Goldsmiths, University of London
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.

Overall student satisfaction
40 /100
75 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £27000 £21000 £26500
25-75 percentile range £22500 - £30000 £15000 - £27500 £19000 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21455 £18360 £22141
25-75 percentile range £17911 - £25024 £13492 - £22848 £16777 - £27979

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

With a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Music with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree), BMus (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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

    • #38 
    • #47 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #60 
    Music
    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

undergraduates:
5445
postgraduates:
2875
Total:
8320
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