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Acm Guildford brand identity

Acm Guildford

United Kingdom • Founded 1996

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: acm.ac.uk

Overview

Founded: 1996
Institution Type: College
Acm Guildford brand identity

ACM Guildford, part of the Academy of Contemporary Music group, is a higher education college for music, production and games based in the Rodboro Buildings on Bridge Street in Guildford.

It opened in 1996 and has since taught more than 25,000 graduates, with sister campuses of the wider ACM group in London and Birmingham. Courses cover games development, creative industries and music production at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with a strong focus on industry-facing practical training.

Location & Contact

Address, phone, email, and online links for Acm Guildford are listed below.

Academic Details

Acm Guildford's academic profile in numbers is listed below.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 865
Female Students: 280

Programs Offered

Browse Acm Guildford's programmes by level, or filter by name.

4 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 4 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

These scholarships are open to students studying in the United Kingdom and may apply to programmes at Acm Guildford.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
DJ Semtex Rap Scholarship
Corporate funded · International students
A scholarship, named after broadcaster and DJ Semtex, for undergraduate applicants across all ACM campuses who show originality and excellence in rap; exact value is confirmed individually.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Metropolis Sound Recording & Engineering (SRE) Scholarship
Corporate funded · International students
A scholarship, delivered with Metropolis Studios, for undergraduate applicants pursuing sound recording and engineering; exact value is confirmed individually.
Nick Gatfield Music Business Scholarship
Corporate funded · International students
A scholarship, named after music executive Nick Gatfield, supporting undergraduate applicants with entrepreneurial ideas in the music business; exact value is confirmed individually.
Punch Records Birmingham Scholarship
Corporate funded · International students
A scholarship, delivered with Punch Records, nurturing talented undergraduate applicants to the Birmingham campus from socio-economically diverse and Black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds; exact value is confirmed individually.
Rex Brown Social Commerce Scholarship
Corporate funded · International students
A scholarship, inspired by social commerce company Rex Brown Ltd, for undergraduate applicants interested in digital content, branding and online business; exact value is confirmed individually.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Supermassive Games Scholarship
Corporate funded · International students
A scholarship, delivered in partnership with Supermassive Games, for undergraduate applicants pursuing game art such as character design, environment art or 2D/3D asset creation; exact value is confirmed individually.
The Matt Long Scholarship
Other funded · International students
A scholarship honouring ACM alumnus and blues guitarist Matt Long, supporting emerging blues guitarists; exact value is confirmed individually.
WCOM Award (Musicians' Company Award)
Other funded · International students
An award delivered in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Musicians, recognising one graduating popular-music performance student for exceptional musicianship and career potential; exact value is confirmed individually.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.
Widening Participation Equipment Bursary
University funded · 250 GBP per total · Living Stipend · Covers Living
A single £250 payment towards course-related equipment, made near the end of Term 1, for new undergraduate entrants from underrepresented groups with a household income below £40,000.
Widening Participation Student Bursary
University funded · 1,000 GBP per total · Living Stipend · Covers Living
A living-cost bursary of up to £1,000, paid in three equal termly instalments, for new undergraduate entrants from households with an income of £25,000 or less.

How to apply to Acm Guildford

A short guide to applying to Acm Guildford — five steps.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Acm Guildford offers 4 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Each programme at Acm Guildford has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit via UCAS or the institution

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to Acm Guildford. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Acm Guildford's own admissions portal at www.acm.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acm Guildford

Quick answers to common questions about Acm Guildford.

When was Acm Guildford founded?

Acm Guildford was established in 1996 (approximately 30 years ago).

Where is Acm Guildford located?

Acm Guildford is located in Guildford, United Kingdom.

What is the student enrolment at Acm Guildford?

Student enrolment at Acm Guildford is around 865.

Where can I learn more about Acm Guildford?

The institution's website is www.acm.ac.uk.

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