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£9,535 per year
Start Date
September
Duration
FT: 3 years, PT: 6 years
Institution Code
VAA
UCAS Code
BMC0
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is aimed at producing versatile, musically literate graduates with the skills, theoretical knowledge and networks needed to develop lasting careers as professional composers for film, TV, games and other media.
What will you learn?
The BMus Music Composition for film course is designed to give you a broad range of skills to maximise your employability. You will develop high-level skills in composing music for all forms of visual media, with each level building on the knowledge gained from the previous one. Your course is therefore designed to give you a focused set of skills that you can apply to a broad range of media contexts. While gaining a music composition degree, you will develop high-level composition, arranging and technology skills that relate to composing music for all forms of media, for example film, TV and games.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- UNDERGRADUATE (3 YEARS)
- Calculate your UCAF TARIFF POINTS
- PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please click here to see the Audition Guidelines document for this Programme.
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.
| A Level | UCAS Points | AS Level | UCAS Points |
| A* | 56 | – | – |
| A | 48 | A | 20 |
| B | 40 | B | 16 |
| C | 32 | C | 12 |
| D | 24 | D | 10 |
| E | 16 | E | 6 |
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
- composition for different band formats
- interest in scoring music to picture
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Course structure
- Carrer Paths
- Extra-curricular activities
- YEAR 1
- YEAR 2
- YEAR 3
All modules are compulsory and the course will give you a deep insight into:
- Harmony
- Composing for Media, Film and Games
- Musical Directing and Arranging
In the final semester of Year 3 Harmony is replaced by the Working in the Music Industry module which gives a bespoke look at your individual career and how you intend to gain employment within the industry. Added to all of this there are compulsory piano lessons for 2 years contained within levels 4 and 5 of the Harmony modules. There are also compulsory programming lessons in Years 1 and 2.
However, most importantly, while you’ll gain valuable experience needed for employment in the ever-growing market of media music, you’ll also be obtaining the skills needed to write for live instruments and deal with real musicians face to face through the Musical Directing modules. In essence every aspect of being a professional composer is covered.
This course is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and connections necessary to establish a lasting career in music. The list below shows some of the options available:
- Media music composer for TV, radio and games
- Film music composer
- Arranger
- Musical director
- Programmer
- Executive, manager, administrator, officer in the music or wider entertainment industry
The programme will also prepare you for postgraduate study.
Extra-curricular optional workshops such as Choir, Drumline, Jazz Improvisation, instrument lessons, Industry and Large Ensembles are offered to compliment your formal studies. These workshops also give you the opportunity to experiment with new musical ideas, learned from other classes without being formally assessed.
LCCM has many events, guest speakers and masterclasses throughout the academic year. These involve artists and industry professionals coming to LCCM and giving different perspectives as well as providing further inspiration and insight on working in the music industry.
BLOCK 1
- Harmony 1 & The Music Industry Landscape
- Musical Directing & Arranging 1
- Composing for Media 1 (Documentary) & Programming
BLOCK 2
- Harmony 2 & History of Popular Music
- Musical Directing & Arranging 2
- Composing for Media 2 (TV) & Programming
BLOCK 1
- Harmony & Theory 3
- Musical Directing and Arranging 3
- Composing for Media (Games) 3
BLOCK 2
- Harmony & Theory 4
- Musical Directing and Arranging 4
- Composing for Media (Action Thriller) 4
BLOCK 1
- Harmony & World Music or Jazz Arranging
- Musical Directing and Arranging 5
- Composing for Media (Broadcast) 5
BLOCK 2
- Working in the Music Industry
- Musical Directing and Arranging 6
- Composing for Media (Film) 6
EXPERIENCE LCCM IN PERSON
Visiting LCCM in person is the best way to discover why it’s the perfect place for your music journey. During an open day or personal visit, you’ll meet our expert advisors, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and experience the vibrant, creative energy that defines our campus.
MEET AN ADVISOR
Tour the building and get advice on your studies and career direction. In-person, online and phone call options available.
JOIN AN OPEN DAY
Book your place at our next Open Day and find out more about LCCM and why it’s the place to be.
If you have any questions regarding LCCM, please call us on 020 3535 1080 or e-mail us at contact@lccm.org.uk or complete the form on this page and we will get back to you shortly.