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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Guildford

  • Location: Town

About us

ACM is a specialist provider, delivering degrees, diplomas and postgraduate provision across creative industries programmes in subjects including, music performance, games development, sound engineering, visual arts, and business.

Our students collaborate in interdisciplinary teams on industry-set projects throughout their programme. This is done in our state-of-the-art facilities, supported by industry mentors and an academic staff team who are also practicing professionals. ACM is a microcosm of the creative industries, giving our students an impactful space to start their journey into their chosen field whilst still on programme.

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This is ACM

ACM is the UK’s leading provider of creative industries education, offering unrivalled mental health and wellbeing support, state-of-the-art studio facilities, and expert-led industry masterclasses. With an award-winning curriculum and a faculty of seasoned professionals, ACM equips students with the skills, experience, and confidence to graduate industry-ready.

What makes us different

At ACM, we do things differently. We’re not just a place to study, we’re a launchpad for your career in the creative industries. From our industry-focused Metropolis Degree to our specialist courses in Music, Business, and Games Development, we offer pathways that reflect the real world.

Whatever your passion, we cover any and all learning in the creative industries to get you where you want to be.

We’re proud to call the legendary Metropolis Studios – Europe’s largest recording facility – part of our family. More than just a world-renowned studio where over 70% of this year’s BRITs winners were produced, Metropolis is where our students learn, collaborate, and grow.

And our support doesn’t stop at graduation. With Industry Link, our dedicated careers team, we’re here to help you connect with employers, gain experience, and thrive long after your studies.

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Course locations

ACM Guildford

The Rodboro Buildings, Bridge Street, Guildford, GU1 4SB

ACM Online

The Rodboro Buildings, Bridge Street, Guildford, GU1 4SB

ACM Birmingham

3 Lionel St, Birmingham, B3 1AG

ACM London

16 Bromell's Road, London, SW4 0BG