BMus (Hons) Music at Goldsmiths, University of London

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.

Faculty: School of Music, English and Theatre  |  Department: Theatre, Music and Performance  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, or up to 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (compulsory modules): Discovering Music, Performance, Composition for Ensembles and Media, Contemporary Creative Industries, Critical Writing. Year 2 (compulsory modules): Collaborative Performance, Creative Composition, The Goldsmiths Elective, The Goldsmiths Project. Year 3 (compulsory modules): Major Project.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates choose careers in fields related to their musical knowledge, such as: Teaching, Performing, Arts administration, Music librarianship, Publishing and retailing, Record companies and production, Technical work in radio or television. Statistically, music graduates demonstrate very good employment rates, because they are often highly trained in the kinds of transferable skills employers are seeking, such as individual motivation, team working and effective communication.

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