These one-year practical and vocational courses are equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels, and are all about developing your technique, improving your performance skills and musical style, getting yourself noticed by connecting with the music industry, and steadily building your confidence towards that of a professional musician.

There are five Artist Development Diploma couses; Bass, Drums, Guitar, Songwriting and Vocals, as well as the Entrepreneur's Diploma in Music Business and the Diploma in Live Sound and Tour Management.
Whichever BIMM Brighton Diploma you choose, you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the way the music industry works, plus will study music theory, music history, and musicianship skills such as sight reading and ear training. All in all, it’s a fantastic grounding for a holistic understanding of modern music and the industry that surrounds it.
Artist Development modules include
Technical Development, Session Styles, Pre-production, Live Performance Workshops, Aural Perception and Ear-training, Music Theory, Music Industry, Music in Context, Performance Preparation and Research & Investigation.
Songwriting modules include
Composition, Singing, Performance Preparation, Music Theory And Keyboard Skills, Pre-Production, Live Performance Workshop (Lpw), Sight-Reading And Ear Training, Musical Arranging, Music Industry, Music In Context
Music Business modules include
Music Industry Studies, Career Development and Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Promotion, Management in Music, Business Project, Extended studies and Music in Context.
Live Sound and Tour Management modules include
Live sound practice, ear training and mixing, Live sound theory, the music industry, music in context, marketing and promotion, tour and events management, research and investigation, backline technical management.