The London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) is a specialist creative community built for the next generation of artists, producers, performers and music industry innovators. Based in the heart of London, LCCM brings together students from across performance, production, songwriting, artist development and music business, creating an environment where collaboration is part of everyday life.
At LCCM, creativity is not something students pursue alone. Vocalists, rappers, producers, instrumentalists and aspiring entrepreneurs learn, create and perform together, forming the kind of creative partnerships that often continue long after graduation. The college celebrates individuality, diversity and self-expression, while encouraging students to develop their own artistic identity within a supportive and inclusive community. LCCM is proud to be officially validated and accredited by the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). This partnership has helped shape a contemporary portfolio of programmes designed to reflect the realities of today's music industry and the careers emerging within it.
Alongside postgraduate study and specialist pathways, LCCM offers a focused range of undergraduate degrees:
BA (Hons) Commercial Music
BA (Hons) Music Business Management
BMus (Hons) Music Performance & Production
BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering
By maintaining a carefully curated portfolio, LCCM is able to provide highly personalised teaching, small-group learning and meaningful opportunities for students to collaborate across disciplines. Courses are delivered by active industry professionals at The Music Box, LCCM's purpose-built creative campus on London's South Bank, where studios, rehearsal spaces and performance venues sit at the centre of student life.
Every programme is designed around practical experience, industry engagement and creative development, ensuring students graduate not only with a respected qualification, but also with a portfolio of work, a professional network and the confidence to build a sustainable career in music. LCCM alumni include internationally recognised artists such as Tom Walker, Rhys Lewis, Annatoria, Caleb Kunle and DayDreamers. Just moments from Southwark and Borough tube stations, LCCM offers students the opportunity to study in one of the world's most exciting music capitals, surrounded by the venues, communities and cultural energy that continue to shape contemporary music today.
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3.5In recent years, LCCM has invested almost £5 million into state-of-the-art facilities at its brand new and purpose-built Southbank campus, the Music Box, providing the very best resources for studying and practising music, writing, and entrepreneurship.
Facilities include:
The Music Box also boasts its own bar and social spaces, for students looking to unwind after class.
2.6Situated in Zone 1, LCCM offers students the benefits of a central and vibrant London location. A wide range of private accommodation options can be found nearby, catering to different needs and preferences-including shared houses and apartments, private studios, homestay options, and private halls of residence.
LCCM also offers excellent transport links, making it easy for students to explore London and commute from more affordable neighbourhoods. With Southwark Underground Station and Waterloo Station just a short walk away, students enjoy fast, direct connections to destinations across London as well as areas outside the city.
The LCCM 2026 Scholarship scheme is currently under development - please visit the LCCM website for more information.
LCCM charges tuition fees to domestic undergraduate students at the following rates:
UK students studying on eligible courses can apply for a student loan from Student Finance England to cover the cost of their tuition fees.
International students are advised to contact LCCM's recruitment team to find out fee information and schedules for their desired course.
LCCM offers six undergraduate degree programmes, all validated by its partner institution, the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). UCA is one of the top specialist arts universities in the UK and was ranked Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).
At LCCM, students can choose to study the following undergraduate programmes:
BA (Hons) degrees:
BMus (Hons) degrees:
Undergraduate degrees are typically three years in length when studied full time, though some courses offer an integrated foundation year for students who require additional support or musical skill development.
Courses are taught by industry-leading lecturers and teaching staff, all of whom are experts in their fields. This includes musicians, producers, and music business executives. Classes are kept purposefully small, ensuring that students receive a bespoke education in keeping with their personal interests and ambitions.
LCCM also offers two CertHE awards and four Master's degree options.
LCCM consistently ranks highly for student satisfaction across its degrees and has been named the top provider of music performance and music business degrees in the country (NSS, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022).
Since its inception in 2002, LCCM has endeavoured to create a new and modern approach to teaching contemporary popular music. By combining the teaching and learning techniques of the very best universities and conservatoires with an appealing art school environment, it has gone from strength to strength in appealing to both students and employers.
As a result, LCCM became the first music college where all students were required to gain an in-depth understanding of both music performance and music production.
LCCM strives to deliver an exemplary educational experience to all of its diverse student cohort, with a commitment to:
Home to more than 500,000 students, London is frequently voted the world's top student city. And with LCCM located right at its cultural heart, its students are able to make the most of all it has to offer. With a great nightlife, an enormous selection of bars and eateries, as well as museums, attractions, and sporting experiences on every corner, there truly is something for everyone in the city.
Music students in the UK's vibrant capital are particularly lucky, with an abundance of gigs, live music nights, concerts, and festivals to enjoy. In 2023, more than one million people attended live music events across the city per week (Mayor of London, 2023).
2.6In place of a traditional student union, there is the LCCM Student Committee. This is made up of elected individuals from all levels of study at the college, and its purpose is to represent the student voice and organise a calendar of activities and events to be enjoyed throughout the year.
The Student Committee is made up of four sub-committee's including: Diversity, LGBTQ+, Wellbeing and Events.
3.5LCCM prides itself in offering extensive support to its students, ensuring that they are able to make the most of their college experience, from the application process all the way through their studies, and beyond.
The institution's friendly, experienced, and approachable student services team is on hand during office hours to offer support, advice, and guidance for any student who might need assistance or direction.
Available support includes:
All support is professional, practical and, where appropriate, confidential.
3.4LCCM is ranked top in the country for graduate outcomes amongst contemporary music education providers, with 100% of its graduates in highly skilled employment (HESA, 2021, published 2023).
With all courses and modules designed with real-world business and employability at their core, students benefit from an up-to-the-minute, future-proofed musical education, continually informed and updated by LCCM's connections within the contemporary music industry.
LCCM develops its students and alumni through:
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