MUSIC DIPLOMAS
UK Entry Form (2015)
General Notes
SECTION 1: ENTRY DETAILS
1. Please complete Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 clearly, in block capitals.
Centre name: ___________________________________
2. This form may not be used for electric, bass, acoustic or jazz guitar
exams; contact the Registry of Guitar Tutors on 01424 222222.
Session (please circle):
3. This form may be used for music theatre diplomas.
Spring
Summer
Winter
4. There are no lower age limits for performing, thesis, theoretical or
composition diplomas. Teaching diploma candidates must have
attained the following ages by the date of entry: DipLCM 16 years;
ALCM 17 years; LLCM 18 years. A copy of the birth certificate or
other proof of age must be attached to the entry form.
SECTION 2: CANDIDATE DETAILS
Candidate ID [if entered previously]: _________________
Surname:
___________________________________
Forename(s): ___________________________________
Date of birth
[DDMMYY]
Gender
[M / F]
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Specific needs
[Y / N]
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Ethnicity
[see chart on p.4]
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5. Direct entry to LLCM and FLCM: the current fee for consideration for
direct entry to these diplomas is £37.00. Applications should be
made to the Chief Examiner in Music at least FOUR WEEKS in
advance of examination entry. (See guidelines in the syllabus.)
Section 1: Entry Details
1. Please indicate your preferred exam centre. Details are available on
our website, or from the LCM Examinations office. Please refer to
the list of diploma centres on page 4 of this form.
Section 2: Candidate Details
1. Please complete in full. All correspondence about the examination
will be sent to this address.
ULN
[if applicable]
2. Add your ULN (Unique Learner Number) if this qualification is to be
uploaded to your Personal Learner Record.
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3. Date of birth and ethnicity details are for statistical purposes only,
and are not passed on to the examiner.
Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Section 4: Examination Details
1. Please tick the appropriate
instrument/subject if applicable.
examination,
and
indicate
the
2. On first entry, candidates may only enter for the complete diploma.
Entry for selections of components is allowed only if the candidate is
carrying forward marks achieved previously.
Postcode: ______________________________________
Section 5: Entry Requirements
Tel (day): ______________________________________
1. Please ensure this section is completed, and proof of pre-requisites
is attached where applicable. (Photocopies are preferable.)
Tel (eve): ______________________________________
2. If retaking part of an exam and carrying forward previously achieved
marks, a photocopy of the original report form must be attached.
Email:
______________________________________
Have any of these details changed since your previous
entry? Circle if applicable:
Name
Address
Tel (day)
Tel (eve)
Email
 UWL students: please tick this box.
SECTION 3: DECLARATION

I agree to abide by the LCM Examinations Regulations, as
detailed in the current syllabus.
Signature: _____________________ Date: ____________
Submitting the Form
1. Send this form, with payment (payable to University of West
London), to the representative of the chosen examination centre, to
arrive on or before the closing date for entry.
2. If you have any specific needs, a letter giving details and requests
for any special requirements (eg. enlarged sight reading), together
with supporting documentation, must be attached.
3. Any timetabling requests (eg. ‘prefer mornings’ or ‘prefer weekdays’)
must be made at the time of entry. LCM and representatives will
take note of the information given; however, no guarantees can be
made that all wishes will be met.
4. Late entries will be accepted up to 7 days after the closing date
with an additional Late Entry Fee of £36.00 per candidate.
5. Entries may be submitted between the end of the late entry period
and the exam date, subject to prior approval from the LCM Exams
office. The fee for such entries is double the standard examination
fee.
6. Teaching diplomas: The essay/dissertation, and DVD if submitted,
must be submitted to the LCM Exams office at the time of entry.
