Founded in 1891, and part of the University of London since 1904, Goldsmiths offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options in the arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, and entrepreneurial business and management.
| Acronym | GOLD |
| Nickname | GOLD |
| Colour | purple and black |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Location | City of London, England, United Kingdom |
| Address | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Goldsmiths, University of London's mission is to stimulate creative, radical, and intellectually rigorous thinking and practice.
Goldsmiths, University of London's vision is to "make the world a better place by combining knowledge with action".
Goldsmiths, University of London aims to be a transformative and inclusive institution that fosters creative, radical, and intellectually rigorous thinking. Its objectives include academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, structured progression, and a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.
Goldsmiths is recognized as a leading university for research, with nearly four-fifths of our outputs considered “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021).
From inspiring academics and supportive staff to its engaged students, the people at Goldsmiths form an energetic community that wants to change things for the better. We aim to create a welcoming atmosphere where you're free to be yourself and explore your interests.
And because we're in London (QS, Best Student City 2024), we've built connections with some of the capital's leading creative and cultural organisations, giving you access to exciting opportunities while you study.
80% of undergraduate students move on to highly skilled work after their studies (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022) at Goldsmiths, University of London. And the top-three universities in the UK for producing business founders, and 12th for producing CEOs and MDs (Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance 2021).
Below you will find a list of different qualifications and typical grade requirements. You must check the specific programme page for the exact requirements.
If your programme has GCSE requirements, you can find information about equivalent qualifications in the 'UK and International level 2 qualifications' section. For equivalents to A-levels, please view the 'UK and International level 3 qualifications' section.
You will need:
If English isn’t your first language, you will need to meet our English language requirements to study with us. These are listed on our programme pages. Your English language qualifications should be less than two years old at the time you start your studies with us.
Usually, we ask for IELTS because it shows us which areas of your English might need to be improved. However, we also accept a range of other English language qualifications.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
As well as UK qualifications, we accept many equivalent overseas qualifications. To check to see if your qualifications are of an equivalent standard to the UK academic entry requirements for the PGCE programme we recommend that you contact UK ENIC.
Once we receive your PGCE application from UCAS Teacher Training, if any of your qualifications are unclear then we will automatically contact you by email for further information.
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
If you do not have a first degree awarded by a generally recognized institution in the UK, please note that the award of the PGCE and QTS does not in itself confer graduate status for the purposes of salary. Salaries in such cases are determined by employing authorities and not by the College or by the relevant government department.
UNDERGRADUATE:
Applying through UCAS: UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. It provides an impartial service that enables you to apply to universities, performing arts colleges, and conservatoires in the UK.
POSTGRADUATE:
Email: [email protected]
Accommodation: We offer a range of accommodation options – whether you prefer the supported environment of halls, or more independent living.
The Halls: For 2025-26, we will have just under 1,300 rooms in our halls of residence, located either within walking distance or a short commute away. If you are looking for private accommodation, University of London Housing Services offers a range of services to assist and support students who are looking for and living in private accommodation in London.
Research Center: Research at Goldsmiths is organized in many different ways. One of the most common is to bring colleagues from across campus together in a number of interdisciplinary research centers and units.
These are physical spaces where colleagues located in a range of different departments can come together to work in a collaborative manner. The great majority of research at Goldsmiths is carried out in such research centers and units.
In general, research units tend to be embedded within a single department whilst research centers tend to be collaborations between two or more different departments.
Library: The Library is open 24/7 throughout most of the year. Its collections cover the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and relate to the teaching and research of the College.
In addition to some 300,000 books and 7,000 print and electronic journals, it contains a range of study spaces for individual and group study, laptop borrowing and IT facilities.
Cafeteria: There are a variety of eating options on campus including Thirty Five cafe, Benugo in the Library and Professor Stuart Hall Building and the refectory with a mixture of hot and cold food. Find out more about eating and drinking options on campus.
ICT: All halls of residence have internet access, and we have Wifi across campus. The library has both PCs and Apple Macs, scanners and video editing equipment. If you're having a problem with IT access then staff are available to answer your queries in the library. See IT Services for the full range of facilities offered.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Frances Corner OBE is the academic and administrative leader of Goldsmiths. Previously Head of the London College of Fashion and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Arts London, Professor Corner brings more than 20 years’ experience in higher education leadership to Goldsmiths.
Adam’s research interests focus on a social justice framing of religion and belief as a protected characteristic in equality policy and practice, particularly across health and social care and schools. He is professionally qualified in Social Work and psychotherapy.
Annabel leads the academic pillar A distinctive learning environment in our institutional strategy, A better world through knowledge and action.
The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths acquired the school and reopened it in 1891 as The Goldsmiths’ Company’s Technical and Recreative Institute. With the dawn of the twentieth century, the Company handed over the Institute to the University of London. It was re-christened Goldsmiths College and the modern era of Goldsmiths had begun.
The Counter Hill Academy, a private boarding school for boys, stood on the site of modern-day Goldsmiths from 1792 until 1... read more
The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the most powerful of London’s ‘City Livery Companies’, purchased the site and buildings after the Naval School moved out in 1889. Two years later, The Goldsmiths’ Company’s Technical and Recreative Institute opened.
For 13 years, the Company ran a hugely successful operation. At its peak over 7,000 male and female students were enrolled, drawn from the ‘industrial and working classes’ of the New Cross area.