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The London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) is an exciting, modern institution that caters exclusively for music students across the realms of performance, production, and business. It celebrates diversity, creativity and innovation, encouraging students to stay true to their vision and beliefs while providing an in-depth education through courses which hold their value for a lifetime.
LCCM is proud to partner with a number of renowned specialist music and arts institutions in both industry and education, including one of the UK’s leading specialist arts universities, the University for the Creative Arts. Through this partnership, LCCM updated its entire portfolio of degree programmes in 2023.
Alongside a range of Cert HE courses and postgraduate courses, LCCM offers a thoughtfully curated selection of undergraduate degree courses:
By offering such a compact selection of study programmes, LCCM has been able to create truly innovative and specialized curricula. Classes are taught by experts in their field and are delivered at the institution’s modern and purpose-built campus, the Music Box, which opened in the vibrant heart of London’s Southbank in 2018.
All courses are designed with employability at their heart, ensuring students graduate with a thorough understanding of the music industry and what is required to achieve success. Evidencing this is LCCM’s impressive list of alumni, including award-winning Tom Walker, Marie Dahlstrom and Ernesto Marichales.
Conveniently located just a stone’s throw from both London Bridge and Waterloo stations, and less than three minutes’ walk from Southwark underground station, LCCM offers students a unique opportunity to obtain a top-quality music degree in the world’s best student city (QS Best Student Cities, 2024).
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 three CertHE awards and four master’s degree options.
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GET PROSPECTUSAcademic entry requirements
Entry requirements at LCCM are course dependent, so students are advised to carefully check the specific requirements for their desired course prior to application.
At undergraduate level, most study programmes require students to meet one of the following academic entry requirements:
Some courses may require students to hold existing qualifications in specific subject areas, such as music or music technology.
Students enrolling on a four-year foundation degree may have to meet lower, or more flexible, entry requirements.
Students who do not meet the academic entry requirements, but who hold relevant professional experience or a strong portfolio, are encouraged to contact LCCM directly. The institution may be able to offer flexible routes into its courses.
English language requirements
Undergraduate international students must demonstrate a strong grasp of the English language, equating to CEFR level B2 in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
The minimum requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
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ASK A QUESTIONLocated in central London, students at LCCM benefit from a number of local private accommodation options, which are nearby or within a short distance on public transport. Options include private halls of residence, and private rentals, with plenty of opportunities to flat share with other students.
London can be an expensive place to live as a student. However, LCCM’s convenient proximity to a number of nearby tube and train stations, including Waterloo Station, means that students on a tight budget find they are able to easily commute to class from cheaper areas of the city and its suburbs.
In 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.
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LCCM 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.
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITELCCM 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:
In 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 organize a calendar of activities and events to be enjoyed throughout the year.
LCCM students benefit from a packed schedule of events organized by the student committee, with recent projects including:
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).
LCCM 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 offers a dedicated and experienced in-house industry liaison officer, who organises networking opportunities and informational talks, as well as the provision of tailored advice and connections suited to students’ specific interests and ambitions.
LCCM’s bespoke careers services, accessible even after graduation, include:
The Dr. Mathew Knowles Scholarship is unique to LCCM. Through this competitive scheme, eligible students are given the opportunity to showcase their talent in musical performance, production, or business, through a series of auditions and performances.
The scholarship takes the form of a competition, judged by Destiny’s Child manager and member of LCCM teaching staff, Mathew Knowles. The winner receives a bursary to cover the full value of their LCCM tuition fees, up to a value of £27,750.
Eligible students must:
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.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
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You'll be shocked by the number of clubs and societies on offer at LCCM. There's something for everyone! As well as being able to pick different clubs and societies, most courses let you choose modules at different points through your degree.
As well as personalising your course through optional modules, you may have the chance to do a work placement during your studies. Developing your professional skills through work placements is a great way to add to your CV and boost your employability.
If you want a job you love (and who doesn't?), getting a job in a field you're passionate about is a great place to start. By studying a subject you really enjoy, you'll be qualified for a range of jobs relating to that subject, which you'll hopefully love.
For those who aren't ready to give up on education after an undergraduate degree, you'll have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate study such as a master's or even a PhD.
LCCM's accommodation is designed to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. All your bills are included in your rent, you'll have free WiFi and your rent also includes security and maintenance.
You'll have access to communal areas like kitchen and dining facilities, where you can socialise with other students you're living with. Disabled students will find several rooms adapted in accessible halls to suit a range of access requirements.