ICMP, based in London, has been developing and delivering music education and training to students of contemporary music for over 30 years, longer than any other UK school.

We pride ourselves first and foremost on the continuing success of our alumni within 6 months of graduating over 94% of our graduates are in employment or further education*. And in 2017, we know that our graduates were earning an average salary of £24,000* six months after graduating, which is £5,000 higher than other UK music students.**.

Key to our philosophy is the understanding that every student is unique. We have always focused therefore on the needs and potential of individual students, ensuring that the music education we provide is tailored and personalised, giving you the best chance of success in the very competitive and challenging environment of the music industry.

In November 2021, ICMP was successfully awarded Full Degree Awarding Powers. This means ICMP has taken full responsibility for the academic integrity and standards of its programmes, and the award of its undergraduate music courses and postgraduate music courses since September 2022. 

Recent developments have seen us expand our teaching into the areas of Live Event Management and Digital Marketing.

*DLHE • Employment of Leavers Survey - UK domiciled undergraduate leavers 2016/17 | ** DLHE 2017

Why choose ICMP

Our mission is to inspire, encourage and equip our students to succeed by delivering relevant and innovative education of the highest quality.

https://www.icmp.ac.uk/about-icmp/why-choose-icmp

Our facilities

We are committed to investing in the best teaching and learning environment for our students, with the latest equipment always available.

https://www.icmp.ac.uk/facilities

Success stories

Here at the ICMP we are very proud of the achievements of all of our students and alumni.

https://www.icmp.ac.uk/about-icmp/success-stories

Tutors

Central to your educational experience at the ICMP are the tutors, who not only deliver the course curriculum but also provide a range of advice, feedback, support and guidance during your course of study.

https://www.icmp.ac.uk/about-icmp/tutors

International Partners

ICMP has developed an international reputation and a network of global contacts during more than 30 years of developing and delivering cutting-edge courses to students of contemporary music.

https://www.icmp.ac.uk/industry-connections/international-partners

Quality and Governance

Our mission is to inspire, encourage and equip our students to succeed by delivering relevant and innovative education of the highest quality.

https://www.icmp.ac.uk/about-icmp/quality-and-governance

Research

We are committed to investing in the best teaching and learning environment for our students, with the latest equipment always available.

https://www.icmp.ac.uk/research-scholarly-and-professional-practice

History & Heritage

We have developed our provision over 30 years to ensure that ICMP graduates enjoy a significant advantage as they start out on their chosen career paths.

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