Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM)

At ACM, students learn in real studios, rehearsal spaces, and production environments, taught by tutors who are active industry professionals. Our provision spans diploma to master’s level study, delivered through an interdisciplinary, project-based, and flexible curriculum. This includes accelerated degree routes and the world’s first accelerated integrated master’s programme, designed to support diverse learner pathways and evolving industry needs.

We emphasise applied learning, with students developing skills across music production, gaming, songwriting, performance, sound engineering, and creative business. This ensures they graduate with the technical, creative, and professional capabilities needed for sustainable careers. This is supported by our Industry Link provision, where students benefit from direct access to industry professionals, live briefs, masterclasses, and real-world opportunities embedded throughout their studies. Learning remains current, relevant, and closely aligned to industry practice, while also enabling students to build networks and gain experience that supports progression into employment. 

ACM also operates Metropolis Studios in London, Europe’s largest recording complex, providing a direct connection to industry where professional practice informs teaching, and innovation helps shape future industry development. 

Since opening in 1996, ACM has supported over 25,000 graduates into careers across the music and wider creative sectors, with alumni achieving recognition at the highest level, including Grammy, BRIT, Ivor Novello, and Billboard Music Awards. 

Courses

Creative industries, music, and games development. 

Types of qualifications

Foundation courses; Undergraduate degrees; Master’s degrees; Short courses; Summer courses.

Academic partnerships

Validated by a UK university.