Foundation Certificate in Music
Duration
1 year full-time (start dates in September and February)
September intake: September - May
February intake: February - January
UCAS Institution Code
L30
UCAS Course Code
W308
Awarded by Leeds College of Music
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
This intensive one year course is intended to help students develop as versatile performers, composers or producers. It is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful degree level
study at a specialist music institution.
With guidance from our specialist tutors, you choose the modules that interest you and construct an individual programme that is both challenging and stimulating.
By the end of the course you will be fully prepared, confident and ready to tackle the demands of undergraduate degree study in music.
What the course offers
• Study in and across any of the specialist pathways (Classical, Jazz, Popular Music and Production)
• Individual instrumental/composition lessons with specialist tutors for performers/composers
• Studio based small group tuition with specialist tutors for Production students
• Individually tailored optional modules
• Access to highly specialist facilities
• Regular specialist workshops and masterclasses
• Guaranteed audition/interview for any of the College’s undergraduate courses
• Start dates in September and February
• Evening delivery for February start
• Preparation for graded examinations (practical and theory)
• Weekly individual tutorials
Students who successfully complete the course are awarded the Leeds College of Music Foundation Certificate in Music.
Programme Specification
Download the new course flyer here
Download the Foundation Certificate Programme Specification here
Admission Requirements
Five GCSEs or equivalent passed at a minimum grade C or above. These should include Maths and English Language.
Students will usually also be educated to A-Level standard or equivalent UK or overseas qualifications.
Mature students without these qualifications, but considerable relevant experience, are welcome to apply.
International Applicants
For students living outside the UK, the same criteria apply, but we recognise a wide variety of qualifications obtained overseas and are able to translate overseas grades and transcripts to UK equivalents. If English is not the first language, students may be asked at interview or audition stage to provide evidence of their linguistic ability. International students whose first language is not English will be required to achieve an IELTS test score of at least band 6. However, it will also be possible for students to access appropriate language classes in order to further develop both written and spoken language skills.
Fee
The annual fee for the Foundation Certificate is:
Home students: £7,500
International students: £7,500
Students who enrol on the Foundation certificate will not be eligible to receive funding through the Student Loans Company for tuition fees or for maintenance costs. Students must be self-funded.
How to Apply
Applications for the Foundation Certificate are via UCAS
Auditions and Interviews for all courses
If you are called for an audition or interview, you should make every effort to attend. In the most exceptional circumstances you can request to rearrange your audition or interview but we cannot guarantee we can offer an alternative date and reserve the right to refuse your request. Included with your offer of audition/interview letter are details of overnight accommodation should you live some distance away.
Please note that we do not interview/audition every applicant but no applicant will be made an offer without being auditioned or interviewed.
Additional Information
For additional information about the one year Foundation Certificate in Music please contact Course Enquiries on 0113 222 3416 or email enquiries.assistant@lcm.ac.uk