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Undergraduate programmes in
Computing and
Information
Systems
Creative
Computing
2020
Academic direction by
london.ac.uk/computing
Join the World Class
1 A mark of excellence
Gain a degree from the University of London, a mark
of excellence, respected worldwide since 1858.
2 tudy without relocating
S
Study wherever you live and gain a prestigious qualification.
With competitive fees and no travel, relocation or accommodation
costs, studying through the University of London is much more
affordable than coming to London to study on campus.
3 uality of learning
Q
The programmes in this prospectus are developed by
academics at Goldsmiths, a member institution of the
University of London. You can participate in a global learning
community by connecting online with fellow students
worldwide to collaborate and share perspectives.
4 mployability
E
Enter the workplace with a range of qualifications and experience
and develop transferable skills such as problem solving, analysis and
self-motivation, which are sought after by top employers worldwide.
5 J oin the World Class
On graduation join our global community of influential alumni,
from leaders in business and industry to Nobel prize winners.
2 Undergraduate programmes in Computing
“In a fast changing environment of worldwide access to higher education, a University of London degree continues to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.” Professor Wendy Thomson Vice-Chancellor, University of London london.ac.uk/computing 3
Your prestigious University
of London qualification
About your qualification
When you graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate
from the University of London you will receive two important
documents – your Final Diploma (the parchment you
receive on graduation) and a Diploma Supplement.
The Final Diploma
• Indicates that you were registered with the University of London
and awarded a University of London degree, diploma or certificate
• Names Goldsmiths as the member institution
responsible for the syllabus and assessment.
• Features the University of London crest and
the Vice-Chancellor’s signature.
The Diploma Supplement
• Describes the nature, level and content of the programme
you successfully completed.
• Includes the transcript of courses taken, marks achieved
and overall classification.
• States the role of Goldsmiths and the method of study.
4 Undergraduate programmes in Computing
Contents
Introduction
Key dates Join the World Class 2
Your prestigious University of London qualification 4
Application deadline World-class academic direction from Goldsmiths 6
You can apply throughout the Programmes
year, but we strongly advise you BSc Computing and Information Systems 8
to apply as early as possible.
BSc Creative Computing 10
Applications must be Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE) 12
received no later than Work Experience Entry Route 13
1 October 2020 Individual courses 14
Reference section
Registration deadline
30 November 2020 How you study 15
Summer school 17
Start studying The Student Portal 18
Study materials are usually Computer requirements 19
available from mid-August. Entrance requirements 20
Some materials are available
online, enabling you Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 22
to start earlier. Application and registration process 24
Transfer 25
Examinations
Further information 26
May–June 2020
london.ac.uk/computing 5
World-class academic
direction from Goldsmiths
An innovative approach and focuses on its application in acquire the expertise to develop the
creative contexts, such as music, next generation of computing, and
The programmes in Computing visual arts and computer games. contribute to strategic decision-making
are stimulating, interesting and for complex socio-technical systems.
Both programmes will enable you to
relevant. Goldsmiths has designed Whether your ambitions lie within
become a technically competent user
them to provide lasting benefit, by business, IT or the creative industries,
of computing technology and enhance
combining leading-edge practice a world-class degree of international
your potential to become a developer,
with solid underlying principles. standing will fast-track your career.
innovator and leader in your field.
Our programmes focus on the Why study computing
innovative application of computing Career enhancing skills
technology, underpinned by at Goldsmiths?
rigorous study of the technology Competing in a global economy
itself. The approach is to emphasise that is increasingly dependent on Goldsmiths is all about the
independence, creativity and technology requires high levels of freedom to experiment, to think
learning by doing. The Computing technical skill and understanding. differently, to be an individual.
and Information Systems degree Studying computing will provide you Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths is
provides a solid grounding in computer with a strong foundation and a chance internationally renowned for creative
technology and exposes you to its to develop your interests. You will
and innovative approaches to both
application in the world of business learn how to apply computing to a teaching and research. A distinctive
and information systems. The range of real-life situations and you will attitude to learning encourages
Creative Computing degree gives develop your skillset to meet evolving students to explore ideas, challenge
a similar grounding in technology employment opportunities. You will boundaries, investigate fresh ways
of thinking and stretch their minds
Programme team intellectually and creatively.
Awarded over £15 million in research
grants in the last five years, we
have a unique vision of computing
research as an interdisciplinary set of
practices, methods and techniques.
