Foundation 
Partnership description
These programmes are validated, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University, UK and are delivered and assessed by KM Music Conservatory, India.
The current course fee for the Foundation Certificate Programme amounts to INR 7,00,000/- per year, exclusive of food and accommodation. The fee can be subjected to change for the Foundation Certificate Programme as and when required only prior to the commencement of any upcoming academic year. Fees once paid cannot be refunded.
Food and accommodation (near to the campus) expenses can amount to INR 8,000/- per month and upwards based on the preference and requirement of each student.
KM Music Conservatory is proud of its affiliation with Middlesex University in London, UK [https://www.mdx.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/academic-partnerships/our-partners/global-partners/km-music-conservatory-india]. Students joining the Foundation Certificate Programme that runs in articulation and collaborative partnership with Middlesex University need to abide by University regulations at Middlesex as per the information provided in the link below:
[https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/policies]
On successfully completing the programme, the student receives a Middlesex award before progressing to the KMMC Diploma. Our Foundation programme is one of the accepted qualifications for entry to the KMMC Diploma—the latter can be used to form the first two years of the BA (Hons) Music degree at Middlesex University.
For more information on the BA (Hons) Music at Middlesex, kindly visit:
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/music
Your Programme
Programme Diagram
Foundation Certificate in Music
| KMMC011 Performance Foundations FHEQ Lvl 3 30 Credits Compulsory |
| KMMC012 Composition & Technology Foundations FHEQ Lvl 3 30 Credits Compulsory |
| KMMC013 Fundamentals of Theory and Musicianship FHEQ Lvl 3 30 Credits Compulsory |
| KMMC014 Introduction to Music History and Professional Skills FHEQ Lvl 3 30 Credits Compulsory |
The above diagram may be seen as part of a progression for the student onto a complete Honours degree in Music at Middlesex University, London. A Diploma course follows on naturally from the Music Foundation. Students successfully completing the subsequent Diploma programme at KM Music Conservatory will be accepted onto the final year of the BA (lions) Music subject to satisfying necessary VISA requirements.
Your Modules
Your first year modules
The modules you will study
| KMMC011 KMMC012 KMMC013 KMMC014 | 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits |
| Total Compulsory Modules | 120 credits |
Students must pass ALL of the above modules in order to receive the Foundation and to be eligible for entry onto the Diploma programme.
| KMMC011 | Performance Foundations Western Performance on Primary Instrument Indian Performance on Primary Instrument Performance Ensemble |
| KMMC012 | Composition & Technology Foundations Basics of Composition and Notation Basics of Studio Basics of Production |
| KMMC013 | Fundamentals of Theory and Musicianship Western Classical Music Theory Western Classical Musicianship: - Aural Skills Hindustani Music Theory & Musicianship |
| KMMC014 | Introduction to Music History & Professional Skills Overview of Western Music History (Renaissance to Contemporary) Overview of Indian Music History Academic and Study Skills Professional Skills Development |
Enrolment criteria
- Ages: 16+
- Completed application form and fee
- English proficiency: Applicants must have earned a “B” grade or 55% in the 10th Standard English Board Exam, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification, to be considered for this course.
- Interview: The interview will examine the student’s musical interests, experience and critical thinking skills.
- Audition: Applicants are expected to either sing, or perform on their chosen instrument, and to complete basic aural exercises designed to test their general musicianship.
