Integrated Degree in Music (including Foundation Year)
Goldsmiths, University of London
About this course
Integrated Degree in Music. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The four-year programme begins with a foundation year before progressing to the undergraduate degree. Collaborative research projects are completed in small groups.
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Entry requirements
We would normally expect applicants to have some level 3 study equivalent to grade C at A-level or PP in a BTEC Diploma. However, we will also consider experience of playing a musical instrument or other music-related experience. Offers will be made specific to your educational background and experience. Our admissions tutors' decisions will sometimes be made on the basis of the application form alone. However, we are mindful that not all applicants will have studied music formally, and not all will have been presented with opportunities to evidence their commitment to music. In these cases, we may be in touch to ask for further information to help us understand and assess your musical development to date. If we do contact you at this stage, we will give clear guidance on what we would like you to do: you will be invited either to submit a simple video recording of performance and/or documentation of composition work, or to attend a short and informal online interview with a member of the music team. Our aim is to make sure the programme is right for you. If you receive an offer, you will be invited to an on-campus applicant day. There, you will be able to meet our team and current students, and take part in some taster sessions so you can experience what it’s like to study with us. Alternative qualifications See our full list of entry qualifications . We welcome students with a range of educational experiences. If you believe you may not meet the standard qualification requirements we would still encourage you to apply because we consider all aspects of your application when making a decision. We’ll pay particularly careful attention to your personal statement, which is your opportunity to demonstrate your interest in the subject you’ve applied for. Your referees are also welcome to include any relevant contextual comments around your academic achievements. We’ll look at all these things when making a decision on your application, as well as your qualifications and grades.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 42%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 35%
- Left higher education: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 64%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other qualifications: 30%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Requires Improvement for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Musicology
- Foundation for Composition
- Foundation for Performance
- Foundation for Music Studies
- Writing Your Way: Labyrinths of Stories, Self, and Data
- Collaborative Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Integrated Degree in Music (including Foundation Year) at Goldsmiths, University of London earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Music.
Are students happy with the teaching on Integrated Degree in Music (including Foundation Year) at Goldsmiths, University of London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Integrated Degree in Music (including Foundation Year) at Goldsmiths, University of London?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Integrated Degree in Music (including Foundation Year) at Goldsmiths, University of London?
35% of students continued into their second year, and 65% left higher education.