Professional Studies The Professional Studies strand consists of: – Working in the Creative Industries: This year one module will introduce you to the professional framework and mechanisms of the creative industries as well as developing essential personal skills such as project management and learning literacies – Professional Studies Projects: In year two you will have option choices that enable you to study a range of topics designed to help you explore potential career opportunities as well as developing essential business and marketing skills. In year three you will undertake a substantial independent project in Community Music, Music Journalism or Events Management Auditions and Interviews
Admission Requirements The normal entry requirements for this course is 240 points. 240 points is equivalent to grades of CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC National Diploma. Applicants will be required to achieve a C grade in Music if taking A2 levels. Applicants will also need a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language. All applicants will need to demonstrate through audition that they are of ABRSM Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their principal study instrument. All applicants are also required to have ABRSM/London College of Music Grade V theory or equivalent. Please note these do not count toward the 240 tariff points. All international students must have a British Council English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0
If you are called for an audition or interview, you should ensure we receive the fee by the date specified in your offer of audition/ interview letter and make every effort to attend. You must let us know well in advance if you are unable to attend on the designated day and we will endeavour to re-arrange the audition. Please note that we do not audition/interview every applicant but no applicant will be made an offer without being auditioned or interviewed. Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most up-to-date audition and interview requirements and guidelines.
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