SECTION 4: EXAMINATION DETAILS
Diploma Type
Performance
EXCEPT Jazz,
Music Theatre and
Irish/Scottish Traditional
Level
Section(s)
DipLCM (Standard)
Complete
170.00
DipLCM (Recital)
Complete
170.00
ALCM (Standard, Option 1)
Complete
213.00
ALCM (Standard, Option 2)
Complete
213.00
Complete
213.00
Performance & Viva only
166.00
Essay only
101.00
Complete
213.00
Complete
350.00
With Programme Notes carried forward
301.00
Complete
350.00
Performance only
301.00
Programme Notes only
101.00
Complete
453.00
Performance only
351.00
Programme Notes only
101.00
Complete
Presentation & Discussion only
Complete
Teaching, Presentation & Disc. only
Essay, Presentation & Discussion only
Presentation & Discussion only
Essay only
Complete
Teaching, Presentation & Disc. only
Dissertation, Presentation & Disc. only
Presentation & Discussion only
Dissertation only
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Performance only
Programme Notes only
Complete
Complete (Written)
Complete (Practical)
Complete
Complete
Performance only
Programme Notes only
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
With Essay/Arranging carried forward
170.00
138.00
246.00
166.00
166.00
135.00
101.00
411.00
310.00
310.00
205.00
101.00
170.00
223.00
328.00
453.00
170.00
195.00
266.00
412.00
311.00
101.00
170.00
101.00
175.00
328.00
453.00
351.00
101.00
170.00
213.00
213.00
350.00
301.00
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
170.00
246.00
328.00
453.00
101.00
143.00
ALCM (Recital, Option 1)
[Indicate instrument]
ALCM (Recital, Option 2)
LLCM (Standard)
LLCM (Recital)
FLCM
Teaching
DipLCM
[Indicate instrument]
ALCM
LLCM
Jazz Performance
[Indicate instrument]
Music Theatre
Performance
DipLCM
ALCM
LLCM
FLCM
DipLCM
ALCM
LLCM
FLCM
Irish & Scottish
Traditional Music
Performance
[Indicate instrument]
Church Music
[Indicate principal
instrument]
Conducting
Theoretical
[Summer session only]
DipLCM
ALCM Theory Paper
ALCM
LLCM
FLCM
DipLCM
ALCM (Option 1)
ALCM (Option 2)
LLCM
DipLCM
ALCM
LLCM
FLCM
DipMusLCM
AMusLCM
LMusLCM
Thesis OR
Composition
ALCM
LLCM
[Indicate which]
FLCM
Professional
Achievement
[NB initial entry must be for the complete diploma]
FLCM
Paper 1 OR Paper 2 only [delete as applicable]
Complete
Paper 1 OR Paper 2 only [delete as applicable]
Instrument
Fee (£)
72.00
143.00
72.00
Complete
Re-submission
Complete
Re-submission
Complete
Re-submission
276.00
136.00
328.00
164.00
453.00
225.00
Complete
453.00
LATE FEE [for entries submitted up to 7 days after the closing date]
TOTAL SUBMITTED
Tick
37.00
SECTION 5: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
[COMPLETE THE RELEVANT SECTION AND ATTACH DOCUMENTATION]
Diplomas in Performance (except Jazz, Music Theatre and Irish/Scottish Traditional), Diplomas in Church Music
DipLCM in Performance. Candidates must hold Grade 5 Theory.
I enclose proof of:  Grade 5 Theory pass (or alternative; see syllabus for details)
ALCM in Performance: Option 1 (Standard or Recital). Candidates must hold Grade 5 Theory.
I enclose proof of:  Grade 5 Theory pass (or alternative; see syllabus for details)
Enter any marks to be carried forward from a previous attempt at ALCM (Recital, Option 1):
Component: ______________________________ Mark: ____________________ Registration No: ____________________
ALCM in Performance: Option 2 (Standard or Recital). Candidates must hold DipMusLCM (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
LLCM in Performance. Candidates must hold ALCM in Performance / Teaching in the same subject (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
Enter any marks to be carried forward from a previous attempt:
Component: ______________________________ Mark: ____________________ Registration No: ____________________
FLCM in Performance. Candidates must hold LLCM in Performance / Teaching in the same subject (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
Registration number for any section of FLCM in Performance already completed: ____________________
Diplomas in Teaching
DipLCM in Teaching. Candidates must hold Grade 5 Theory (Irish/Scottish and Music Theatre: Grade 8 in the same subject).
I enclose proof of:  Date of birth AND  Grade 5 Theory pass (or alternative; see syllabus for details)
ALCM in Teaching. Candidates must hold Grade 5 Theory (Irish/Scottish and Music Theatre: Grade 8 in the same subject).