As a result, our research renews
and invigorates computer science
as a discipline through a range
of unusual forms of engagement
Dr Maggie Cooper Kärt Luik Joe Gadian Morton and activity: artistic works, musical
Programme Director Programme Manager Programme Officer performances, social science studies,
6 Undergraduate programmes in Computing
alongside the more traditional A University of • First Class
peer-reviewed paper outputs.
London degree • Upper Second Class
Our academic staff are active
• Lower Second Class
researchers and leading experts Undergraduate degrees of the
in their field. Our research ranges University of London are awarded with • Third Class
from mainstream computer science, Honours. The award certificate will
including algorithms, data analytics A Pass Degree or Ordinary Degree is a
indicate the level of the academic degree without Honours. Specific rules
and machine learning, to creative performance (Honours) achieved by
computing for music, film, TV, visual for the classification of awards are
classifying the award. The classification given in the Programme Regulations,
arts, games and animation. of the degree will be based on the under Scheme of Award.
According to the QS World University ratified marks from the completed
Rankings by Subject 2020, Goldsmiths assessments. The standard classification
is in the top 50 in the UK for Computer system for bachelor’s degrees with
Science and Information Systems. Honours is:
Introduction to the awards
Programme No. of courses Study period Description
The traditional degree in which 12 courses are taken in three stages.
BSc 12 3–6 years You are welcome to apply to transfer to Goldsmiths to complete your
degree studies, entering at Year 2 or Year 3.
Certificate of Higher An award in its own right. You may transfer directly to Level 5 of the BSc
4 1–4 years
Education (CertHE) once you have successfully completed the Certificate.
An additional entry route to the BSc for applicants with non-standard
Work Experience
2 1–3 years qualifications. Students who wish to study Computing and Information
Entry Route
Systems or Creative Computing will take two courses.
You can apply to take individual courses if you wish to enhance your
Individual courses 1–2 1–2 years skills or professional knowledge, demonstrate your ability in a specific
area or study certain subjects in which you have an interest.
london.ac.uk/computing 7
BSc Computing and
Information Systems
Careers
Some of our graduates go on to
study at top institutions, but most
secure graduate posts in order to
establish their careers. These include:
• Systems analyst: You’ll have a high
level of technical expertise along with
the ability to understand information
systems within an organisation.
You will be able to analyse system
requirements and design, build,
modify, adapt and test IT systems
that meet changing business needs.
• Security consultant: You’ll be skilled
in the area of computer networking,
and have a deep understanding of
cryptography and the risks and issues
surrounding data security. You will
Computing and The range of skills you will
be able to analyse data breaches
develop includes:
Information Systems using forensic methods, and improve
• knowledge of computation and protect corporate systems.
You’ll gain a wide appreciation and computation machinery
• Networking engineer: You will
of the subject, rather than just an • core programming have a high level of understanding
understanding of existing commercial of networking infrastructure and
approaches and limited software • systems analysis and design
be able to design, implement
languages and packages. You will learn • software engineering and support the networks vital to
to adapt and evolve to keep ahead in corporate activity across the world.
the fast-changing world of computing. • software project management
• competence in databases, artificial • Technical architect: You will be a
The programme is designed to fluent programmer, in touch with
equip you with a wide range of intelligence, interaction design,
e-commerce solutions, computer the latest developments in software
knowledge and skills to meet the and technology. You will be able to
current demands of the industry and security, data compression and
information systems management. assimilate new techniques quickly and
thus increase your career prospects. incorporate them into your designs
The degree is a well-established for powerful information systems.
route to postgraduate study.
8 Undergraduate programmes in Computing
Programme overview • allows recognition of prior learning “The Computing and
for previously studied material, where
The BSc: applicable Information Systems
• helps you develop the ability to • has a flexible study period of degree revealed a side of
analyse and develop systems that can between three and eight years me which I never knew
grow to meet changing needs in • is examined according to the same
enterprise environments and other standards as campus-based students
existed. I found I have
organisations studying at Goldsmiths a passion to connect
• helps you develop a portfolio of • allows transfer to Goldsmiths’ Year 2 people with technology.
practical demonstrations of your on successful completion of Level 4
work, through coursework and a (or the corresponding Certificate) or
The modules and other
substantial project Year 3 on successful completion of activities I was involved
Levels 4 and 5 (see page 25).
• provides a progression route to a in have honed both my
variety of higher degrees in the
computing and information systems technical and soft skills
sectors which are essential
in the workforce.”
