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£9,535 per year
Start Date
September
Duration
With Foundation FT: 4 years/PT: 8 years
Institution Code
L83
UCAS Code
MPP
COURSE OVERVIEW
The music industry has changed. Today’s successful musicians are multi-instrumentalists who can produce their own music, manage their own projects and capitalise on their online channels.
The BMus hons Music Performance & Production Course is aimed at producing versatile, musically literate graduates with the skills, theoretical knowledge and networks needed to develop lasting careers as professional musicians.
On our Degree Music you will learn from professional musicians working in the Industry who bring their practical knowledge and expertise into the classroom. So, whether you are an Instrumentalist, Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Arranger or Music Lecturer this is the course for you.
In order to succeed on this degree, you will need to have a solid foundation in your chosen specialism. If you don’t have but would like to develop your skill further, you will need to apply for the four-year degree with integrated foundation year.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- UNDERGRADUATE (3 YEARS)
- FOUNDATION (4 YEARS)
- Calculate your UCAF TARIFF POINTS
- PERSONAL STATEMENT
| Entry Qualification | UCAS Points | A Levels | Equivalent |
| BMUS (Hons) Music Performance & Production | 104 | BCC or ACD or ABE or A*A* | BTEC extended diploma : DMM |
Entry is subject to talent audition & music theory test.
Relevant equivalent work experience or talent audition (including music theory test) can be considered in place of formal qualifications
Please click here to see the Audition Guidelines document for this Programme.
| Entry Qualification | UCAS Points | A Levels | Equivalent |
| BMUS (Hons) Music Performance & Production | 52 | CD | BTEC extended diploma : MPP |
Entry is subject to talent audition & music theory test.
Relevant equivalent work experience or talent audition (including music theory test) can be considered in place of formal qualifications
Use our basic tariff points table below to calculate how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth. Please note that this UCAS tariff table is an indicative guide only.
For a complete list of qualifications, please refer to the UCAS Tariff Points Calculator.
The personal statement is an important part of your application and is your chance to tell us about your aims in music and why it interests you. Your ability to communicate effectively is important, so the quality of your writing is a factor in how we make our decision. In particular, we will be looking for you to show a genuine interest in music, demonstrated by one or more of the following:
- learning an instrument either taught or self-taught
- extra-curricular music activities at school, college or in the community
- performing music as a soloist, a band member or forming a band
- writing or producing music
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- FOUNDATION
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- SKILLS
- PROGRESSION
- Career paths
- INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR
- BMUS DEGREE
- Extracurricular activities
SEMESTER 1
- Music Theory 1
- Instrumental & ensemble Skills 1
- Essential Study Skills & Academic Writing
SEMESTER 2
- Music Theory 2
- Instrumental & ensemble Skills 2
- Filesharing, Fisticuffs & the Philosophy of Copyright
SEMESTER 1
Compulsory modules
- Harmony & Theory 1
- Music Industry Landscape
- Music Programming 1
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 1
- Professional Performance 1
- Jazz Performance 1
- Songwriting 1
- Studio & Production 1
- Music Directing and Arranging 1
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules
- Harmony & Theory 2
- History of Popular Music
- Music Programming 2
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 2
- Professional Performance 2
- Jazz Performance 2
- Songwriting 2
- Studio & Production 2
- Music Directing and Arranging 2
SEMESTER 1
Compulsory modules
- Harmony & Theory 3
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 3
- Professional Performance 3
- Jazz Performance 3
- Songwriting 3
- Studio & Production 3
- Music Directing and Arranging 3
- Music Programming 3 Sound Design
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules
- Harmony & Theory 4
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 4
- Songwriting 4
- Studio & Production 4
- Professional Performance 4
- Jazz Performance 4
- Music Programming 4 Contemporary Electronica
- Musical Directing & Arranging 4
SEMESTER 1
Compulsory modules
- Harmony &Theory 5
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 5
- Songwriting 5
- Studio & Production 5
- Professional Performance 5
- Jazz Performance 5
- Composing for Media Broadcast 5
- Musical Directing & Arranging 5
