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Goldsmiths, University of London

(3.4)
35 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
67
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Overview

Goldsmiths, University of London information

Level of study
Undergraduate58%Postgraduate42%
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female64%Male34%Other1%
Where students come from
International29%UK71%
Number of students
8,325
Source: HESA

About Goldsmiths, University of London

UCAS code: G56

At Goldsmiths we offer undergraduate opportunities in subjects covering the arts and humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, and entrepreneurial business and management. Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, south-east London. Vibrant, urban and with great transport connections to Central London, it's an ideal base for experiencing and enjoying the capital.

Source: Goldsmiths, University of London

Tuition fees at Goldsmiths, University of London

No tuition fees information available.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£23k

Average graduate salary

82%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

93%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Goldsmiths, University of London

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Goldsmiths, University of London

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Courses

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Here are Goldsmiths, University of London's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

104 UCAS points
Law with Politics and Human Rights

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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104 UCAS points
Law with Criminal Justice and Human Rights

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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104 UCAS points
Law

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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104 UCAS points
Economics with Law

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Popular Music

BMus (Hon) 6 Years part-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Games Development

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026

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96 UCAS points
Games Development

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Games Development

BSc (Hons) 6-7 Years part-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Drama and Theatre Arts with Acting

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Sociology

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Journalism

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Economics with Data Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Anthropology, Media and Digital Practice

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Promotional Media: PR, Advertising and Branding

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Education

BA (Hons) 4-6 Years part-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Business Computing (Entrepreneurship)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
History with Politics

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)

BSc (Hons) 6-8 Years part-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Economics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96 UCAS points
Creative Computing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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Goldsmiths, University of London reviews

(3.4)
Based on 35 reviews from Goldsmiths, University of London's students and alumni
5 star
17%
4 star
37%
3 star
23%
2 star
17%
1 star
7%
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Showing 30 reviews

Graduate

Clubs and societies were not very varied and difficult to join. Otherwise the SU was good.

(2)

1 year ago

Graduate

On the whole the area was good and had lots of events going on to attend, however the daytime campus life was not very exciting and at night the area sometimes felt dangerous with lots of fights happening on the streets.

(2)

1 year ago

Graduate

Accommodation costs were extortionate in proportion to the quality of the halls.

(1)

1 year ago

Graduate

My experience of support at university was terrible. I booked an appointment with a counselor when I was struggling with mental health and they never followed up after my appointment, didn't offer me any useful advice and wanted doctor's proof with I needed extenuating circumstances due to issues in...

(1)

1 year ago

Graduate

On the whole the library and campus facilities were good, however the food was so expensive and my accommodation was not good. Even though I was given early acceptance I didn't get my first choice of halls, and the place I did live was run down and the fire alarm was set off by students every night ...

(2)

1 year ago

Graduate

I enjoyed a lot of the course content and lectures, however I found some of the seminars were not useful. I also felt that it was not very personalised, I don't think any lecturers or seminar leaders knew me by name and rarely gave detailed feedback on my work.

(3)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

61%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

61%

low

How well organised is your course?

61%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

75%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

58%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

79%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

87%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

low

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