Goldsmiths has a rich heritage of the highest standards of research, teaching and practice. This finds academic expression in a remarkable range of original thinking and of innovative interdisciplinary collaborations. The recent success in the QS World University Rankings, which saw in the UK’s top 20 universities for Arts and Humanities and in the UK’s top 30 for Social Sciences and Management, is a testament to the academic success.
The particularly generous access agreement demonstrates the commitment to creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds and, importantly, reflects the presence in the borough of Lewisham.
BMus/BSc (Hons) Music Computing
This programme is delivered jointly by the Departments of Music and Computing, and builds on their recognised expertise in the creative arts and the innovative application of computer science to stimulate and promote creative work.
What is Music Computing?
Music Computing is a creative discipline that combines performance, composition, musicology, design, psychoacoustics, digital signal processing, and computer science. You will learn to create your own music software rather than using pre-made products, to further your artistic goals and to help pioneer the future of electronic music and digital audio production.
At Goldsmiths, Music Computing is an interdisciplinary programme offered between the departments. After your first year, you can choose to pursue a more technical or artistic path of study, leading to either a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree.
Sound engineering, music production and studio techniques are not the primary focus of Music Computing, and applicants wishing to study these subjects are advised to apply elsewhere.
Entry requirements
A-level: ABB/BBB
BTEC: DDM/DMM
International Baccalaureate: 33 points including three HL subjects
An A-level, or equivalent, qualification in Music or Music Technology is preferred, although we also accept applicants without a formal qualification in music who can demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience.
You should also normally have at least Grade B at GCSE Mathematics.
If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements for this programme, you may be able to apply for the BMus/BSc Music Computing with International Foundation.
Equivalent qualifications
Accepted a wide range of qualifications equivalent to the ones listed above. This includes:
Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including distinctions/merits in subject specific modules
Scottish qualifications: ABBBC/BBBBC (Higher), ABC/BBC (Advanced Higher)
European Baccalaureate: 75%
Irish Leaving Certificate: A1 A1 A2 B1/A1 A1 A2 B2
If your qualifications are from another country, find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
English language requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to meet the English language requirements to study with us.
For this programme we require:
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in the written test and no individual test lower than 6.0)
If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.
Selection process
At interview stage you’ll be asked to present a portfolio of relevant recent work.
Read more about the general entrance requirements.
Fees
Second-year students are eligible to apply for an award of £1,000 towards final-year Creative Projects with an electronic component.
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