This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Goldsmiths, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Imagine being able to create your own tools for performance. Or develop your own instruments, interactive installations or reactive sound design. This interdisciplinary programme gives you that opportunity. Why study BMus/BSc Electronic Music, Computing and Technology at Goldsmiths
- Alongside developing your own musical practice, you will learn to create custom software that can be used to further your artistic goals and to pioneer the future of electronic music. You'll learn electronic music composition, production and performance with software design and digital signal processing.
- After your first year, you can choose to pursue a more technical or artistic path of study, leading to either a Bachelor of Music (BMus) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.
- The degree is designed to meet the opportunities, challenges and intellectual demands presented by careers in the arts and creative industries, in music technology and in audio, music and media-related computing. You'll develop understanding across the broad fields of creative practice, computer science, and musical research.
- You'll study with a wide range of academics, including internationally established composers, performers, writers, and computing experts. Most importantly, you will be able to participate in, and benefit from, two of the most dynamic and exciting departments - Music and Computing - that Goldsmiths has to offer.
Modules
This degree allows you to identify and develop your strengths and interests by choosing various specialist options in the Departments of Music and Computing. Year 1 - you'll study the fundamentals of computer programming, contemporary music and music technology. You will study the following compulsory modules: Introduction to Programming Sound and Signal 1 Critical Approaches to Contemporary Music Music Computing 1 Live Performance Systems Electronic Music Composition Year 2 modules - pathway 1 BMus For the BMus pathway you'll take the following compulsory module: Music Computing 2 Optional modules You'll take an additional 2 or 3 Music modules (45 credits). The remaining 45 credits can be taken in Music or Computing. The lists of modules are provided annually by the Departments of Music and Computing. Year 2 modules - pathway 2 BSc In year two, BSc students will take the following compulsory modules: Music Computing 2 Sound and Signal 2 Optional modules You will take an additional 1 or 2 (30 credits) in Computing modules. The remaining 45 credits can be taken in Computing or Music. The lists of modules are provided annually by the Departments of Music and Computing. Year 3 modules - pathway 1 BMus In your third year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: EMCT: Music Project Prototype EMCT: Music Final Project You will take an additional minimum 45 credits in Music modules. The remaining 30 credits can be taken in Music or Computing. The lists of modules are provided by the Departments of Music and Computing. Year 3 modules - pathway 2 BSc In your third year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: EMCT: Computing Project Prototype EMCT: Computing Final Project You'll take an additional minimum 45 credits in Computing modules. The remaining 30 credits can be taken in Computing or Music. The lists of modules are provided by the Departments of Music and Computing. Examples of optional modules from the Departments of Music and Computing are listed below. Year 3 Computing optional modules Advanced Audio-visual Processing Computer Security Artificial Intelligence Neural Networks Physical Computing Interaction Design Data Mining Data Visualisation and the Web Data and Machine Learning for Creative Practice Creative Game Engine Development Ethical Computing for the Social Economy Extended C++ Data Visualisation Expressive Game Design Mobile Development Pervasive Gaming and Immersive Theatre Physical Computing Data and Machine Learning for Creative Practice Year 3 Music optional modules Soviet Music and Politics Music Practice and the Black Atlantic: Britain’s Celebrity Culture Acoustic Ecology and Field Recording Live Electronics Research Project DIY Practice and Alternative Sites for Music Improvisation Performing South-East Asian Music Music Teaching Skills Creative Orchestration and Arrangement Introduction to Audiovisual Composition Fringe and Underground Musics Music/Modernities Advanced Popular Music Studies Composition portfolio Music Workshop Skills Music and Screen Media Music in Educational, Community and Therapeutic Contexts Contemporary Jazz Performance the UK Scene Psychological Approaches to Music Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects. If you opt for an industrial placement year, your placement tutor will assess your work. If you complete the placement year successfully, you earn the endorsement 'with work experience' on your degree certificate.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
An A-level, or equivalent, qualification in Music or Music Technology is preferred, although we also accept applicants without a formal qualification in music who can demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience. You should also normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
If you are selected for interview and/or by submission of a portfolio this should be recent work including two tracks of original music. These should demonstrate your music production and composition skills. The tracks are best sent as links for download or online streaming. Feel free to make use of online services for this purpose such as Dropbox, YouTube or Soundcloud.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
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Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW