Overview

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. Upon graduation, you gain automatic entry onto our Bachelor of Music degree, and/or an interview for our Popular Music programme.

Make music in a vibrant London community

The Integrated Degree in Music (including foundation year) at the Goldsmiths, University of London 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 showcasee 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Music Studies
Music in Context
Composition and Music Technology
Collaborative Research
Academic, Professional and Study Skills
Performance and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

If there are places left on the course, you can still apply up to the end of June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

We would normally expect applicants to have some level 3 study equivalent to grade C at A Level or PP in a BTEC Diploma, however, we will also consider experience of playing a musical instrument or other music-related experience. Offers will be made specific to your educational background and experience.
Admission is by interview or by submission of a short piece of creative and/or written work.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21200 GBP / year

≈ 21200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Make music in a vibrant London community

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

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