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Course overview
LCCM’s BA (Hons) Commercial Music provides a comprehensive award for modern music makers with pathways suited to solo vocalists and rappers, DIY producers, ambitious DIY artists and creative executives. The new degree combines the best knowledge and expertise from LCCM’s long-running music performance & production degree but with less emphasis on music theory and traditional instrumentation.
The programme combines core and optional modules that are almost all cross-programme enabling students to meet and collaborate with peers on the other music and music business programmes at LCCM.
Job outcomes
Music Industry Careers
- Artist or Performer
- Producer
- A&R/Production Manager
- Creative business owner
- Songwriter
- Programmer
- Event manager
- Executive, Manager, Administrator, Officer in the music or wider entertainment industry
Other Careers
- Digital Marketing
- Executive, Manager, Administrator, Officers in any business
- Project Manager
What you'll learn
Knowledge & Understanding
- Culture & Context: Identify opportunities through investigation into new and existing cultural trends, genres and consumer needs
- Industry know-how: Design innovative and effective solutions to meet current or future opportunities in the music and entertainment industry, respecting any intellectual property rights and securing appropriate commercial terms.
Cognitive Skills
- Evaluation: Integrate advanced skills, techniques and procedures in a range of tasks.
- Analysis: Evidence of the viability or suitability of your insights and solutions through critical reflection and systematic appraisal of a wide range of sources or body of evidence.
Practical Skills
- Research: Defend creative or business decisions using appropriate primary and secondary sources, and academic conventions.
- Communication: Inspire your audience with elegant, original and convincing delivery to captivate their attention
Key Life Skills
- Professionalism: Evaluate industry standards in the context of innovative practice, opportunity and mutually beneficial relationships.
- Plan: Create strategies for success within the context of an unpredictable market and profession, where goals and deadlines can demand revision and flexibility
Recognition
Study method
- In-class
- Blended
- Online
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Duration study load
- Full-time: Three years
- Part-time: Six years
- Accelerated modes: Two years, available June 2024 subject to validation
Entry requirements
Undergraduate (3 Years/ 2 Years accelerated or CertHE)
- UCAS Points: 96 points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- GCSEs: 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills) Equivalent
- BTEC extended diploma: MMM
In addition to your application entry into the programme will be determined by your audition and interview. All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an audition.
Please click here to see the Audition Guidelines document for this Programme.
Subjects
Semester 1
Optional Modules
- Essential Study Skills & Academic Writing
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Music Business Studies
- Instrumental/Vocal Skills 1
- Ensemble Skills 1
- Music Theory 1
- Music Industry Language & Tech
Semester 2
Optional Modules
- Filesharing, Fisticuffs & The Philosophy Of Copyright
- Introducing Studio Craft
- Instrumental/ Vocal Skills 2
- Ensemble Skills 2
- Music Theory 2
- Establishing A Web Presence
- Social Media Stories
Semester 1
Compulsory modules
- History Of Pop: Cultural Context
- Music Industry Landscape
Optional Modules
- Music Programming 1
- Vocal Performance: Technical & Group Harmony
- The Streaming Economy
- Songwriting & Collaborative Practice
Semester 2
Compulsory modules
- Music Programming 1
Or - Music Programming 2
- Music Industry News (Compulsory Option1)
Or - Digital Trends (Compulsory Option 2)
Optional Modules
- History Of Pop: Crate Digging
- Mix Concepts
- Artist Development
- Rights & Royalties: Labels & Publishing
- Vocal Performance: Band & Harmony Performance
Semester 1
Compulsory modules
- Artist Branding & Audience Development
Optional Modules
- Entertainment Law & Litigation
- Music Programming 3: Sound Design
- Audio Mastering
- Vocal Performance: Musical Identity
- Online Exploitation & Royalty Collection
Semester 2
Compulsory modules
- Ticketing & Touring
Or
- Songwriting & Vocal Performance
Optional Modules
- Music Programming 4: Contemporary Electronica
- Growth Hacking
- Live Sound
- International Exploitation & Royalty Collection
Semester 1
Compulsory modules
- Artist Management Project
Or
- The Professional Performer
Optional Modules
- Professional Identity
- Composing For Media (Broadcast)
- Entertainment Science
Semester 2
Compulsory modules
- Business Project
Or
- Professional Portfolio
Optional Modules
- Content Creation & Livestreaming
- Composing For Media (Film)
- Data Insights & Communication
About London College of Contemporary Music
LCCM is the highest-ranked provider of music performance and music business degrees in the UK by student satisfaction (NSS 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022) and graduate employment (80% in skilled roles, HESA 2021). Our Central London location means you literally can’t get closer to Europe’s entertainment and music industry. Our degrees are awarded by the University for the Creative Arts, the leading arts university in national league tables (2020) and awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Above all, at LCCM we value originality and innovation, not a one-size-fits-all model for mass music education. Our passion for innovation extends from our belief that every musician, vocalist or producer is uniquely themselves and can pursue a sound and style that is compelling, fresh and true.
LCCM is thrilled to have legendary music executive Dr Mathew Knowles as the Guest Visiting Lecture. At both Music World Entertainment Corporation and Sanctuary, Dr Knowles masterminded the careers of Destiny’s Child, daughters Beyoncé and Solange, and legends such as Chaka Khan, The O’Jays, Earth, Wind & Fire, amongst many others. He often cites Malcolm Gladwell and the principle that you need to dedicate 10,000 hours to become a master of your discipline. It just happens that a three-year degree - if you pursue your talent and potential on a full-time basis - adds up to 10,000 hours. Imagine spending all that time somewhere that doesn’t have all the above benefits.
Graduate opportunities and the skills demanded by employers today are radically different than in the past. Our unique approach recognises this, giving you a practical education that not only helps you master your chosen subject or instrument, but actively encourages collaboration, communication, initiative and hard work. With a reputation for nurturing creative talent, we have successfully bridged the gap between traditional universities, conservatoires and rock and pop schools, by combining the best elements of all three into a modern centre for artistic, creative and academic excellence.