Farah Saleh
Computing and Information
Systems, Singapore
london.ac.uk/computing 9
BSc Creative Computing
“I found the idea Creative Computing The range of skills you will
develop includes:
of combining the This programme is unique as it • programming to support creative
study of science gives you skills in designing creative uses of audio and video
applications as well as using them,
and art fascinating. in the visual, audio and multimedia • digital media processing
One of the areas I domains. It will enable you to express
your own creativity and give you the
• creative practices and methodologies
in a technology context
enjoyed the most was knowledge, confidence and ability
• competence in advanced graphics
to act as a creative professional in
the application of the computing, media, music and and animation, databases, artificial
intelligence and interaction design.
artificial intelligence arts industries. The degree also gives
access to postgraduate study.
to music composition
and analysis.”
Denis de Montigny
BSc Creative Computing,
Luxembourg
10 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingCareers
Here are some examples of the kind of
employment that will be open to you:
• Games developer: You’ll be skilled
in programming and animation for
games and other creative apps, across
platforms ranging from mobile devices
through to desktop computers. The
games development industry is
fast-growing, resulting in a shortfall
of suitably qualified graduates.
• 3D graphics programmer: Your
advanced programming skills
and knowledge of mathematics
and 3D graphics and animation
combine to provide key skills for
this increasingly important role. Programme overview • helps you develop a portfolio of
creative artefacts, through coursework
• Web developer: You will design and The BSc: and a substantial project
code web pages and implement
the back end technical systems • is unique as a flexible learning • is examined according to the same
that underpin them. You may programme as it provides you with standards as campus-based students
build bespoke solutions or support the skills to design computer studying at Goldsmiths, with
a global e-commerce platform, or applications across a wide range of students sitting the same
work on the latest technologies creative industries examinations where feasible
in the sharing economy. • allows transfer to Goldsmiths’ Year 2
• provides a progression route to a
• Multimedia programmer: Your variety of higher degrees in the on successful completion of Level 4
programming and creative skills will creative technology sector (or the corresponding Certificate) or
enable you to build new forms of Year 3 on successful completion of
• allows recognition of prior learning Levels 4 and 5 (see page 25).
digital and interactive media and
for previously studied material, where
online services. You will develop
applicable
creative features, such as 2D/3D
models, animation, music and video • has a flexible study period of between
for innovative multimedia products. three and eight years
london.ac.uk/computing 11Certificates of Higher Education
(CertHE)
These qualifications are for you if you:
• have the ability, motivation and
maturity to study at degree level,
but do not have the qualifications
usually required to enter a
degree level programme
• have the necessary qualifications to
embark on a degree programme,
but prefer a programme with
more teaching support
• are interested in the subject,
but wish to study for a shorter
time than for a full degree.
The CertHE
• A CertHE can be completed
in a minimum of one year and
An entry route to the CertHE can only be submitted a maximum of four years.
via a recognised teaching centre. Full
degree study details about the CertHE, including
• You receive the same study
materials, have access to the
entrance criteria, syllabuses and same online facilities and take the
The Certificate of Higher Education in application forms, should be obtained
Computing and Information Systems same examinations as students
from the recognised teaching centre taking the courses as part of
and the Certificate of Higher Education at which you intend to enrol.
in Creative Computing are qualifications their degree programme.
in their own right that also provide an Once you have successfully completed Please note:
alternative entry route to the degrees. a CertHE, you may transfer directly • It is not possible to study a
to Level 5 of the corresponding BSc. CertHE independently.
They may be studied on a full- or part- Like Goldsmiths, a number of other
time basis, but only if you have applied, British universities also recognise the • You must meet the attendance
registered through and are studying Certificates as a possible entry route requirements at your institution
at a recognised teaching centre that into the second year of a degree in order to be able to sit
has been granted Certificate Teaching programme as an on-campus student. your examinations.
Status (see page 15). Applications for
12 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingWork Experience Entry Route
An alternative entry route Features of the Work
The Work Experience Entry Route
Experience Entry Route
provides an alternative entry route • You can transfer your registration
to the BSc degrees, making them to the BSc with credit for the
accessible to a wider range of students. courses you have passed.
You take two courses and once these
are successfully completed you may • You will then complete the other
move directly on to the BSc. This Level 4 courses that form part
option is intended for applicants of the degree, together with
who do not have the necessary up to two Level 5 courses.
academic qualifications but have
• The Work Experience Entry Route is
relevant work experience and are
normally at least 21 years old.
examined to the same standard as Davidson Edwards
the Level 4 courses of the degree. Computing and Information
The minimum time taken to complete Systems, Dominic
• You do not need to study at a
a degree if the Work Experience Entry
teaching institution. ‘I would strongly recommend
Route is followed is four years. The entry
requirements are given on page 20. the University of London.
