Course summary
The BA (Hons) degree in Music Performance and Industry at LMA is delivered by industry professionals and is designed to cultivate and develop you into the artist or performer you want to be! LMA will develop your musicianship and prepare you for work in the music industry across a variety of platforms, whether you want to be part of a band, a solo performer, songwriter, composer, session musician or producer. All of this is underpinned by theory and academic study. All LMA music staff have worked, and continue to work across the music industry, which helps to instil the discipline, training and professional standards and expectations that the industry demands once students graduate. When you join LMA you are surrounded by like-minded people in an environment where hard work brings great reward. You are taught by industry professionals in state of the art facilities. The LMA team give you the creative freedom you desire, to explore, discover yourself and give you the confidence to be the absolute best version of YOU. LMA prides itself on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all students - in the 2021 National Student Survey [NSS] the LMA Music courses achieved 95% overall student satisfaction with the quality of the course, with 97% of respondents agreeing that that they felt part of a community of staff and students. [NSS/OFS published statistics] LMA has amazing campuses in Liverpool and London and is co-owned by Global superstar ROBBIE WILLIAMS.
Modules
Level 4 (Year 1) Studying Music Performance and Industry [30 Credits] Songwriting [20 Credits] Skills for the Musician [40 Credits] Live Music Performance [30 Credits] Level 5 (Year 2) Exploring Music Performance and Industry [30 Credits] Advanced Songwriting and Composition [20 Credits] Advanced Skills for the Musician [40 Credits] Write, Record and Perform as a Band [30 Credits] Level 6 (Year 3) Industry Investigation [20 Credits] Music Performance Showcase [30 Credits] Promotional Portfolio [20 Credits] Music Major Performance [50 Credits]
Assessment method
You will experience a wide range of assessment methods at LMA which focus around your practical development as a well rounded Musician and/or Vocal Performer. These include practical demonstrations of a range of skills and techniques, both individually and as part of a band. Practical exercises and briefs are also included which assess your creative ability to improvise and create original compositions In the creative production and performance modules you are given the opportunity to take part in live performances where you are assessed on both the development of the production, and also your final performance. In your final year, Music Performance and Industry students are assessed both individually via the “Showcase” modules which allows you to demonstrate your proficiency and creativity as a solo performer, and also as a group performer via the “Major Production” module . Assessed journals and planning exercises are also used which enable you to reflect and analyse your skills and identify ways they can develop. In some modules, continuous tutor/student assessment is also employed in order to evaluate your journey through the module. In addition, in the modules where you investigate the music performance industry and your role within it, you will again experience a variety of assessment methods such as poster presentations, comparative reviews of different performances, and investigative essays and reports.
How to apply
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:
- W315
- Institution code:
- L52
- Campus name:
- LMA - London
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
International applicants
This course is unable to accept international applicants who need a Tier 4 Student Visa to study in the UK as LMA does not hold a UKVI licence
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CCCCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
LMA are happy to accept a wide range of qualifications, including but not limited to: A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma(s), Access to HE courses, Scottish Highers, IB Diploma Programme, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, RSL Level 3 Diploma and T Levels. We also welcome students who have a combination of qualifications - e.g. 2 A Levels and 1 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and an extended project. Our academic entry criteria from qualifications you are currently taking is 96 UCAS tariff points and your offer will be tailored to reflect this. We assess all applications individually. If you have any questions about whether your qualifications meet our entry criteria, please do not hesitate to contact the LMA admissions team.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
As part of the application and admissions process, all applicants will be required to submit a digital audition. Full details of what is required for the content of the audition video will be sent to all applicants along with guidance about the format and how to submit.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Year 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
Provider information
LMA
Metquarter
35 Whitechapel
Liverpool
L1 6DA