Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) Courses at University of West London

Established in 1887, the London College of Music (LCM) is a music school that falls under the institutional umbrella of the University of West London.

Located in the Greater London area, the institution first started as an independent music body at the Great Marlborough Street in central London until 1991. It then moved to Ealing & joined the Polytechnic of West London (renamed to University of West London in 2011).

The college is known for offering a range of UG & PG level courses specialising in different aspects of music including: composition, music management, performance, technology & audio production, performing arts & more.

It is among a select number of instituions whose exams are recognized by prominent exam bodies such as: Ofqual (the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator), Qualifications Wales & CCEA (Northern Ireland).

The institute is considered among the best music institutions in the region & are ranked highly by numerous university ranking bodies including Shiksha.

As part of its latest popularity rankings, Shiksha ranks the institute #119^th best institution in all of UK for musical studies.

Students interested in pursuing higher studies from the London College of Music must fulfil the institute’s admission requirements for international students.

The requirements for admission to UG & PG level courses slightly varies, the description of each is given below, starting off with UG programs:

• Minimum average of 65% in 12^th Standard
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) from the UK for students looking for second or final year entry
• A foundation courses recognised by a valid institution
• Minimum 70% score in English in 12^th standard for HSCE board

Admission requirements for PG courses at London College of Music is given below:

• A 3 or 4 -year bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian institution with more than 55%
• Must possess a degree equivalent to a UK Honours Bachelor’s degree (2.2 minimum)
• Minimum 75% in English in 12^th standard for HSCE board

The institute also prefers its students to have decent grasp of verbal & written English, thus, students must also satisfy the test scores mentioned below:

Admission process for International Students

International students can follow the step-by-step process mentioned below to successfully apply for admissions at London College of Music:

• UG students can apply via the official UCAS portal while PG students can apply via the common university application portal
• Create an account
• Choose your institute you wish to apply to
• Select the course of choice & review its entry requirements
• Provide all mandatory documents as asked for on the application portal
• Finalise & Complete your application
• Wait for some time for the official response to arrive
• Check the application status on a regular basis
• Accept the offer letter after considering all potential applications
• Start preparing for travel to London

Located as part of the Ealing campus on St Mary’s Road, London, the College of Music offers a culturally diverse & enriching campus experience to students.

The campus, located at the heart of London, is well connected with the rest of the city via its public transport facilities. The site has three underground stations within walking distance of the campus, including the: Ealing Broadway, Ealing Common & South Common stations connecting the local student population to the rest of the city.

The campus also offers the perfect mix of urban & nature, with the campus buildings surrounded by plush green gardens.

There’s plenty of other things to explore in the campus including restaurants & cafes maintained by the University of West London along with on-site gyms & fitness classes.

The campus also holds the popular Paul Hamlyn library that offers thousands of books in prominent domains including over 150 computer resources.

Students looking to unwind after a hectic day at the institute can do so at its Freddie’s restaurant that offers both alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages & a proper English cuisine as part of its menu.

University of West London emphasises on supporting student’s ideas & helping them develop solutions to solve modern-day problems. As a result, the Ealing campus also hosts the Westmont Enterprise Hub that provides students the financial resources needed to kick start a pre-start-up idea & also offers networking opportunities to students.

The overall campus environment is enriching & inclusive of all members of society.

For Housing, the university-maintained accommodations are available to students:

• University Housing: The university has partnered with local student-accommodation providers to bring students apartment based accommodation in key locations across London, that are easily accessible from the college’s campus including: Wembley, Ealing, Old Oak, etc. All essential facilities are provided as part of university-owned accommodation including: study rooms, private gym, social spaces, laundry facilities, & free Wi-Fi facilities.