It really does equip you
with the tools necessary
to go out into the world
and make a difference.
I started as a young
programmer and I left with
enough systems design and
software lifecycle knowledge
to start a software business.
I bootstrapped this business,
with the aim of growing
the tech sector in my
country. To that end, I used
it as a vehicle to train young
computer science students.’
london.ac.uk/computing 13Individual courses
“I will never stop
suggesting and
sponsoring the
University of London
and Goldsmiths to
fellows and friends
because I learned a
lot during these five
years – more than
what I learned while Career and personal What support
working full-time in development study will I receive?
several IT companies.” As long as you satisfy the entry You receive the same study materials,
requirements, you can take an have access to the same online facilities
individual course without registering and take the same examinations as
Luigi Belli for a certificate or degree programme. students taking the courses as part of
Computing and Information When you register you will receive a their certificate or degree programme.
Systems, Italy certificate of registration. If you pass
the examination you will receive
a certificate of achievement.
Progression and credit
If, after completing an individual
Are individual course, you apply and are admitted
courses for me? to register for a BSc or Certificate, you
can obtain credit for the individual
course(s) you have taken, provided you
You can take up to two individual
apply within three years of completing
courses from the computing
them. Further information is given in
programmes to enhance your skills
the current Programme Regulations.
or professional knowledge, to satisfy
the accreditation requirements of
a university or professional body or
simply to study certain subjects
in which you are interested.
14 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingHow you study
Choose the approach So that you can rely on the standards Entry Route, where feasible, to seek
of the teaching, support and tuition from one of the recognised
that suits you best administration that you will receive, teaching centres. Please note that
we have created a network of teaching support is not available
We recognise that students value institutions that offer study support to from the University of London.
choice in how, when and where they University of London students within
study. Our programmes offer you a We cannot advise you on which
our Institutions Policy Framework.
flexible way of obtaining a prestigious teaching centre is best for you;
These institutions are known as
qualification at a reasonable cost. You ultimately, you must choose one
recognised teaching centres.
can study independently, working that meets your own needs.
completely on your own, although Students taking the Certificates in
For details about Recognised Teaching
many students choose to enrol with a Computing and Information Systems
Centres please visit:
local institution, either full-time or part- or Creative Computing must attend
bit.ly/recognised-centres
time, and gain the additional benefits a certificate-teaching institution.
of face-to-face academic support and We strongly advise BSc students
interaction with fellow students. and those on the Work Experience
london.ac.uk/computing 15Plan your studies • additional electronic resources We have found that this approach
provided on the computing virtual significantly increases students’
Independent study demands that you learning environment (VLE) success rate. Coursework is submitted
are motivated, well-organised and between January and April before
• past examination papers,
focused. You should be prepared to the examination session begins.
courseworks, and Examiners’
allocate at least 300 hours of study to commentaries, also
each full course during the academic provided on the VLE. Examination standards
year, and will need a detailed study
plan to ensure you are prepared Your work will be assessed by a
for the May examination period. Coursework component combination of unseen written
If you are working full-time, we papers and coursework. These are
For the majority of courses you must prepared and managed by Goldsmiths’
recommend you take a maximum of
complete coursework that contributes appointed academics to ensure
two full courses per year.
to your final mark. This gives you your work is assessed to the same
experience of answering questions standard as campus-based students.
Study materials and solving problems. Coursework Examinations are held in May/June
assessment has the additional benefit at local centres in over 180 different
Your study materials are specially of spreading the time commitment and countries, as well as in London.
produced by University of London encouraging you to engage with your
academics for self-directed studies throughout the academic year.
learning. They include:
• the Student guide to the University
of London and the Programme
handbook, containing information
about examinations, University
contacts and important dates
• a subject guide for each course
studied. The guides introduce
you to topics within the syllabus,
and provide details of essential
and recommended reading. Core
textbooks – some of which you
will need to buy – will provide the
necessary depth for your studies,
and the guides will show you
how to use them in an organised
and productive manner
16 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingGoldsmiths Summer School
Third-year BSc Creative
Computing student, Wesley
a hefty amount of skills in the short
time while keeping their lessons fun “The teaching
Koh, shares his experience
and interactive. They went out of their
way to ensure that we felt at home.
staff were able
of the 2019 Goldsmiths
The Summer School was a truly to impart a hefty
Summer School.
