COURSE INFORMATION & ACCREDITATIONS


UK University Professional Music Diploma Programme in Performance or Teaching


This  course  is  designed  to  give  talented  students  a  chance  to  obtain  a  UK  University  Professional Music Diploma (RQF4 to RQF6 - UK Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 4 - 6) in  either performance or teaching in their own choice of an instrument at a very affordable price  without taking  the required academic  subjects  offered in universities and other Colleges of 

Music.


As an official appointed London College of Music Examination Centre of the University of West  London, the quality of our offered music diplomas is at par with the international standard   and    are   fully   accredited   and   recognized   by   the   following   European accrediting  organisations.


–    Ofqual (UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations)

–    RQF (UK Regulated Qualifications Framework)

–    EQF (European Qualifications Framework)

–    Qualifications Wales

–    CCEA (UK Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment)

–    UCAS (UK Universities and College Admission Service)


Our  music  programme  concentrates  entirely  on  the  required  music  subjects  and performance  

training  that  is  needed  to  become  a  competent  professional  music

or or performer.



Available Courses & Duration



-     RQF4 (UK Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 4) OFQUAL Accredited

-     Associate Degree 1 Equivalent

-     Duration: One Year, 2 semesters.


Performance or Teaching

-     RQF5 (UK Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5) OFQUAL Accredited

-     Associate Degree 2 Equivalent

-     Duration: 1 Year & 6 Months, 3 Semesters


Performance or Teaching

-     RQF6 (UK Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 6) OFQUAL Accredited

-     Bachelor’s Degree Equivalent

-     Duration: Two Years and 6 Months, 5 Semesters


Available concentrations:

Piano, Pop Vocals, Music Theatre, Guitar, Violin, Flute, Saxophone, Conducting (Choir, band, orchestra), Music   Composition  and   Arranging   (With   Music   Tech).   Other concentrations may be available by request.



Course module

Course Modules: (Total full course duration achieving all diplomas – 2 Years & 6 Months) This is a progressive course. You may choose to enroll for DipLCM only for one year or continue until ALCM for additional six months or finish all courses to achieve the level 6 bachelor’s degree module equivalent for a total of two years and six months


1. (2 semesters) DipLCM – Diploma of the London College of Music of the University of West London. Performance or Teaching

•     Music Theory – Weekly session (1 hour)

•     Music Composition & Arranging – Weekly session (1hour)

•     Practical Music Performance, Aural Skills & Sight reading - Weekly session (1hour)

•    Music Education, Effective Teaching Strategies & Teaching Practicum (For teaching diploma  students only during 2nd semester)


2. (1 semester) ALCM – Associate Diploma of the London College of Music of the University of West 

London. Performance or Teaching

•     Music History – Weekly session (1 hour)

•     Music Technology – Weekly session (1hour)

•     Practical Music Performance, Aural Skills & Sight reading - Weekly session (1hour)

•     Essay writing – Every other week session (45 minutes) (For Teaching Diploma Students Only)

•     Teaching Practicum (For Teaching Diploma Students Only)


3. (2 semesters) LLCM – Licentiate Diploma of the London College of Music of the University of West 

London. Performance or Teaching

•     Practical Music Performance, Aural Skills & Sight reading – 2X Weekly session (1hour)

•     Harmony & Counterpoint - Weekly session (1 hour)

•     Dissertation writing -  Every other week session (45 minutes) (For Teaching Diploma Students Only)

•     Essay writing – Every other week session (45 minutes) (For Teaching Diploma Students Only)

•     Teaching Practicum (For Teaching Diploma Students Only)



Entry Requirements


Course Schedule


Course Schedule 1st  semester


• Classes will start on the 31st of July 2023.

• Admission Deadline: 17th of July 2023.

• Maximum of 16 students per class.

• One-on-one lesson for the Major choice of instrument or study.


➢   Music Theory and History

Tuesday 7:00PM – 8:00PM Philippine Time (6:00 – 7:00PM Jakarta Indonesia Time)


➢   Music Arranging and Composition (Music Tech and Counterpoint included) Wednesday 7:00PM – 

8:00PM Philippine Time (6:00 – 7:00PM Jakarta Indonesia Time)


➢   One on One practical music lesson is flexible depending on student & teacher’s availability.




Employment opportunities after graduation


•There is a high demand for competitive music teachers and performers these days. Every year, there are very few graduates in music courses. That is the reason why many employers these days both here and abroad had no choice but to hire undergraduates or non-educated musicians.


Music Diploma graduates may work as


• Music teachers are in demand for individual private music lessons. Graduates can also be a music teacher for private and public schools, universities, and colleges. Music teachers can also be a conductor or performer to so many hotels, parks, theatre, music organizations, orchestra, band, Church and other religious organizations and professional choirs.


• Successful music teaching diploma graduates who are proven exceptional may have a chance to formally work at Big Ben International Academy Jakarta or to other affiliated music schools.


• Graduates of music performance diplomas can work as pianist, violinist, guitarist, singer, arranger, or composer to so many hotels, parks, theatre, music organizations, orchestra, band, Church and other religious organizations and professional choirs. Music performers can also teach in private individual lessons.


The London College of Music (LCM)

LCM is one of the largest specialist Music and Performing Arts institutes in the United Kingdom, dating back to 1887. In 1991, LCM became part of the educational institution which was eventually to become the University of West London.

External examinations have been awarded by the London College of Music since the institution's founding in 1887. These were at first in Music, but since then have expanded to include a large set of Drama and Communication examinations in subjects including speech and drama, acting, oral communication, verse speaking and professional communication. Examinations are held throughout the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and at many overseas centres and are unique in the graded examinations sector in being awarded by a university.

The University of West London (UWL)

UWL is a public university in the United Kingdom with campuses in Ealing and Brentford in London, as well as in Reading in Berkshire.

It is one of the most prestigious university in the United Kingdom with famous graduates like 

• Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen 

• Robert Orton (worked with Trevor Horn, The Police and won 2 Grammys for mixing Lady Gaga) 

• Rebecca Harris (filmmaker), producer of The Silent Child, 2018 winner of the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

• Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, 2013 OSCAR nominee in the Best Animated Short Film • Alex da Kid (English record production/songwriter, now based in LA)

And many more in the field of business, politics and education

The university has roots back to 1860. when the Lady Byron School was founded. Since then, it has merged several times with other educational institutions, consistently expanding the range of programmes offered. In 1992, the institution achieved the status of University, and in 2011 the name University of West London was adopted.

The university is currently offering a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate

What is OFQUAL or the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulations

The London College of Music Examination is OFQUAL accredited.

OFQUAL or the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulations is a Government department that regulates the qualifications, exams and tests in the UK. It is the same Government department that regulates the Cambridge international exam or IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate or IB.

The UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) categorises qualifications in England based on their size, and their level of challenge or difficulty.

The level goes from the lowest, least challenging Entry Level, up through the levels to the most challenging or difficult, which is a Doctorate at Level 8

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

The Total Qualification Time is assigned by the Awarding Organisation and is an estimate of the number of hours a student will reasonably be likely to spend under guided learning under the supervision of a tutor, plus the time spent in preparation, study or any other activity, including assessment, which takes place but isn’t under the immediate guidance or supervision of a tutor.