- Artist Development 1
- Music Teaching 1
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules
- Working in the Music Industry
Optional Modules
- Principal Instrument 6
- Songwriting 6
- Studio & Production 6
- Professional Performance 6
- Jazz Performance 6
- Composing for Media Broadcast 6
- Musical Directing & Arranging 6
- Artist Development 2
- Music Teaching 2
Generic Skills in Core Modules
- communication
- personal management
- collaboration
- research
- analysis
- career planning
- critical thinking & research skills
- academic and business writing & editing
- the art of influence
- understanding of public policy principles
- managing change
Subject specific knowledge and skills in core modules
- instrumental or vocal technique
- music theory
- arrangers’ piano
- ear training
- transcription
- DAW-based music production
- arranging
- a clear understanding of the dynamics and key organisations within the music business and its sub-sectors
- an appreciation of the complexity of music rights
- knowledge of intellectual property law
Subject specific skills in optional modules
- performance
- songwriting
- studio-based recording and production
- composition and arranging
- scoring to picture
- second instrument study
- musical directing
- music teaching
Study progression
- PG Diploma in Music or a related subject
- PGCE or other teaching qualifications
- Further study at Masters Level (on completion of the BMus (Hons))
Other Careers
The work-based and self-management skills you will learn on this course will also support you if you choose to undertake a range of roles outside of the music industry.
- Music Teacher
- Executive, Manager, Administrator, Officers in any business
- Project Manager
This course is designed to equip you with the skills, theoretical knowledge and connections necessary to establish a lasting career in music. The list below highlights some of the career options available:
- Professional session musician
- Arranger
- Musical director
- Band member
- Producer
- Songwriter
- Programmer
- Executive, manager, administrator, officer in the music or wider entertainment industry
- Music industry entrepreneur
The BMus Performance & Production is complemented by a foundation year course aimed at students whose musical skills need improving to gain UG entry. Study at this level is designed to give students a structured musical education, for example if you have not studied music formally at Level 3 or had prior access to private music lessons.
The course is built so students will learn and achieve the sufficient musical, industry and study skills. It concentrates on ensuring students develop a foundation level of technique on their chosen principal instrument. The course also provides an introduction to music theory and core performance, rehearsal and study skills.
We believe this course will allow students to be fully prepared for our BMUS UG courses, as they will ensure you achieve the full set of knowledge and practical skills required to study at Level 4.
What you will learn?
- An understanding of rudimentary music theory
- Development of natural musicianship
- Essential instrumental and performance skills
- The ability to collaborate
- Key Academic Study Skills
- An understanding of core Industry skill
This BMus (Hons) Music Performance course is designed to give you a broad range of skills to maximise your employability. You will develop high-level skills in your specialist area, such as your instrument and this will be supported by a broader range of skills that relate to contemporary music.
In addition, you will acquire experience and transferrable skills that are essential to all careers. On this degree, you will create the music you want to make, and we’ll help you establish the career you want to fulfil.
The LCCM student body is a highly creative community and we encourage students to network internally, creating events and activities themselves. The student committee organises student social and open events in our Music Box venue and performance rooms. We have many activities that occur throughout the year, including industry guest masterclasses for the whole college and weekly workshops such as Songwriting, Programming, Instrumental group lessons, Choir to open jams are offered to compliment your studies. These workshops also gives you the opportunity to experiment with new musical ideas, to improve your music skills and knowledge in a relaxed and informal setting.
We encourage students to attend industry networking events and conferences, especially those that happen in London. The Music Box venue regularly hosts gatherings with some of the most influential industry organisations including UK Music, the BPI, the Ivors Academy, the Student Radio Association/Student Music Network and the Featured Artists Coalition. We are an official venue for BBC Introducing Live in 2022.
