Music

Develop your interest in leadership, musicianship and artist development and gain the skills you need to take on a career in an ever-changing music industry. 

Study a music management course at the University of West London surrounded by practising industry experts, providing you with exciting network opportunities while you complete your music degree.

Play your part in organising live events, delve into the ins and outs of copyright law and learn how to make your mark in the music business.  

Browse our music courses below, explore some of our students' work at ARTSFEST or learn more about our fantastic facilities.

Alumni Award Winner: Emmanuel Ebokosia

The Alumni Awards honours those who have left UWL within the last five years. This year, we are pleased to announce that the UWL Recent Graduate Award winner 2023 is Emmanuel Ebokosia, who is using music management to enact social change.

Emmanuel Ebokosia is standing with Professor Peter John CBE, accepting an award at the UWL Alumni Awards 2023.

About the London College of Music

London College of Music (LCM) is one of the leading music and performing arts institutions in the UK and in 2017 we celebrated our 130-year anniversary. Hear from Professor Nicholas McKay, Director of the London College of Music on why UWL is a great choice for your future.

Why study music management

  • Why study a music management course?

    A music management degree will set the stage for a rewarding career in music management and events and will prepare you to be a part of a thrilling, fast-paced industry with global appeal. 

    You’ll develop an understanding of copyright and entertainment law, alongside developing your ability to seek out career opportunities both for yourself and the artists you work with.  

  • Why study music management at the University of West London?

    Based in London, the hub of the UK's music and media business, the London College of Music is the perfect place to start your career journey in music management.  

    Our music management courses are taught by industry experts. Their knowledge informs our courses so that you gain the most relevant academic and practical skills that you need to succeed and provides close links to the wider music industry.

    A music management course can lead to a range of music management jobs.

  • What do I need to study music management at the University of West London?

    Look at the dedicated page for the course or courses that interest you by clicking the relevant link above, where you’ll be able to see specific entry requirements.  

    For all our music courses, you’ll need some background in music. 

    If you do not quite have the grades or subjects at level 3 that are stipulated on the page, you may be interested in our BMus Performance and Music Management with Foundation Year course. This four-year course begins with a foundation year to help you prepare for undergraduate-level work.

Facilities

Facilities

Tour of the music studios

Join Dr Dan Pratt and Ben Bushell for a tour of the studios where you could find yourself, if you choose the London College of Music for your music performance and management course.

Lawrence Hall, a black box theatre at the University of West London

Performance spaces

Our flexible, professionally-equipped performance spaces include Lawrence Hall, a 200-seat black box studio theatre, and Vestry Hall, a classical music performance space featuring a Steinway B Concert Grand piano, concert tuned percussion and seating for up to 150 

A production studio at the London College of Music

Production studios

We have four black box production rooms featuring performance dance floors, ballet barres, wall mirrors and ¾ drapes. All rooms have PA and AV support in all rooms. The digital stage pianos are by Roland.

A 1:1 teaching pod at LCM

One-to-one teaching pods

We have five acoustically isolated teaching pods featuring Roland and Korg digital pianos and mirrors to facilitate one-to-one teaching in voice.

A music performance room at the University of West London

Music performance rooms

All music performance rooms feature drums and backline plus PA support.

  • Drums by Roland and Pearl.
  • Backline by Marshall, Orange, Line 6, Fender and Gallien-Kruger
  • Stage pianos by Korg and Roland
  • Synths by Roland and Kurzwiel
  • PA by Yamaha, ABT and Nexo.
A Steinway piano in a basement practice room at LCM

Basement practice rooms

  • 12 instrumental practice rooms with Steinway pianos.
  • Three percussion practice and teaching rooms.
  • Percussion rooms feature Pearl kits with recording and playback systems.
The Media Resource Centre at the University of West London

Media Resource Centre

At our Media Resource Centre (used by all subject areas) you'll find extensive portable audio recording systems, including up to 24-track digital HD recording and portable Focusrite RedNet systems.

There is also video camera and accessory support, including LED and tungsten lighting systems, track and dolly systems and stedi-cam rigs.

ARTSFEST

Illuminated mixing desk in a recording studio

ARTSFEST

Find out more about the work our students produce and view some of their recent work by visiting our Music Technology ARTSFEST page.

Where can a music management degree course can take you

collage of musical events

Once you graduate with a music management degree you could go on to work in:

  • artist management
  • booking agencies
  • PR and press
  • publishing
  • record labels
  • event and tour managing
  • collection societies
Charlene Marecheau is standing in front of a DJ mixing desk.

Recent London College of Music alumni

The LCM has produced numerous alumni over the years who have gone on to forge careers in various sections of the music industry including:

  • Richard Lutkin – Asylum Records/Warner
  • Lily Moon – Sony Music Publishing
  • Alex Henderson – AWAL
  • Jordan Price– PIAS
  • Hannah Smith Hilliard – Raw Power Management
  • Maya Heesom – Z Management
  • James Carter – Artist, official remixes with Ava Max and Rihanna
  • Louis Andersen-Risager – United Talent Agency
  • Tom Walker – All About Promotions
  • Walter Aldaz ATC Management/Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes
  • Paige Smith – DICE Ticketing
  • Phil Napierala – Peloton Interactive