When offered the opportunity to
amazing experience. My favourite
part of the curriculum was easily the
amount of skills
visit one of the most artistic and physical computing aspect. Learning
how to bridge the gap between the
in the short time
culturally rich cities in the world and
to be taught highly niche creative 2D and 3D world really allowed me while keeping
to expand my creative abilities. It
skills, who could give up the chance?
We learnt how to connect the
opened up many more avenues for their lessons fun
physical world with the computing
me to express my creativity. I would
never have been exposed to these and interactive.”
environment. One of the more advanced skills in my undergraduate
interesting parts of the course was curriculum if I had not participated in
when we made game controllers and esley Koh
W
the Summer School at Goldsmiths.
artefacts from just yarn, conductive Summer School
thread and sewing equipment. I would highly recommend this course Singapore
to all computing students looking for
The second half of the course ways to express their creative self.
focused more on graphics and
animation. After a small refresher
on how to use Processing, we were
introduced to more advanced
topics such as projection mapping,
data analysis and representation.
Throughout the four-week Summer
School, we were highly encouraged
to be creative and to think outside the
box. Rarely were we given limitations
in what we could create, and I believe
this really fuelled our creativity and
we expressed ourselves freely.
The teaching staff were very
approachable and highly
knowledgeable in their field of
expertise. They were able to impart
london.ac.uk/computing 17The Student Portal
Gaining access It is compatible with mobile devices, • Student Café forum
allowing you to connect when and
• regular news and Twitter feeds
You are required to confirm on your where you want. By interacting with
application form that you have access your fellow students, VLE tutors and • archive of past examination papers,
to the internet so that you are able to Programme Team, you will become coursework assignments and
make use of resources which are only part of the worldwide community. Examiners’ commentaries
available online. As soon as you have This global network will help your
studies and understanding of emerging • examples of outstanding
registered we will send you a username student work
and password which will allow you trends around the world. In addition to
to log in to the Student Portal. Once providing downloadable versions of • interim grade feedback on
logged in, you can also access your all printed materials, the VLE includes a coursework assignments
University of London email account. growing range of additional resources:
• Turnitin plagiarism checker.
• additional support materials covering
The computing virtual topics such as refresher mathematics, The Online Library
learning environment study and research skills, careers, etc.
• links to software downloads The Online Library provides access to
The computing virtual learning a range of databases, many of which
environment (VLE) forms an important • interactive resources contain full-text eJournals and eBooks.
part of your study experience and for some courses
you are required to log in regularly to For many students, using an online
• student course discussion boards library and reading journal articles are
engage fully with your programme.
new skills. We provide support and
guidance on the best way to approach
journal resources, and a range of
materials designed to improve your
reading and information literacy skills
is available. A dedicated helpdesk is
available if you have any difficulties in
finding what you need.
Visit: onlinelibrary.london.ac.uk
Library support
Senate House Library
Registered students are entitled to
use Senate House Library. The Library
charges for this service. Visit:
london.ac.uk/senate-house-library
18 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingComputer requirements
Regular internet access • For some high level courses,
additional software may be
All students must have regular access required. This information is given
to a computer and the internet. under the course outlines.
You will need this for accessing
the Portal or resources from the Computing and
Online Library, downloading course
materials from the VLE and taking Information Systems
part in discussion boards.
For some courses, access to a suitable
You will also need suitable hardware network is very important for full
capacity on your computer for learning benefit. Without such access,
document storage as well as basic you can still complete the degree,
software such as a PDF reader. but you will not have the same study Hadeel Ayoub
We recommend that you use an up- experience as a student with this Saudi Arabia
to-date version of Internet Explorer, access. The highest level of access you
will require for effective study will be as Designer and media artist,
Firefox or Chrome and that your screen Hadeel Ayoub created the
resolution is 1024 x 768 or greater. a (temporary) network manager so that
you can experiment with configuration. wireless sign language glove
JavaScript and cookies must be enabled during her MA in Computational
to access particular online services. Other machines, apart from those that Arts from the Department of
are PC compatible, are acceptable Computing. Inspired by the
Software provided they run equivalent software. problems experienced by a family
member with speech difficulties,
You are advised to make use Computers she came to Goldsmiths
of common operating systems Recommended minimum configuration: with the aim of enhancing
and software, as follows: communication between
• processor (2GHz)
people with different abilities.
