Music

Goldsmiths, University of London
Undergraduate MPhil Full-time 3 Years Music

About this course

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 registration. Supervision involves regular meetings throughout the period of study and involves the development of an intensive intellectual relationship between you and your supervisor.

  • You can study full-time or part-time. The programme normally begins in September, but applications for entry in January and April may be considered.

  • Research students are strongly encouraged to contribute to the Department’s research culture. You will have regular opportunities to present papers at seminars and conferences.

  • Composers can have pieces performed or recorded by Goldsmiths ensembles, including the Sinfonia, or by the Ensembles-in-Residence.

  • Performers are encouraged to take part in departmental concerts, and may audition for concerto appearances.

  • You have access to Goldsmiths Graduate School, containing an open-access computer room, a student common room and seminar room for use by postgraduate research students.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters
    3415 Musicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Philosophy - MPhil
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Music