Popular Music
Goldsmiths, University of LondonCourse Overview
Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the BMus (Hon) Popular Music provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. 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 professional musicians, producers, and artists as ... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points With three Higher Level subjects at 555 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£22,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Goldsmiths, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £14,500 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £35,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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