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Electronic Music Production - CertHE

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

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Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
UCAS CODE: 3757

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

  • Location

    ICMP London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Across this exciting one-year Cert HE Electronic Music Production course, you’ll be taught by ICMP’s expert tutors and collaborate with talented producers, DJs, composers and sound designers, to build a solid foundational knowledge of innovative audio technologies.During your year studying this electronic music course in London, you’ll explore the approaches and techniques used by today’s iconic electronic music artists, as you start to develop a good understanding of digital craftsmanship and all its nuances.With a focus on synthesis, sampling, mixing and DAWs, you’ll begin to build your impressive technical expertise while starting to shape your creative identity as a DJ, artist or electronic music producer. You’ll explore a range of industry standard software (DAWs), plugins, hardware and music delivery approaches, developing skills in listening, project management, workflow mastery and ideation.To gain a thorough understanding of the context of electronic music in today’s music industry, you’ll explore its history and genres in detail – from its origins in ‘80s hip-hop, to the rise of the ‘90s rave scene and beyond. You’ll also study the music business from the perspective of an electronic music producer, exploring A&R, rights and royalties, music copyright and modern music’s most successful revenue streams.Across the year, you’ll interact with esteemed lecturers and guest speakers – all with vast knowledge across the technical, creative and business spectrum of electronic music production. You’ll also spend time connecting and collaborating with peers across ICMP’s rich talent pool, creating electronic music and live performances.Upon completion of your Cert HE Electronic Music Production, you’ll have gained the skills needed to start working professionally as an electronic music producer. Or, if you’d like to carry on with your studies, you can head straight into the second year of ICMP’s BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production or BA (Hons) Creative Music Production degrees to continue building your abilities as an electronic music production professional.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

  • Campus address

    Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, ICMP, 1B Dyne Road, London, Camden, NW6 7XG, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    79th out of 80

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    84 38%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    27th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    44th

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