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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Music

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£10,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Music at Goldsmiths, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Goldsmiths’ Department of Music has a lively and varied research base, large postgraduate community, active performing tradition, and offers proximity to London’s resources. - Staff research interests are correspondingly diverse and wide-ranging, and we offer research supervision in many different areas, from composition to performance, sonic arts to popular music. Supervision is available in any of the areas of specialism outlined above or covered by staff research interests. - You are assigned members of staff qualified to supervise your research throughout your period of registrat... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Music
Critical Analysis and Historiography
Composition and Creative Practice
Performance Studies and Interpretation
Sonic Arts and Electroacoustic Music
Popular Music Research and Analysis
Music Seminar Series
Postgraduate Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£66,000

Home Student Fee

£10,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Goldsmiths, University of London

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