Popular Music BMus (Hon)

**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/>- Our location in London means that we are able to attract visiting instrumental and vocal teachers of the highest quality, with many of our staff also teaching at the major music conservatoires. We provide a generous allocation of tuition time. Our performance modules are supplemented with ensemble classes and workshops/masterclasses given by top professional musicians.<br/><br/><br/>Please note the BMus Popular Music only accepts applications for first year entry and does not accept applications for deferred entry.

Goldsmiths are one of London's most central universities, it takes 10 minutes to get to London Bridge by train or 15 to get to Shoreditch. All undergraduate teaching happens on their friendly single-site campus. Enjoy London without missing out on a campus experience. Their undergraduate accommodation is also on campus, or just a short walk away.<br/><br/>The library is open 24/7, nearly every day of the year. Goldsmith's campus also has a large outdoor green space - perfect for seeing friends. Industry-standard facilities include media suites, research labs, and design studios. But don't just take their word for it, 9 out of 10 of Goldsmith's graduates are in work or further study after graduating (GOS 2017-18).<br/><br/>They're ranked in the world's top 500 (THE World University Rankings 2022), 18th for Art and Design, 12th for Media and Communications, and 44th for Sociology (QS World University Subject Rankings 2022). Many of their subjects are ranked 1st or joint 1st for research intensity too!<br/><br/>Get in touch today to find out more!