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Immerse yourself in the world of music and develop your creative potential with Goldsmiths, University of London’s Bachelor of Music (Honours). This three-year, full-time program provides a comprehensive and stimulating musical education, fostering your performance, composition, and critical thinking skills within a diverse and innovative learning environment.
Solidify Your Musical Foundation: Refine your practical skills through individual instrumental or vocal tuition, ensemble participation, and workshops covering music theory, aural training, and performance techniques. Gain a solid understanding of Western musical traditions and explore diverse musical styles.
Cultivate Your Artistic Voice: Develop your compositional abilities and explore creative approaches to music creation. Experiment with different genres and delve into contemporary music practices like electronic music and sound art. Learn to express yourself through music and develop a unique artistic identity.
Expand Your Musical Horizons: Engage with a wide range of musical styles and approaches, from classical and jazz to popular music and world music. Participate in interdisciplinary projects that explore the intersection of music with other art forms. Cultivate a critical understanding of music within its historical and cultural context.
Performance Opportunities: Hone your performance skills through regular solo and ensemble performances. Participate in masterclasses with renowned musicians, collaborate with your peers, and gain valuable performance experience in professional-standard venues.
Professional Preparation: Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a fulfilling career in music. Learn about artist management, music production, music education, and other professional pathways within the music industry. Develop your entrepreneurial and communication skills to navigate the contemporary music landscape.
Graduates emerge as versatile musicians prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- Performing musician (soloist, orchestral musician, chamber musician)
- Music educator
- Composer
- Music producer
- Arts administrator
- Music therapist
- Further studies in music performance, composition, music technology, or music research
Notes
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.
The normal closing date is 26 January, but some courses will accept applications until 30 June. You are advised to apply as early as possible as courses have limited places.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,750.
Admissions Requirements
A high school diploma with a GPA 3.3 or higher (unweighted) with grades of A and B in honours or advanced-level courses, advanced placement (AP) classes, HL/SL IB certificates, or dual enrollment within the context of your high school’s curriculum.
A high school diploma with a GPA 3.0 or higher (unweighted) plus one of the following:
ACT with a composite score of 26,
or two advanced placement (AP) tests with a score of 3 or higher,
or SAT 1240 overall (with a minimum of 580 in Math and 620 in Evidence-based Reading and Writing)
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.
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