**Why study BMus Popular Music at Goldsmiths**
**This ground-breaking degree embraces popular music in its many forms, and centres on exploration and experimentation in creative practice.**
- This programme will allow you to acquire and develop a variety of skills, both individually and collaboratively, including musicianship and ensemble playing, songwriting, production and recording (at Goldsmiths Music Studios), composition and making music for film, and alternative sites for music.
- We have strong links with the music industry, employing professi...
**Why study BMus Popular Music at Goldsmiths**<br/>**This ground-breaking degree embraces popular music in its many forms, and centres on exploration and experimentation in creative practice.**<br/><br/><br/>- This programme will allow you to acquire and develop a variety of skills, both individually and collaboratively, including musicianship and ensemble playing, songwriting, production and recording (at Goldsmiths Music Studios), composition and making music for film, and alternative sites for music.<br/><br/><br/>- We have strong links with the music industry, employing professional musicians, producers, and artists as lecturers.<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be very well set-up for the world of work. Employers look for initiative-driven graduates who think critically about their actions, work well with others and adapt quickly and creatively to new ideas. These ideas are written into the DNA of the degree, which will help you develop these skills. <br/><br/><br/>- Through a collaboration with Matthew Herberts Accidental Records we have created NX Records, an independent record label based at Goldsmiths, giving us the potential to promote our students work on an international stage.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll be within easy reach of South East Londons many venues, 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll have the opportunity to perform at student-run showcases, in department ensembles, and at PureGold, our annual music festival that celebrates music created and performed at Goldsmiths.<br/><br/><br/>- Please note the BMus Popular Music only accepts applications for first year entry and does not accept applications for deferred entry. <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W340
Institution Code
G56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,B,C Access to HE DiplomaD:30 Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject specific modules International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2 Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,C A levelB,B,B T LevelM Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Where the T Level subject area does not directly match the degree programme being applied for, the personal statement and reference will be particularly important in demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and suitability for the subject. |
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