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Commercial Music (Cert HE)

Course details
  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
The Music Box
Awarded by:
University for the Creative Arts

Course summary

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.

The one year programme combines a core module learning music programming and gaining important industry knowledge with optional modules in vocal performance, songwriting, artist development, music rights, the streaming economy, digital trends and mix concepts. The optional modules are almost all cross-programme enabling you to meet and collaborate with peers on the other music and music business programmes at LCCM.

Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to collaborate with your peers, students on other degrees at LCCM and the wider creative community. As you build a network of talented, creative and ambitious musicians and entrepreneurs, you will be given the opportunity and support to put what you are learning into practice in the real world.
Being in the heart of London, we have close links to industry and have dedicated staff looking to match students with opportunities from our partners and industry network.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
CM11
Institution code:
L83
Campus name:
The Music Box
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 points

96 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience. 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills).

A level - CCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM

Relevant experience in Music.

Additional entry requirements

Audition
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme, will be offered an audition.
Other
This course accepts Home Students only. International Applicants: unfortunately LCCM cannot sponsor you for a student visa; if you wish to study at LCCM you need to hold a visa that allows you to live and study in the UK without needing a CAS. EU Applicants: if you arrived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and are settled in the UK, you can study at LCCM. To find out more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families/applying-for-settled-status.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we accept a range of recognised language qualifications that are equivalent to the IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening or equivalent.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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