BMus/BSc (Hons) Electronic Music, Computing and Technology

Program Overview

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The BMus/BSc Electronic Music, Computing, and Technology program at Goldsmiths University is an interdisciplinary degree that combines electronic music composition, production, and performance with software design and digital signal processing. Students can choose to specialize in either Music (BMus) or Computing (BSc) after their first year, and the program culminates in a final project that showcases their skills in both disciplines. Graduates are prepared for careers in music technology, audio-related fields, and the creative industries.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview

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Objectives and Description

This interdisciplinary BMus/BSc Electronic Music, Computing, and Technology degree empowers you to create your own instruments, interactive installations, or reactive sound designs. The program cultivates a unique learning environment where your artistic practice intertwines with the creation of software designed specifically to further your creative goals, shaping the landscape of electronic music for future generations.

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Key aspects:

• Develops electronic music composition, production, and performance alongside software design and digital signal processing.
• Fosters understanding across creative practice, computer science, and musical research.
• Enables the pursuit of either a Music (BMus) or Computing (BSc) path after your first year, catering to diverse career aspirations.
• Equips graduates to confront opportunities, challenges and intellectual requirements of careers in arts, creative industries, music technology, and audio-related fields.
• Electronic Music Composition (30 Credits)
• Live Performance Systems (15 Credits)
• Music Computing 1 (30 Credits)
• Sound and Signal 1 (15 Credits)
• Introduction to Programming (15 Credits)
• Critical Approaches to Contemporary Music (15 Credits)

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Year 2:

The second year offers specialization and in-depth study guided by chosen pathways, BMus (Music) or BSc (Computing).

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Pathway 1: BMus

• Concentrated focus on Music modules
• Compulsory: Music Computing 2 (30 Credits)
• Elective modules worth at least 45 Credits can be drawn from both Music or Computing, ensuring customized learning.

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Pathway 2: BSc

• Emphasis on Computing modules
• Compulsory: Music Computing 2 (30 Credits) and Sound and Signal 2 (15 Credits)
• At least 30 Credit elective modules can be chosen from Music or Computing.

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Year 3:

The final year is dedicated to culminating projects.

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BMus Pathway:

• Compulsory Project Prototyping (15 Credits)
• Compulsory Music Final Project (30 Credits)
• Electives (45 Credits) primarily from the Music department

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BSc Pathway:

• Compulsory Computing Project Prototype (15 Credits)
• Compulsory Computing Final Project (30 Credits)
• Electives (45 Credits) mainly from Computing

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Optional Module Examples (Year 2 and Year 3):

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Music

• Contemporary Jazz Performance in UK
• Extended C++
• Creative Computing
• Interaction
• Electro-Acoustic composition
• Introduction to Audio-Visual composition
• Advanced Jazz and Pop music studies
• Composition Portfolio
• Music and Screen
• South Asian music performance
• DIY Music and alternative music platforms
• Improvisation

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Computing

• Advanced Audiovisual processing
• Artificial intelligence and Neural networks
• Interaction and Expressive game design
• Ethical computing
• Computer security
• Physical Computing
• Mobile Development
• Pervasive Games

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Assessment

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Methods and Criteria

Assessment varies across modules, encompassing a mix of coursework assignments and projects, lab-based activities, individual works, and group collaborations. The Industrial Placement year involves an evaluation by the program-appointed tutor, who provides guidance throughout your placement. Satisfactory completion of this placement earns the distinction 'with work experience' added to your degree.

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Teaching

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Teaching methods and Faculty

This program employs various methods to facilitate your learning: lectures, interactive tutorials, hands-on workshops, and dedicated laboratory sessions. Independent learning plays a significant role as students engage with required and supplemental readings, actively prepare topics, and create essays/projects, fostering self-driven growth and development.

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Careers

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Opportunities and Potential Career paths

The BMus/BSc program prepares students for various careers within the creative and technological spheres:

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Core Areas

• Music & Technology
• Music Computing
• Audio, Media, & Music Computing

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Specific Examples

• Electronic music producer
• Sound design
• Software developer (coding, audio products design)
• Teaching (music-driven)
• Performance
• Media creativity (publishing, industries, arts administration, community music, technical work - audio/visual media)
• Goldsmith's Music Skill Development & Careers page
• Goldsmith's Employability Support Services

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Other: Industrial Placement Year

This program offers an optional year-long placement in industry between years two and three. Engaging with practical, real-world experience offers invaluable career preparation.

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Annual tuition fees These are the UG fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £9250 International - full-time: £20160 It’s not currently possible for international students to study part-time if you require a Student Visa, however this is currently being reviewed and will be confirmed in the new year.