory stages, most of which are available online:

• Choosing a program, clarifying the details of admission,
• Filling out the registration form, providing the required documents,
• Receiving a positive response on the consideration of the application,
• Passing possible entrance exams, including interviews,
• Receiving an official invitation to the program,
• Making a deposit to reserve a seat,
• Arrival at the campus and start of classes.

Admission of new students is on a competitive basis, subject to availability.

The higher education programs taught at BIMM Music Institute Manchester allow students to find employment or continue their academic journey immediately after graduation. Most students get to know their employers at the practical stage before the end of the program, which gives them the opportunity to start their careers faster than students from other institutions.

1. Age: from 18 years

2. Level of education:

• for diploma and bachelor degree: high school diploma
• for teaching and teaching certificate: undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• diploma of graduation.

3. Practical / creative skills (playing instruments, singing, creativity)

4. Level of English: from IELTS 6.0.

Each year, the institute provides several scholarship programs with a limited number of awards for those who are successful in learning and the arts, as well as those who have financial difficulties. The awards cover part of the costs of the program:

• Future Talent Scholarship,
• Fair Access Fund – payments for students who have outstanding success but are in a difficult life situation,
• Fatboy Slim Martles Scholarship.

Upon admission, international students are offered discounts to cover part of the tuition fee up to £2000.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision