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Music

Music

Explore our impressive range of innovative music courses at the London College of Music, one of the leading music and performing arts institutions in the UK, formed over 130 years ago.

Take advantage of one of Europe’s largest studio complexes, opportunities to collaborate with your peers from performers to audio engineers, and an inspiring programme of visiting musicians to ensure you learn from the best.

Browse our music courses below, learn more about our fantastic facilities, view some of our alumni, and find out why you'll want to study a music degree at UWL.

Music

Music undergraduate courses

Music postgraduate courses

Music research courses

Course videos

London College of Music (LCM) is the largest specialist music and performing arts institution in the UK and has been in existence for over 130-years.

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  • Why choose the London College of Music?

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    With our 130-year history, we have a worldwide reputation for delivering innovative music courses with creativity and passion. We offer one-to-one tuition and vocal coaching*, regular masterclasses and seminars from professionals, 27 studios across the campus and internationally renowned staff.

    We are an ‘all-Steinway’ school, so whether you are performing, recording or being accompanied you will access the best pianos in the world. We have strong connections with industry through partnerships and fellowship schemes, and being the biggest specialist music and performing arts institution in the UK we offer fantastic opportunities to network and collaborate with your peers.

    *Depending on your course – see the course page(s) for details.

  • What do I need to study a music degree at UWL?

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    Take a look at the dedicated page for the course or courses that interest you by clicking the relevant link above, where you’ll be able to see specific entry requirements. Some courses may require that you submit a portfolio or attend an audition.

    If you do not quite have the grades or subjects at level 3 that are stipulated on the page, you may be interested in one of our foundation-year degrees. These four-year courses begin with a foundation year to help you prepare for undergraduate-level work.

  • What can I do after my music degree?

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    The University of West London is The Career University, meaning we have no greater priority than helping you pursue your professional ambitions. Browse to a music course page via one of the links above to find out more about your career options after you graduate. If you study with us, you will be entitled to lifelong support from the University of West London Careers Service. A range of music industry jobs will be open to you. 

    As well as pursuing a career as a musician, audio technician, music manager or other music jobs, you may also wish to continue your studies to a more advanced level. At the London College of Music we offer a wide range of postgraduate courses, which you can browse above, or visit this page about LCM Masters and Doctoral courses to find out more.

Facilities

Facilities

Tour of the music studios

Join Dr Dan Pratt and Ben Bushell for a tour of the studios where you could find yourself, if you choose the London College of Music for your music performance and management course.

An array of synthesisers on display in the Townshend Studio at the University of West London

The Townshend Studio

The Townshend Studio is a creative space for learning, collaboration, experimentation and play.

The studio is a collection of instruments used by Pete Townshend, co-founder of The Who and Ealing School of Art (now UWL) alumnus, who described his time at the School as “a revelation”. The collection is comprised of 12 principal synthesisers, plus many other instruments which have been used by Pete throughout his career.

The Townshend Studio
Lawrence Hall, a black box theatre at the University of West London

Performance spaces

Our flexible, professionally-equipped performance spaces include Lawrence Hall, a 200-seat black box studio theatre, and Vestry Hall, a classical music performance space featuring a Steinway B Concert Grand piano, concert tuned percussion and seating for up to 150 people.

A production studio at the London College of Music

Production studios

We have four black box production rooms featuring performance dance floors, ballet barres, wall mirrors and ¾ drapes. All rooms have PA and AV support in all rooms. The digital stage pianos are by Roland.

A 1:1 teaching pod at LCM

One-to-one teaching pods

We have five acoustically isolated teaching pods featuring Roland and Korg digital pianos and mirrors to facilitate one-to-one teaching in voice.

A music performance room at the University of West London

Music performance rooms

All music performance rooms feature drums and backline plus PA support.

  • Drums by Roland and Pearl.
  • Backline by Marshall, Orange, Line 6, Fender and Gallien-Kruger
  • Stage pianos by Korg and Roland
  • Synths by Roland and Kurzwiel
  • PA by Yamaha, ABT and Nexo.
A Steinway piano in a basement practice room at LCM

Basement practice rooms

  • 12 instrumental practice rooms with Steinway pianos.
  • Three percussion practice and teaching rooms.
  • Percussion rooms feature Pearl kits with recording and playback systems.
The Media Resource Centre at the University of West London

Media Resource Centre

At our Media Resource Centre (used by all subject areas) you'll find extensive portable audio recording systems, including up to 24 track digital HD recording and portable Focusrite RedNet systems.

There is also video-camera and accessory support, including LED and tungsten lighting systems, track and dolly systems and stedi-cam rigs.

Where can our music degree courses can take you

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Once you graduate with a music degree a wide variety of roles will open up for you depending on your field of study. From a music performance point of view potential career paths include:

  • freelance soloist
  • session musician
  • touring musician
  • orchestral musician
  • conductor
  • composer and arranger
  • private instrumental or vocal teacher.

Graduates with management or engineering degrees might explore opportunities in:

  • artist management
  • PR and press
  • publishing
  • event and tour managing
  • record producer
  • audio post-production
  • sound for games
  • audio/live engineer
  • A&R manager.
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Recent London College of Music alumni

LCM has produced numerous alumni over the years who have gone on to forge careers in the music industry including:

  • Richard Lutkin – Asylum Records/Warner
  • Lily Moon – Sony Music Publishing
  • Alex Henderson – AWAL
  • Jordan Price– PIAS
  • Hannah Smith Hilliard – Raw Power Management
  • Maya Heesom – Z Management
  • James Carter – Artist, official remixes with Ava Max and Rihanna
  • Louis Andersen-Risager – United Talent Agency
  • Tom Walker – All About Promotions
  • Walter Aldaz ATC Management/Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes
  • Paige Smith – DICE Ticketing
  • Phil Napierala – Peloton Interactive

What our students say

  • Composer Iryna made waves in Europe

    An aspiring UWL composer is already making her mark on the world stage, refusing to let self-doubt or Covid stop her from reaching her dream of a lifelong career in music.

    Iryna Gould