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Course overview
LCCM’s new CertHE Commercial Music is a concise one-year Higher Education certificate for modern music makers with optional modules suited to solo vocalists and rappers, electronic and hip-hop bedroom producers, ambitious DIY artists and creative executives.
The certificate course will allow you to solidify your knowledge ready to embark on your music career after just one year or after trying Higher Education for a year you can decide to stay to complete a further two years of study to obtain a full BA in Commercial Music.
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: Explain the relevance of cultural, technological and societal forces that influence and frame the activities of music organisations, artists and events and the role of such activities in contemporary political and cultural life.
- Industry know-how: Explain typical commercial principles, business practices and key organisations involved in the music industry.
- Cognitive Skills
- Evaluation: Use appropriate skills, techniques and procedures as instructed to complete selected tasks.
- Analysis: Read information objectively, leading to the formulation of a reasoned argument.
- Practical Skills
- Research: Gather evidence and data for an investigation using appropriate sources and academic conventions.
- Communication: Engage your intended audience with well-structured material, that is technically accurate and delivered with creative flair.
- Key Life Skills
- Professionalism Demonstrate appropriate judgement and an ability to meet expected standards for individual or group projects.
- Plan: Identify priorities that enable expectations to be met, whilst maintaining momentum, focus and a work/life balance.
Recognition
Study method
- In-class
- Blended
- Online
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Duration study load
- Full-time: One year
- Part-time: Two years
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.
Subjects
Compulsory Modules
- Music Industry Landscape
- History of Pop: Cultural Context
- Music Programming (Sem2)
Optional Modules
- Vocal performance: Technical & Group Harmony (Sem1)
- Music Programming (Sem1)
- The Streaming Economy
- Songwriting & Collaborative Practice
- Music Industry News
- Digital Trends
- History of Pop: Crate Digging
- Mix Concepts
- Artist Development
- Rights & Royalties : Labels & Publishing
- Vocal Performance: Band & Harmony Performance (Sem2)
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.
