BMus (Hons) Music Bachelor's degree at Goldsmiths, University of London

You'll be introduced to the study of music history, with a particular emphasis on the discovery of music and musicians that have often been overlooked in the discipline. You'll be encouraged to consider how musical activity has been supported, shaped and at times restricted by the societies in which it was created. You'll also learn techniques through which to analyse a range of musics in these contexts. Rather than offering a survey, each year, the module will be divided into themed units, such

You'll explore the theory (drawn from musicology, psychology and somatic studies) and practical strategies key to giving convincing and engaging performances. You'll do this through the lens of supporting performers' creativity, physical/mental health and well-being and considering inclusivity in a musical performance context. Performances will be presented and assessed under broad repertoire categories of Jazz and CCE (Classical, Contemporary & Experimental) which are flexible and sometimes ove

This module allows you to develop your understanding of compositional practices from a range of contemporary music, and to apply them in your own creative work. You'll be introduced to a number of techniques with respect to: Pitch (linear and harmonic), Rhythm, Texture, Instrumentation, Compositional development. You'll explore a repertoire of examples from 20th/21st-century concert music, film and media music, jazz, pop, and traditional and experimental music.

In this module you will develop your practical understanding of, and critical perspective on, the ways in which creative work is commercially produced, disseminated and 'consumed'. You will gain an overview of the contemporary creative industries' foundational concepts, occupational roles, stakeholders, organizations, business practices and personalities.

The module aims to explore the topic of critical writing generally and in discipline-specific contexts so you can continually develop your skills by applying them to your ongoing critical and creative work. You will learn critical writing as a skill that helps you to develop your research and creative practice alongside the completion of academic work.

This module builds on the first-year musical performance module to develop your skills in individuated and collaborative music-making. This will involve working towards an ensemble performance, supported by coaching and workshop time with specialist members of staff to develop a wide range of performance skills and strategies. The module culminates in a live ensemble performance, for which you may draw on existing repertoire (Jazz, Classical, Contemporary, Experimental) and/or perform your own c

This module builds on compositional skills acquired in year 1 and prepares for more extensive self-driven projects in year 3, focussing on developing your voice and practice as a composer for live performance by instrumentalists and vocalists in the 21st century. Lectures will discuss techniques, aesthetics and approaches relating to contemporary developments in various areas of compositional practice.

Our academic Schools are developing exciting elective ideas to allow you to broaden your education, either to develop vocationally orientated experiences or to learn more about contemporary society, culture and politics. You'll be able to choose safe in the knowledge that these modules have been designed for non-subject specialists and to bring students from different disciplines together.

This module builds on compositional skills acquired in year 1 and prepares for more extensive self-driven projects in year 3, focussing on developing your voice and practice as a composer for live performance by instrumentalists and vocalists in the 21 century.