LCM offers performance diplomas at four levels:

• Diploma of the London College of Music - DipLCM

• Associate of the London College of Music - ALCM

• Licentiate of the London College of Music - LLCM

• Fellow of the London College of Music - FLCM

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The standard of these diplomas is as follows:

• DipLCM: RQF Level 4 (equivalent standard to a 1st year undergraduate module)

• ALCM: RQF Level 5 (equivalent standard to a 2nd year undergraduate module)

• LLCM: RQF Level 6 (equivalent standard to a final year undergraduate module)

• FLCM: RQF Level 7 (equivalent standard to a Masters module)

 

Our diplomas are internationally recognised, and include composition, conducting, thesis and theoretical diplomas as well as performing and teaching diplomas in all instruments and drama/communication subjects.

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Candidates are required to achieve 75% to attain the diploma qualification.

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In the UK, LCM's diploma examinations are regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA at Levels 4 to 7 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework.

The diplomas are also included in the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).