• Windows™, Linux or Mac. • hard drive (10GB free)
Hadeel is passionate about the
• Word processor, spreadsheet and • RAM (2GB) impact of learning computing,
database. No applications are ‘Once you know how to write
recommended specifically, but • screen resolution
code you can make a computer
under Windows™, an integrated (minimum 1024 x 768 colour)
do whatever you want it [to]
package such as Microsoft Office • network adapter (Ethernet, Fast do and this is the future. At
is sufficient, while under Linux, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet) Goldsmiths they allow you to
OpenOffice is adequate. take your project in your own
• soundcard (stereo). direction, it’s another world.’
• The Java SE Development Kit
(JDK) version 6 or higher, available
for free from oracle.com
london.ac.uk/computing 19Entrance requirements
General entrance Programme requirements CertHE
requirements for the degree To be eligible for the Certificate
you must:
Either passes in: A level of competence at least
• normally* be aged 17 years or older
• two subjects at GCE A level, plus equivalent to a pass at GCE AS level in
before 1 September in the year you
at least three further subjects at a mathematical subject or a UK GCSE/
first register with the University and
GCSE/GCE O level (A–C/9–4 or a GCE O level in mathematics at A–B/9–5.
‘pass’ if taken prior to 1975) or • have passed the equivalent of at
The University will consider
least three separate subjects at
• three subjects at GCE A level qualifications of a comparable
UK GCSE/GCE O level (A–C/9–4)
(with at least one A level standard to GCE AS and GCSE/
plus mathematics at A–B/9–5.
passed at grade A–D) or GCE O levels. The decision on
Students who do not have UK
comparable qualifications is taken
• three subjects at GCE A level, GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics
at the discretion of the University.
plus one further subject at GCSE/ at A–B/9–5 may meet the
GCE O level (A–C/9–4) or For equivalents please visit: mathematics entry requirements
bit.ly/Am-I-Qualified taking and passing a presessional
• two subjects at GCE A level, plus two
mathematics course at the
further subjects at GCE AS level.
institution offering the CertHE and
BSc degree
Please note: • provide proof of competence in
• the same subject may only be To be eligible for the degree English which is acceptable to the
offered once and at one level you must: University. A test of proficiency may
• normally* be at least 17 years old and be required (please visit:
• for General Entrance we accept
bit.ly/proficiency-english) and
qualifications from around the world, • meet the general entrance
further details can be found at: requirements and • have been admitted to a full- or
bit.ly/Am-I-Qualified part-time course of instruction
• meet the programme
at an institution that has been
requirements and
granted certificate teaching
• provide proof of competence in status (see page 15).
English which is acceptable to the
University. A test of proficiency
may be required. Please visit:
bit.ly/proficiency-english
20 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingWork Experience
Entry Route
To be eligible for the Work
Experience Entry Route you must:
• normally* be aged 21 years or older
before 1 September in the year you
first register with the University and
• have passed a minimum of
four separate subjects at GCSE/
GCE O level (A–C/9–4) including
Mathematics or the equivalent
(for equivalents please visit:
bit.ly/Am-I-Qualified) and
• provide proof of competence in
English which is acceptable to the
University. A test of proficiency may
be required (please visit:
bit.ly/proficiency-english) and
• have at least two years’ relevant
work experience (i.e. with computing
or IT elements either from a job in a
computing-oriented company or
a job in computing or IT).
* Applications will be considered from
applicants who do not meet the normal
minimum age requirement for admission.
Each application will be considered on an
individual basis, and the decision taken at
the discretion of the University of London.
london.ac.uk/computing 21Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL)
Discretionary RPL
Applications will be considered in
the light of the syllabus, the level of
examination performance and the
comparability of the prior learning to
the course concerned.
Am I eligible to
apply for RPL?
BSc applicants only may apply
• RPL is normally only considered
on a subject-for-subject basis, you
What is RPL? Automatic RPL should only apply for RPL if you
have previously studied a similar
RPL means that you are not required • RPL is awarded automatically for a subject to one in the programme
to take a particular course(s) as number of qualifications and awards, in the same depth, at degree
part of your degree because, in the all of which are listed on the website level (or the equivalent), and you
University’s opinion, you have already (bit.ly/computing_rpl). You will have achieved good marks in the
covered a similar syllabus as part of need to complete the RPL section corresponding examination.
a previous qualification, at the same of the online application form.
level, depth and breadth. We will • To apply for automatic RPL you must
• All applicants must also satisfy satisfy all the criteria for one of the
award you credit as if you had taken
the criteria listed under ‘Am I qualifications listed under ‘Automatic
the course concerned. Some RPL we
eligible to apply for RPL?’ RPL’ on the following web page:
award is ‘automatic’; all other RPL is
considered on a ‘discretionary’ basis. • There is no application fee for bit.ly/computing_rpl
consideration of automatic RPL • You may apply for up to four
RPL is only valid for a limited period.