I enclose proof of:  Date of birth AND  Grade 5 Theory pass (or alternative; see syllabus for details)
Enter any marks to be carried forward from a previous attempt:
Component: ______________________________ Mark: ____________________ Registration No: ____________________
LLCM in Teaching. Candidates must hold ALCM in Performance / Teaching in the same subject (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Date of birth AND  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite: __________________________
Enter any marks to be carried forward from a previous attempt:
Component: ______________________________ Mark: ____________________ Registration No: ____________________
Diplomas in Irish & Scottish Traditional Music Performance
DipLCM in Performance. There are no pre-requisites.
ALCM in Performance. Candidates must have passed the ALCM Paperwork in Irish / Scottish Traditional Music.
I enclose proof of:  ALCM Paperwork in Irish / Scottish Traditional Music pass
LLCM in Performance. Candidates must hold ALCM in Performance / Teaching in the same subject (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
Enter any marks to be carried forward from a previous attempt:
Component: ______________________________ Mark: ____________________ Registration No: ____________________
FLCM in Performance. Candidates must hold LLCM in Performance / Teaching in the same subject (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
Registration number for any section of FLCM in Performance already completed: ____________________
Diplomas in Music Theatre Performance
DipLCM in Performance. There are no pre-requisites.
ALCM in Performance. Candidates must hold DipLCM in Music Theatre Performance or Teaching (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
LLCM in Performance. Candidates must hold ALCM in Music Theatre Performance or Teaching (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
FLCM in Performance. Candidates must hold LLCM in Music Theatre Performance or Teaching (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
Diplomas in Jazz Performance, Diplomas in Conducting
DipLCM & ALCM in Jazz Performance, DipLCM & ALCM in Conducting. Candidates must hold Grade 5 Theory.
I enclose proof of:  Grade 5 Theory pass (or alternative; see syllabus for details)
LLCM in Jazz Performance, LLCM in Conducting. Candidates must hold ALCM in the same subject (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
FLCM in Jazz Performance, FLCM in Conducting. Candidates must hold LLCM in the same subject (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
Theoretical Diplomas
DipMusLCM, AMusLCM. There are no pre-requisites.
LMusLCM. Candidates must hold AMusLCM or ALCM in Composition (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
Diplomas in Composition, Diplomas by Thesis
ALCM in Composition, ALCM by Thesis. There are no pre-requisites.
LLCM in Composition, LLCM by Thesis. Candidates must hold ALCM in the same subject or AMusLCM (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
FLCM in Composition, FLCM by Thesis. Candidates must hold LLCM in the same subject or LMusLCM (or an approved alternative).
I enclose proof of:  Pre-requisite qualification. Please state pre-requisite qualification: __________________________________
2015 Examination Dates
Session
Closing Date
for Entry
Practical
Examinations
SPRING
1 February
21 March – 25 April
SUMMER
1 May
20 June – 25 July
WINTER
1 October
21 November – 19 December
Written Examinations
Saturday 13 June
10am - 1pm [DipMusLCM, AMusLCM Paper 1]
2pm - 5pm [AMusLCM Paper 2, LMusLCM Paper 2]
Late Entries
Standard entries
Late entries
Accepted
Fee
until closing date
as listed on page 2
fee plus £37 late fee (late fee waived for on-line
entries)
double the normal fee
until one week after closing date
until the day before the exam (subject to conditions)
Ethnic Origin
Classifications
UK Music Diploma Centres
DipLCM may be taken at any LCM exam centre.
ALCM, LLCM and FLCM may be taken at the
following centres:
England
Birmingham:
Bristol:
Hull:
London:
Manchester:
Newcastle:
Norwich:
Nottingham:
Sheffield:
Wakefield / Leeds:
Wolverhampton:
Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Spring, Winter
Spring
Wales
Cardiff:
Spring, Summer, Winter
Scotland
Edinburgh:
Glasgow:
Winter
Spring
Northern Ireland
Belfast:
Portadown:
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
White
01 British
02 Irish
03 Other white background
Mixed
04 White and black Caribbean
05 White and black African
06 White and Asian
07 Other mixed background
Asian or Asian British
08 Indian
09 Pakistani
10 Bangladeshi
11 Other Asian background
Black or Black British
12 Caribbean
13 African
14 Other black background
Chinese or Other Ethnic Group
15 Chinese
16 Other
17
Prefer not to say
LCM Examinations
University of West London
St Mary’s Road
Ealing
London W5 5RF
T: 020 8231 2364
E: [email protected]
www.uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams