A UK top 20 university
Part of the internationally recognised University of London for more than a century, Goldsmiths is one of the world’s top 100, and the UK’s top 20, universities for the arts and humanities. We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and return-to-study opportunities in these areas, and we’re also known for subjects covering the social sciences, computing and teacher training.
Creative, innovative and relevant
We look at subjects in creative and unconventional ways, but everything we do is based on the highest academic standards of teaching and research. Many of our lecturers and academics are active in the creative and cultural industries, so your learning will be informed by currently practice and you’ll develop relevant real-world skills.
A bright future
We’ll work hard to make sure that the skills you develop at Goldsmiths are relevant, that your talents are supported, and that your career motivation is nurtured. You’ll benefit from:
• Work placements on some of our degree programmes.
• Invaluable work experience through the volunteering opportunities organised and supported by the Students’ Union.
• Personal development opportunities including the Gold Award, which can help you recognise and develop the skills and experience that employers are looking for.
• Professional accreditation on completion of some of our degrees.
• Workshop programmes offered by our Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, which help develop enterprise and entrepreneurial skills and encourage you to think creatively about your future.
• The facilities and expertise of the Goldsmiths Careers Service, which is part of The Careers Group, University of London – the largest careers service in the country.
Our graduates go on to do amazing things. Find out more at
http://www.gold.ac.uk/employability/
Financial support
Our financial support package for undergraduates is one of the most generous of any London university. For 2012 we have committed over £1.6 million in scholarships and bursaries to help our students reach their full potential. This includes:
• 65 x £6,000 to bright students from low income households
• 10 x free places for students from Lewisham (covering tuition fees for three years; these scholarships are worth £27,000 each)
• 10 x £3,000 for students over the age of 25
• 4 x £4,500 to students with a disability
• 5 x £4,000 to students who are care leavers
• 10 x £500 to exceptionally bright students
• 5 x £7,000 for students on computing- or design-based degrees
• 33 x £1,000 for students on selected computing degrees
Find out more at
http://www.gold.ac.uk/2012/funding/
London living
Goldsmiths is located in a much more affordable part of London than many other universities in the capital. New Cross is in South East London, in travelcard zone 2. It’s vibrant and urban, and has very good transport links to central London.
The area is a hub of creative talent, and has a thriving music and arts scene. It’s a great base to explore other parts of South East London as well as further afield. Find out more at http://www.gold.ac.uk/local/. Another benefit of being in London is that there are good opportunities for finding part-time employment while you study, which will help supplement your income.