BMus (Hons) in Music Performance and Music Management

at University of West London

This course at the London College of Music (LCM) offers you a fantastic range of music career options, thanks to its balance of professional and practical skills development. Around half the course is focused on performance with the other half split across:

• songwriting and arrangement
• the music industry
• management and promotion
   

This allows you to concentrate on the areas of study you are most interested in, building your abilities and knowledge across:

• musicianship, with one-to-one tuition and workshops
• writing, composition and arranging
• stagecraft and performance
• band leadership / musical directorship
• marketing and PR
• entrepreneurship
   

The transferable self-management and marketing skills you will build are suitable for a wide range of music industry jobs. In addition, you will have the option to study live sound, music education or experimental sound.
 

There will also be exciting opportunities to perform and collaborate with other LCM artists and musicians. You will be able to form bands and ensembles, put on showcases and shows, and join recording and production sessions as a musician or producer.
 

In your first year, you will learn a varied repertoire in weekly music performance workshops, develop your music theory knowledge, explore composition and learn about producing music videos.
 

For year two, you will take things a stage further, adding to your performance repertoire and developing your understanding of the music industry.
 

During your third year, you will be playing showcases and other performances, and undertaking a music management project. This is alongside exploring the entrepreneurial aspect of being a performing artist.

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other English language examination equivalents. Contact our International Office to find out more.
 

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications.
 

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.
 

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
 

Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.
 

Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.
 

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
 

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2023/24 academic year are subject to change.
 

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Funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships worth up to £5,000. 
 

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

The course can open up a wide range of interesting career opportunities for you. Once you graduate you could work:

• as a recording artist
• in recording studios
• as a session musician
• on tours or cruise ships
• in schools and colleges, teaching and passing on your skills
• as a music promoter
• for record labels and music management companies