Music, BMus (Hons)

The BMus Music degree at Goldsmiths captures the diversity and dynamism of 21st-century music, enabling students to blend performance, composition, and research. In the first year, participants explore various musical styles through compulsory practical and critical modules. Subsequent years offer choices from a broad range of options, including jazz, sonic art, popular music, and film modules, alongside skills-based workshops. Opportunities abound for performance in ensembles like the Gamelan Ensemble, at events such as the PureGold festival, and in London's renowned venues, fostering international perspectives and career-ready skills like critical thinking and collaboration.The program includes high-quality teaching from expert staff, with one-to-one tuition and masterclasses. Year two features compulsory modules like Collaborative Performance and Contemporary Composition, plus electives, while the final year culminates in a Major Project. Assessment varies by module, encompassing coursework, exams, group work, solo recitals, and performances, ensuring graduates are adaptable and employable.

Year 1 (credit level 4) All BMus Music students take the following modules: Discovering Music Performance Composition Materials, Signs and Symbols Contemporary Music Industries Year 2 (credit level 5) In your second year, you'll take the following two compulsory modules: Collaborative Performance Contemporary Composition You will then take 2 optional modules, chosen from the following list: Developing Performance Studio and Production Skills Pitching Creative Businesses The Goldsmiths Elective The Goldsmiths Project You will also take 2 optional modules, chosen from the following list: Creative Jazz Studies Music and the Moving Image Global Musics Sonic Art: Contexts and Practices Year 3 (credit level 6) In your final year, you'll undertake a Major Project. Optional modules You will also choose 2 optional modules, chosen from the following list: Live Performance Writing to Brief Work Placement You as Your Future: Developing Creative Careers Psychological Approaches to Music You will also take 2 optional modules, chosen from the list below: Audiovisual Composition and its Contexts Sculpting Electronic Sound Capturing Music and Practice Music Education, Outreach and Inclusion Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.