MFA Creative Practice at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Develop a distinctive, original and trans-disciplinary creative practice in (or related to) music through this programme. This unique programme comprises an inclusive, forward-thinking ‘making', composition and creative practice approach. It embraces broad conceptions of composition and performance and encourages multi-disciplinary and collaborative approaches to creative practice The programme is designed for creative practitioners and music artists who are seeking to deepen, challenge and uniquely blend practices in contemporary composition, songwriting and song-based music, sound art and electronic music, music production, performance,…

Faculty: School of Music, English and Theatre | Department: Theatre, Music and Performance | Duration: Full-time (2 years) or part-time (4 years), or in combination (3 years) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

All students will take the core module Expanding Your Practice in their first term. Through this, you will select two focuses from topics including Popular Music Composition, Sonic Arts, Audiovisual Cultures and Practice Research. Modules (compulsory modules): Expanding Your Practice, MFA Creative Project.

Career pathways

Completion of this degree could lead to a career in the following areas: Music-focused careers, including: instrumental tutor, composer, singer, music producer, music teacher. Music- and arts-related careers, such as: royalties assistant, co-editor, learning support assistant, SEN teacher, digital marketing creative, learning designer Careers involving transferable skills, including: project co-ordinator, administrator, business development, mentor Some students may also decide to progress…

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject. If you don't have a related undergraduate degree, we also welcome those who have completed equivalent professional experience, ideally in a music or arts-based discipline. Uniquely, the programme is offered standalone or as an ‘upgrade’ option from our MMus pathways after completing 120 credits of taught modules and a successful Creative Project proposal application. Students transferring into the MFA Creative Practice from external institutions should evidence PGDip (120 taught credits) or a relevant MA/MMus degree (180 credits) in addition to a successful Creative Project proposal application. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: Full-time (2 years) or part-time (4 years), or in combination (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128001132518929

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