(see ‘How do I apply for RPL?’). Level 4 and Level 5 courses, with a
If you are granted RPL, this period
is given on your decision letter. If Please note: we will only be able to maximum of two courses at Level 5.
you do not attempt an examination consider your RPL application fully • You must normally have studied for
during this period, the RPL will expire. after we have received the necessary your qualification at one institution.
If you still want the RPL to count documentary evidence and, if you
towards your degree, you will need are applying for discretionary RPL,
to make a further application. after we have received your fee.
22 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingYou must also have: How do I apply for RPL? • a decision letter informing you
• passed the whole of the that your RPL request has been
qualification(s) on which Please read this section carefully. unsuccessful. This will usually be
your application for RPL is because you do not satisfy the
based within the five years Formal application must be made criteria given in the section ‘Am
preceding the application for all RPL, both discretionary and I eligible to apply for RPL?’
automatic. Complete the RPL section
• already received the final award of the online application form. A Deadline date
for that qualification(s). If you have non-refundable fee is payable for
not yet received the award, your the consideration of all discretionary We must receive your initial application
RPL application will be considered RPL. Please do not send this fee for RPL no later than: 1 October.
under the RPL regulations that apply with your initial application. We will take a decision on your
at the time that the award is finally application for discretionary RPL as
made. These regulations may be On receipt of your initial RPL
application, the Admissions Office soon as possible after your request
different to those that apply at the form, fee and documentary evidence
time you submit your application. will send you one of the following:
have been received. The RPL
• a decision letter advising that application fee is non-refundable.
Please note: RPL has been awarded
• applications for RPL with respect
to the forthcoming examinations • a letter requesting further
year will only be considered if your documentary evidence
qualification is awarded before the before a decision regarding
application deadline (i.e. 1 October) automatic RPL can be taken
• we do not award RPL on the basis of • an RPL request pack for discretionary
O or A levels, or other similar RPL, comprising an RPL request
school-leaving examinations form, fee slip and a covering
letter. You must complete and
• we cannot consider a request for return the request form and non-
RPL with respect to a particular refundable fee, following the
course if you have already entered instructions given in the letter
the examination for that course that accompanies the RPL request
pack. You must also submit all the
• the granting of RPL by other
documentary evidence requested
higher educational or professional
in that letter and the fee indicated
institutions will be noted but
does not bind the University of
London to award the same RPL.
london.ac.uk/computing 23Application and
registration process
Useful information Stage 1 qualifications that are not published
under the Qualifications for Entrance
for applicants Submit your online application Schedule, incomplete qualifications
form and application handling and substantial relevant work
Submit your application even if you experience. If we cannot accept
fee. Please note the application
are waiting to sit an examination or to you with your current qualifications
handling fee is non-refundable.
receive examination results. We can and experience, we will advise you
begin to process your application on what qualifications you could
without all the evidence, although Stage 2 take in order to meet our entrance
we will not be able to give you a requirements in the future.
final decision until all the necessary Submit your documentary evidence.
documentation has been received. This can be done online when
submitting your application or at a later Stage 4
If you are unsure about whether or not
you meet our entrance requirements stage. Please visit: bit.ly/doc_evidence
Complete the online registration.
we might be able to advise you on Please do not send original documents. We explain how to do this
this before you submit your online in the Offer Letter.
application. We are unable to provide
this advice between 1 September Stage 3
and 30 October of each year. Stage 5
We will contact you by email with one
Applications are valid for three years. of the following: Start your studies. Once you register
Offer Letter: if you meet our entrance you will be given access to the VLE.
Getting started requirements and we have seen We will also send you study materials
all the required documentation to your correspondence address.
