LCCM · University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
Develop songs, recordings and live work around your identity as an artist. Connect songwriting and self-production with an understanding of the contemporary music industry.
The course includes a Foundation Year. The official modules for that year are shown here; confirm the complete curriculum with our team. Careers describe the subject area and do not guarantee employment.
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For songwriters and performing artists building original work and a professional portfolio.
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
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Performs or creates music for live and recorded settings.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Writes music to suit stories, briefs and media formats.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Creates lyrics and melodies for songs.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Guides the creative and technical production of recordings.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Sets up and mixes sound for live events.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Records and processes sound in production studios.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Records or edits sound for screen productions.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Operates sound, lighting and video equipment at events.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Teaches instrumental or vocal skills to individual learners.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Use music within a therapeutic relationship to support wellbeing.
How to get there: Complete the relevant approved professional qualification and HCPC registration; additional degree or postgraduate study is required.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Teach academic or vocational subjects in further education.
How to get there: Needs subject expertise, occupational experience and the teaching or assessor qualifications required by the employer.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.
Median for SOC 2313: secondary education teaching professionals. It includes different experience levels. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Requires an accepted teacher-training route and appropriate teaching status; this course does not confer QTS.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Selects and mixes recorded music for audiences and events.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates resources and programmes for arts organisations.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Promotes artists, recordings and live performances.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates event planning, suppliers, budgets and delivery.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates an artist’s business affairs and career development.
How to get there: Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Supports talent scouting and the development of recording projects.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Supports licensing music for screen, advertising and other media.
How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Coordinates artist requirements and communication at live events.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
• 48 UCAS tariff points from accepted qualifications for LCCM’s music Foundation courses in London. • Equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications considered individually. • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the relevant English language requirements.
• Friendly, informal interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. • Preparation depends on the music degree applied for. • Some courses require live performances or examples of your music. • Music Business Management does not require a portfolio. • Preparation instructions provided before the interview.
• Friendly, informal interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. • Preparation depends on the music degree applied for. • Some courses require live performances or examples of your music. • Music Business Management does not require a portfolio. • Preparation instructions provided before the interview.
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Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source
Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
Funding sourceTo receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
Read the official attendance guidanceStudent Services provides academic and pastoral guidance, individual learning plans and assessment accommodations. The fees page describes student-finance eligibility and DSA support; individual eligibility must be checked.
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-26
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
Official course pageAdditional facts checked on the official course page: Duration (2026-10-26)
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