21Jun
UndergraduateGoldsmiths, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Why study BMus Music at Goldsmiths This creative degree reflects the diversity and excitement of music in the 21st century and gives you the opportunity to mix many kinds of performance, composition, research and professional studies. It is ideal for students with experience and/or interest in one or more of these areas: classical music, jazz, sound art, experimental music, traditional music or musical theatre.
- In the first year you’ll explore different musical styles and approaches to study through a range of compulsory practical and critical modules.
- Later, you'll be able to choose from our wide range of more specialised modules in performance, production, composition, songwriting, sonic art, music industries, global musics, popular music, music in film and media.
- You’ll have lots of opportunities to perform, including in professional and student-led ensembles and groups such as Vocal Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Laptop Ensemble, Chamber Choir and Steel Pan Group. PureGold, our annual music festival, celebrates the music created and performed at Goldsmiths.
- We're within easy reach of central London’s many venues, concert halls, opera houses and research libraries, providing a great international focus.
- You’ll be set up for the world of work. Employers look for initiative-driven graduates who can work well with others, lead their own projects, think creatively and adapt quickly to new ideas. This degree will help you develop these skills.
- We attract instrumental and vocal teachers of the highest quality, with many of our staff also performing internationally and teaching at the major music conservatoires.
- Performance modules include one-to-one tuition on your main instrument/voice, as well as ensemble coaching, performance lectures and masterclasses from top musicians and other industry professionals.
Modules
Year 1 (credit level 4) All BMus Music students take the following modules: Discovering Music Performance Composition for Ensembles and Media Contemporary Music Industries Identity, Agency & Environment 1 Year 2 (credit level 5) In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Collaborative Performance Contemporary Composition The Goldsmiths Elective The Goldsmiths Project The Goldsmiths Elective and Goldsmiths Project are cross-departmental modules which aim to provide you with a broad academic context. Optional modules You will then take 2-4 (60 credits) optional modules, chosen from the following list: Developing Performance Electronic Music Studio Skills Pitching Creative Businesses Music Production 1 Music and the Moving Image Global Musics Sonic Art: Contexts and Practices Year 3 (credit level 6) In your final year, you'll undertake the following compulsory modules: Major Project Writing to Brief Optional modules You will also take 3-5 (75 credits) optional modules, chosen from the list below: Live Performance Work placement You as Your Future: Developing Creative Careers Psychological Approaches to Music Music Production 2 Music and the Moving Image Global Musics Music Education, Outreach and Inclusion Sonic Art: Contexts and Practices Music in Focus 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 may include coursework, examinations, group work, solo recitals, improvisation and group performances.
How to apply
29Jan
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
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
120 credits at Level 4 and a 2:1 average in a comparable programme, and meet the standard qualification requirements for entry to Year 1 of the programme
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
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2
T Level - M
A music qualification is recommended (e.g. UAL Extended Diploma, BTEC, A-level), but we will also consider those with substantial experience in performing, composition or theory. It will be advantageous if you have had some experience of reading and writing music notation. This may be as part of formal learning or personal study. If you have achieved a graded exam in Music Theory, or have studied notation at school or college, please add this to your personal statement. However, this is not essential for application to the programme.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Candidates who are able to evidence fully their academic and musical achievement in their UCAS application may be made an offer at application stage. However, we are mindful that not all applicants will have studied music formally, and not all will have been presented with opportunities to evidence their commitment to music. In these cases, we may be in touch to ask for further information to help us understand and assess your musical development to date. If we do contact you at this stage, we will give clear guidance on what we would like you to do: you will be invited either to submit a simple video recording of performance and/or documentation of composition work, or to attend a short and informal online interview with a member of the music team. Our aim is to make sure the programme is right for you. If you receive an offer, you will be invited to an on-campus applicant day. There, you will be able to meet our team and current students, and take part in some taster sessions so you can experience what it's like to study with us.
Portfolio
We may also invite you to submit further evidence of your musical skills and abilities via a portfolio of work.
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW