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BIMM University in profile
BIMM University is a higher education college. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
2001
Founded
Bronze
TEF award
24
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for BIMM University, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position47th percentile
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About BIMM University
BIMM University is a higher education college, founded in 2001.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in 2 Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about BIMM University at a glance.
2001
Founded
London
Location
24
Programmes listed
Higher education college
Institution type
Bronze
TEF award
I am a …
Applying from school or college
You apply to BIMM University through UCAS with your A-levels, BTEC or T-level. Colleges often teach HNCs, HNDs and foundation degrees alongside honours degrees, usually in smaller groups with a hands-on, career-focused approach.
From HND to a full degree
Many students start with an HNC, HND or foundation degree at BIMM University and top up to a full honours degree with a final year of study, a lower-cost, step-by-step route to a bachelor's.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or without traditional qualifications, BIMM University welcomes an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and part-time or work-based routes. Colleges are a strong option for returning learners.
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Programmes at BIMM University
24 programmes at BIMM University. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Acting for Screen | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Animation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Acting for Stage, Screen & Digital Media | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Film Business & Production | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Games Art and Technology | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Music | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Digital Film Practice - Post Production | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Content, Media and Film Production | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Music Buiness, Events & Media | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Music Production | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Digital Film Practice - Sound | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Musical Theatre | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Digital Film Practice - Virtual Production | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Digital Film Practice - Visual Effects | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Filmmaking | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Games Design and Development | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Hair and Make-Up for Screen and Film | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Musical Theatre and Dance | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Popular Music Performance & Music Production | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Production Design for Screen & Film | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Songwriting & Music Production | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Popular Music Performance | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Popular Music Performance & Songwriting | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Songwriting | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
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Complete programme list for BIMM University; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (24 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
BIMM University is a campus-based higher education college in London.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
London
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at BIMM University in London. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
6,435
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
7%
International
students from outside the UK
8%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White86%
Asian2%
Black4%
Mixed7%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is BIMM University right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in London
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about BIMM University, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
BIMM University awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Bronze award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in London with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read BIMM University’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Bronze
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
BIMM University awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Bronze for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about BIMM University
Is BIMM University officially recognised?
Yes. BIMM University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How highly is BIMM University rated?
BIMM University is holds a Bronze TEF award for teaching quality.
What can I study at BIMM University?
24 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to BIMM University?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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