London College of Contemporary Music
London, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
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Overview
London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM) is a specialist music college situated at the Music Box, 241 Union Street, London SE1 0LR — the only music college in London Zone 1. LCCM is the highest-ranked provider of music performance and music business degrees in the UK by student satisfaction (NSS 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022). Degrees are awarded by the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), which was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. LCCM bridges traditional university education, conservatoire training and contemporary music practice, offering a practical, industry-focused curriculum across songwriting, music performance, music production and music business management. Students benefit from state-of-the-art studios, practice spaces and a central London location close to Europe's entertainment industry.
Fields of study
- Music Performance
- Music Production
- Sound Engineering
- Commercial Music
- Songwriting
- Music Business Management
- Composition for Film and Media
- Creative Entrepreneurship
- Entertainment Management
Accreditation: University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, January, June
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- contact@lccm.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $12,109 / year
Domestic students
£9,535 – £13,150 / year
2026/27 undergraduate, foundation and CertHE fee: £9,790 per year. 2027/28 undergraduate, foundation and CertHE fee: £10,050 per year. 2026/27 postgraduate fee: £10,800 per year. 2027/28 postgraduate fee: £13,150 per year. Fees are expected to increase annually with inflation. Student loans are not available to students domiciled in Wales.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| BA (Hons) Commercial Music (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £10,050 / year | Varies | — |
| BA (Hons) Music Business Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £10,050 / year | Varies | — |
| BMus (Hons) Composition for Film, Games & Other Media (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | £10,050 / year | Varies | — |
| BMus (Hons) Music Performance & Production (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £10,050 / year | Varies | — |
| BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £10,050 / year | Varies | — |
| MA Creative Entrepreneurship (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | £13,150 / year | Varies | — |
| MMus Music Performance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £13,150 / year | Varies | — |
| MMus Music Production (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £13,150 / year | Varies | — |
| MSc Entertainment Management & Analytics (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | £13,150 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.