You must apply online at: we will send you an Offer Letter.
london.ac.uk/computing Hong Kong
Request for further information: we Applicants living in Hong Kong
If you intend to study at an institution might require further documentation/ can apply directly through:
you are advised to contact them information before we can confirm if
before submitting your application. you meet our entrance requirements. The University of Hong Kong
School of Professional and
Please read the ‘Guidance Notes We have referred your application Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)
for Applications’ before you to the Admissions Panel: if you University of London
complete your application. do not automatically meet our (Admissions Office)
entrance requirements we will refer 3/F, Admiralty Centre
your application to the Admissions 18 Harcourt Road
Panel for individual consideration. Hong Kong
The Admissions Panel will consider
24 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingTransfer
To Goldsmiths transfer, Goldsmiths will welcome To another university
your application to transfer provided
Goldsmiths welcomes applications that you contact them by 28 February in the UK or elsewhere
from University of London students in your intended year of entry. Under
Home Office regulations, Goldsmiths If you are thinking of applying to
if you wish to transfer to one of their
can only register international transfer to another university in the
degree programmes. Students who
students for full-time study. UK or elsewhere, we advise you to
wish to transfer to complete their find out at least a year in advance
BSc over two years’ full-time study at Your offer will be subject to: what the procedures are for making
Goldsmiths should have successfully
1. y ou successfully completing all an application. Your local British
completed the examinations for all
required courses prior to transfer Council office can advise you on how
four courses at Level 4. If you require to apply to universities in the UK.
further information, please contact: 2. y ou meeting any requirements
international.computing@gold.ac.uk for study in the UK, such as
Those who wish to complete their obtaining the relevant visas. Master’s scholarships
degree in one year of full-time study Goldsmiths has a policy of providing Goldsmiths offers fee waiver
should have successfully completed accommodation for non-EU students. scholarships specifically for students
the examinations for all four courses at
To view a video about transferring to who have completed either the BSc in
Level 4 and all four courses at Level 5.
Goldsmiths, please visit: Computing and Informations Systems
If you have completed the required
bit.ly/goldsmiths-transfer or the BSc in Creative Computing. To
courses as detailed above, or expect
be considered for these scholarships,
to do so in your intended year of
students will normally have or expect
to have a First Class degree, and will
have been accepted for postgraduate
study in Computing at Goldsmiths.
All our graduates are eligible for the
Goldsmiths’ Alumni Fee Waiver and
Excellence Fee Waiver Schemes.
For further details visit:
• Goldsmiths International
Postgraduate Scholarships:
bit.ly/goldsmiths-scholarships
• Goldsmiths’ Alumni and Excellence
Fee Waiver Schemes:
bit.ly/goldsmiths-pg-funding
london.ac.uk/computing 25Further information
Fees Financial assistance Armed Forces
The total fee payable to the University Undergraduate UK students may be Students who are members or
of London for 2020–2021 will be able to apply for a part-time tuition fee ex-members of the UK Armed Forces
published on our website once loan to cover the cost of registration should note that the University of
confirmed. On average, fees incur a and examination entry fees. London has been approved by the
five per cent year-on-year increase. For Ministry of Defence in support of
For full details on eligibility criteria
the latest information on programme the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC)
please visit: gov.uk/student-finance
fees, please visit: london.ac.uk/fees Scheme (ELC Provider Reference
Alternatively, some employers in both
Number 1284). The Scheme provides
Please note: student fees shown on the public and private sector may be
financial support to eligible Service
our website are net of any local VAT, willing to consider offering financial
personnel who wish to enhance
Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any assistance to their employees.
their educational or vocational
other sales tax payable by the student
achievements. The ELC Administration
in their country of residence. Where
the University is required to add VAT,
Students with Service website can be found at:
www.enhancedlearningcredits.com
GST or any other sales tax at the local disabilities and/or
statutory rate, this will be added to
the fees shown during the payment
access requirements
process. For students resident in the The University of London
UK, our fees are exempt from VAT. welcomes applications from
disabled students and/or those
Other costs who have access requirements.
If you are disabled and/or have access
In addition to the fees payable to the requirements, we will make every
University, you should also budget for reasonable effort to meet your needs.
the cost of: This may include making access
• required textbooks arrangements for examinations such
as a separate room or special aids.
• the fee charged by your If you would like to tell us about
local examination centre your disability and/or request access
• local teaching institution fees. arrangements, please complete the
relevant section of the application
form, or contact the Inclusive Practice
Manager at:
special.arrangements@london.ac.uk
26 Undergraduate programmes in ComputingThe information contained in this
leaflet was correct at the date of
publication but may be subject to
change. The University does not
intend by publication or distribution
of this leaflet to create any
contractual or other legal relation
with applicants, registered students,
their advisers or any other persons.
For the most up-to-date information,
please visit our website.
Published by University of London.
Copyright © University
of London, January 2020.
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