BMus (Hons) Music

Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W302

Credit point

360 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-Jan-2025

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,890 / year

Next Intake 13-Jan-2025

BMus (Hons) Music

About

This degree reflects the diversity and excitement of music in the 21st century, taking in everything from classical music to contemporary jazz and electronic practices, and gives you the opportunity to mix performance, composition and research.

Why study BMus Music at Goldsmiths?

In the first year youll 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 jazz, sonic art, popular and fringe music modules as well as our practical, skills-based workshop and teaching modules
Youll have lots of opportunities to perform, including in professional and student-led ensembles and groups such as Gamelan Ensemble, Sinfonia and Creative Jazz Ensemble, and at our annual music festivalPureGold, which celebrates the music created and performed at Goldsmiths.
We're within easy reach of central Londons many venues, concert halls, opera houses and research libraries, providing a great international focus
Youll be very well set-up for the world of work. Employers look for initiative-driven graduates who think critically about their actions, work well with others 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 teaching at the major music conservatoires. Our performance modules are supplemented with ensemble classes and masterclasses given by top professional musicians. First-year BMus Music students are currently entitled to 12 hours of one-to-one tuition per year.

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Lauren Redhead.

Disciplines

Music

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We accept the following qualifications:

A-level: BBB
BTEC: DDM
International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall with Three HL subjects at 655
Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules
Scottish qualifications: BBBBC (Higher) or BBC (Advanced Higher)
European Baccalaureate: 75%
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H2

Additional requirements

You should have an A-level or BTEC in Music, experience of music performance (evidenced by graded examinations from any exam board or a video of yourself performing), and the ability to read and write musical notation equivalent to ABRSM grade 5 (this can be evidenced by an exam certificate or by your notated work in composition or music theory).

Exceptions

Other academic qualifications are accepted if you can demonstrate other strengths. For example, if you have no formal performance grades, but can nevertheless demonstrate substantial experience in music performance or composition, we will still be able to consider your application.

International qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isnt your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.

Selection process

Candidates who have evidenced their academic, performance, and music theory qualifications in their UCAS applications may be made an offer at application stage. We may also invite you to submit further evidence of your musical skills and abilities via a portfolio of work. We may also invite you to a short interview with a member of the music department.We're looking for students who have the right blend of practical, creative and critical skills.

All offer holders will also be invited to an applicant day. This allows us to meet potential students and find out more about their interests and abilities.

English Program Requirements

To study at Goldsmiths, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. IELTS requirements for each programme can be found on the relevant programme page.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,890 / year

How to Apply

You make your application through UCAS, an online application system. This includes International students. Our UCAS institution code is G56 and the institution name is GOLD.

Applications open on 1 September for entry the following September. The normal closing date is 26 January, but some courses will accept applications until 30 June.

You should refer to individual programme pages to see whether your course is one of these, and to see whether there are any additional application requirements.

Get help with your application

Read our guide to making an undergraduate application to find out more about writing a personal statement that stands out, understanding the offer we've made you and working out what to do next.