Bachelor [Music BMus] From Goldsmiths, University of London

In the first year of your BMus Music (Hons) programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, youÕll develop your solo and ensemble performance skills and youÕll learn about contemporary composition. YouÕll build a foundation of historical knowledge and be introduced to debates on the music from our own time, and youÕll also explore the creative use of music technology.In your second year, youÕll select from a large range of historical, contextual, technical orcreative modules, allowing you to continue performance studies and to further explorecontemporary composition, sonic arts, media composition, world music and jazz.

In your third year, youÕll have the opportunity to develop a substantial performance recital, portfolio of compositions or an individual creative project. You can also opt to take specialised modules in, for example, music teaching and workshop skills, gamelan, orchestration, fringe popular music, music psychology and audiovisual composition.

Why study BMus Music (Hons)Êat Goldsmiths, University of London?

• We're one of the largest university music departments in the UK, so you'll have access to a wide range of academics, including internationally established composers, performers and writers Ð their diversity of expertise makes this one of the most exciting undergraduate music degrees in the UK
• There are professional and student-led recitals, concerts, workshops and other music events taking place every week, with opportunities to perform at Goldsmiths and in public venuesYou'll have the opportunity to perform at our annual music festival PureGold, which celebrates the music created and performed at Goldsmiths
• You'll be within easy reach of central London's many venues, concert halls, opera houses and research libraries, providing a great international focus.
• You'll be encouraged to construct a path of study that develops and explores the interrelationship between music as a creative and practical endeavour, and music as an intellectual studyWe encourage ambition and independence, and will help you think about the kind of musician you want to be
• 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 Ð sometimes without you noticing!

Careers

Most of our graduates choose careers in fields related to their musical knowledge, including:

• 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.Ê