International Partnerships
BIMM University is committed to international collaboration and has a number of academic partnerships around the world. The internationalisation strategy of the University includes the development of stronger links with overseas institutions that share the same ethos and values as BIMM.
Our progression agreements allow students from other cultures and backgrounds to finish their education at BIMM and graduate with an internationally recognised British degree. We also promote knowledge exchange and industry-led workshops with our partners to improve best practice in both academic and practical skills development.
Global Music Institute (GMI), India
Partnership with BIMM Music Institute
GMI is India’s leading contemporary music institute, specialising in holistic learning to develop well-rounded students across traditional Hindustani music, Western classical music and world music. Founded in 2011 with a mission to bring a distinctive and modern approach to music education in India, the institute has a diverse international faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.
Students who successfully complete the Artist Diploma – Contemporary Music Performance pathway at GMI can apply to the second year of the following BIMM Music Institute courses at any of our campuses:
- BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance Level 5
- BMus (Hons) Songwriting Level 5
- BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Songwriting Level 5
Students who successfully complete the Artist Diploma – Contemporary Music Production and Audio Engineering pathway at GMI can apply to the second year of the following BIMM Music Institute courses at any of our UK campuses:
- BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Level 5
- BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production Level 5
- BA (Hons) Music Production and Music Business Level 5
- BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Music Production Level 5
- BA (Hons) Songwriting and Music Production Level 5
International College of Music (ICOM), Malaysia
Partnership with BIMM Music Institute
The International College of Music (ICOM) in Kuala Lumpur is Asia’s Leading College of Contemporary Music. With fully equipped performance halls, recording studios and surround sound facilities, students can hone their talent studying with experienced faculty and industry leaders. ICOM is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and its full-time programs are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Established in 1995, ICOM’s vision is to be THE music education hub in Asia. The College strives to offer innovative programs that produce employable graduates in an environment that fosters diversity and honors compliance to legal authorities.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Sound Production at ICOM can apply to the final year top-up degree programmes at our UK colleges:
- BA (Top-up) Electronic Music Production (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
- BA (Top-up) Music and Sound Production (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Music at ICOM can apply to any of the following BIMM Music Institute courses at our UK colleges:
- BMus (Top-up) Popular Music Performance (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
- BMus (Top-up) Songwriting (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
- BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production Level 5
- BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Level 5
Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media (NOROFF), Norway
Partnership with BIMM Music Institute and Screen and Film School
Noroff is Norway’s largest Higher Vocational College, consisting of University College, Higher Vocational College and Online Studies, with campuses in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Kristiansand. All of the educational programmes at Noroff are accredited by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). They offer programs with an attractive combination of practical and theoretical expertise. The programs are not only future-ready, but also practical and in-demand by today’s employers.
Students who successfully complete the Vocational School Diploma in Sound and Music Production – composition pathway at Noroff can apply to the following courses at BIMM Music Institute UK Colleges:
- BA (Top-up) Songwriting and Music Production (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
- BMus (Top-up) Songwriting (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
Students who successfully complete the Vocational School Diploma in Sound and Music Production – Production pathway at Noroff can apply to the following courses at BIMM Music Institute UK Colleges:
- BA (Top-up) Music and Sound Production (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
- BA (Top-up) Electronic Music Production (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
Students who successfully complete the Film Production 1 Professional Degree and Film Production 2 Higher Professional Degree at Noroff can apply to the second year of the following courses at the Screen and Film School UK colleges:
- BA (Top-Up) Filmmaking (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
Pearlbay Institute, Sri Lanka
Partnership with BIMM Music Institute
Pearlbay Institute is an accredited Pearson BTEC centre with state-of-the-art facilities and expert, qualified teachers. They offer industry-focused and practical training with a personalised curriculum and offer professional development opportunities outside the classroom. Pearlbay aims to be the leading audio engineering institute in South Asia through focusing on the quality of teaching and learning, staff, buildings and technology that will support students on their journey.
Students who successfully complete the Higher National Certificate at Pearlbay can apply to the second year of the following courses at BIMM Music Institute UK Colleges:
- BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production Level 5
Students who successfully complete the Higher National Diploma at Pearlbay can apply to the final year of the following courses at BIMM Music Institute UK Colleges:
- BA (Top-up) Music and Sound Production (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
Cork College of Further Education and Training (CCFET), Douglas Street Campus, Ireland
Partnership with Screen and Film School
Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB) was formed in 2013 through the integration of the Cork City and County Cork VEC’s and in January 2014, what was FÁS training in Cork came under the remit of Cork ETB. For the first time ever, Further Education and Training (FET) became part of a single, coherent integrated structure. Cork College of FET Douglas Street Campus aims to provide a wide range of Further Education opportunities, working from a strong base of creative, vocational and work oriented courses, with a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and training, responding to local, national and European needs. They offer a stimulating and supportive learning environment, to enable students to develop their full potential for life and work.
Students who successfully complete the Film, TV and Video Production (QQI L5) and Advanced Film, TV & Video Production (QQI L6) course at CCFET can apply to the final year of the following Screen and Film School courses at the UK colleges:
- BA (Top-Up) Filmmaking (stand-alone Level 6 qualification)
