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:
BA (Hons) Commercial Music
BA (Hons) Music Business Management
BMus (Hons) Composition for Film, Games, & Other Media
BMus (Hons) Commercial Music Technology
BMus (Hons) Music Performance and Production
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).
Courses and lecturers
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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:
BA Commercial Music
BA Music Business Management
BMus (Hons) degrees:
BMus Composition for Film, Games, & Other Media
BMus Commercial Music Technology
BMus Music Performance and Production
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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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:
UCAS Tariff Points: 96-104
A Levels: CCC-BCC (equivalent grades are also accepted)
BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
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.
Located 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.
Facilities
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:
Computer labs
Digital piano rooms
Edit rooms
Extensive library with workspaces
Individual practice booths
Recording studios
Soundproofed performance rooms
The Venue, LCCM’s exclusive gig space
The Music Box also boasts its own bar and social spaces, for students looking to unwind after class.
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Student support
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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:
Academic engagement support, provided to the student body and college committees, across activities and events
Academic and study support, specific to each student’s course and study experience, including bespoke additional study support sessions where appropriate
Careers services, tailored to the needs of every individual student
General administrative advice, from financial matters, to accommodation, to life admin
Support for students with disabilities and additional needs, including the creation and provision of independent learning plans
Student welfare and well-being support, including pastoral support, one-to-one meetings, and self-help resources
All support is professional, practical and, where appropriate, confidential.
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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:
Teach in small groups to the highest academic standards
Offer one-to-one academic tutorials
Provide access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
Offer current insights from leading industry professionals
Place emphasis on collaboration and effective communication
Create work-ready graduates, ready to embark on a successful career in their chosen sector
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.
Clubs and Societies
LCCM students benefit from a packed schedule of events organized by the student committee, with recent projects including:
Songwriters’ Club
Student podcast
Live music events
Social events
Skills mentoring
End-of-year riverboat party
City life
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).
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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:
One-to-one careers advice with the Industry Liaison Officer and the careers team
Interactive, informational lectures and masterclasses from industry leaders and professionals
In-house Artist Development and A&R teams to help with strategizing goals, projects, and releases
Career events
Careers workshops
Assistance with CV development
Assistance with job applications
Interview preparation
Assistance with finding work experience opportunities
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:
have been accepted to study on a full-time course at LCCM
be aged 17 or over
Fees
LCCM charges tuition fees to domestic undergraduate students at the following rates:
Full-time students: £9,250 per year
Part-time students: £4,620 per year
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Why go to LCCM?
As well as a wide range of courses, studying at LCCM offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at LCCM.
Many courses at LCCM offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, LCCM also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at LCCM to suit you.
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.
What can you do with a degree from LCCM?
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
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.
What accommodation does LCCM offer?
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.
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.
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