Music with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) BMus (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Music with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) BMus (Hons) and other courses in Music at Goldsmiths, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Music courses of Goldsmiths, University of London
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Performing Arts
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Music at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £21000 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £30000 | £15000 - £27500 | £19000 - £33500 |
All Performing Arts courses of Goldsmiths, University of London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21455 | £18360 | £22141 |
25-75 percentile range | £17911 - £25024 | £13492 - £22848 | £16777 - £27979 |
All Performing Arts courses in the UK
Course Description
This integrated degree allows you to develop key musical skills and experience to prepare you for university life and to study on our BMus Music programme.
Why study Integrated Degree in Music at Goldsmiths
Do you want to study music at university but lack formal training or experience? This programme gives you the chance to gain key practical and theoretical skills and experience across music theory, performance, technology, composition and music history.
You'll receive guidance in study skills topics such as critical thinking, researching and writing and it inducts you into various musical and institutional facilities and services, from music studios to Wellbeing and Careers teams. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you gain automatic entry into our BMus Music degree and/or an interview for our BMus Popular Music programme.
Make music in a vibrant London community
The Foundation gives you an opportunity to make music with students from across different degree programmes in a lively and vibrant departmental community. This community features everything from orchestral, jazz and pop ensembles to gamelan, mbira and improvising groups. You'll also have the opportunity to perform at open mics, student-run showcase and PureGold, our annual music festival that celebrates music created and performed at Goldsmiths.
You'll be within easy reach of South East London's many venues during your time with us, as well as those across the capital, which provide a connection to music, art, dance, and theatre with an international focus, but also to local promoters, labels and the London-based music industry.
Prepare yourself to study at university with a lively mix of modules and dedicated support
In Year 0 you will study four core music modules going across music performance, analysis and technology. You also study two broad-based modules embedded in our music studios, the library and London cultural life in general. You will also have an assigned one-to-one instrumental or vocal tutor, and a personal tutor who will guide your study throughout the programme. This mix of practical and academic support is designed to help you make the leap into higher education with confidence.
Employment and Industry Links
The Goldsmiths Music department has strong links with the music industry, employing professional musicians, producers, and artists as guest speakers and as lecturers. We also present frequent, high-profile speakers from the music industry at our talks and events. Recently, these have included Dave Okumu, Nigel Godrich, Darkstar, Mica Levi, Matana Roberts, and Arts Council Music Relationship Managers.
Beyond music, you’ll get a strong grounding in skills that are important to the world of work. Employers look for initiative-driven people who think critically about their actions, work well with others and adapt quickly and creatively to new ideas; all of these skills are developed as part of this wide-ranging integrated degree.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Music courses of Goldsmiths, University of London
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Music courses of Goldsmiths, University of London
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Music with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) BMus (Hons) at Goldsmiths, University of London
45% | Sales occupations |
25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Therapy professionals |
5% | Other Health Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music
All Music courses of Goldsmiths, University of London
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 |
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Goldsmiths, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Goldsmiths, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #38
- #47
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #48
- #60
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 21 university rankings of Goldsmiths, University of London
About Goldsmiths, University of London
Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths, University of London, is located in the South-Eastern area of London known as New Cross. The facilities are impressive at this university, providing students with Art, TV, and Radio studios, as well as a host of other resources aimed at optimising the experience for students on any of their courses. With Goldsmith’s exceptionally active event calendar, making new connections is easy, giving learners a way to socialise without even having to step foot off campus.
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Student composition of Goldsmiths, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Goldsmiths, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5445
- postgraduates:
- 2875
- Total:
- 8320
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Music BA (Hons) | Durham University | 77% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £25750 | 199 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Accounting & Finance and Musical Theatre (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Music and English BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 75% | 1% | 7% | £9250 | £23800 | 190 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Music with Education BA (Hons) | Ulster University | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 143 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
Music (Classical with Jazz) BA (Hons) | Leeds Conservatoire | 79% | 2% | 10% | £9250 | £18750 | 142 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Music Production BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Musical Theatre (Film Acting) BA (Hons) | University of Chichester | - | - | - | £9250 | £15840 | - | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
Music Business BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17600 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Music Business and Media BA (Hons) | University of Brighton | - | - | - | £9250 | £13842 | - | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Music Production and Social Policy BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023