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WHERE
REPUTATION
MEETS
AMBITION
Undergraduate Guide
2018 entry
Y 54
ANTHROPO5L6 OG
02 Where employability meets opportunity
04 A reputation for excellence and creativity
ART
08 Courses that will make you see the world differently
E M E N T 58
ARTS MANAG 60
10 Where ideas meet careers
12 Preparing you for a fantastic future
14 High quality teaching from experts
CHINESE
15 A collaborative community for life
16 Making connections
U D I E S 62
COMMUNITY ST 64
22 Where London meets the world
24 A unique London experience
COMPUTIN6G6
30 A single campus and close-knit community
32 Students’ Union
34 Accommodation
DESIGN 68
36 Facilities
38 Support
ECONOMICS70
42 Goldsmiths and the world
44 Visit us
EDUCATION72
52 Where theory meets practice
54 Our programmes
ENGLISH 74
100 Specialist programmes for international students
101 BA (Hons) Fine Art (Extension Degree)
HISTORY
102 International Foundation Certificates
106 Pre-sessional English language programmes
R T & CUR A T I N G 76
O F A
108 What you need to know
HI ST O R Y 108 Entry requirements
L I S M 78 110 How to apply
JOURNA Why Goldsmiths?
112 Fees
T I N G 80 113 Funding
MAR K E
MANAGEMENT & TICS 82
115 Index
Goldsmiths is a world-class university
MATHEMA I O N S 84
where you’ll find heritage alongside
UN I CA T innovation. You can study creative,
MEDIA & COMM 86 contemporary and inspiring degrees
MUSIC T I O N S 88 in the arts, humanities, social sciences
N AT I O N AL REL A and computing. You’ll learn from
I N T E R
POLITICS & CHOLOGY 90 world-leading minds who’ve been
PSY involved in some of culture and
SOCIAL W O R K 92 society’s defining moments, and
C R IMINO 96 L O G Y 94 from practitioners who have direct
SO C I O LO G Y & connections with the creative,
E & P E R F O R M ANCE cultural and business sectors.
THEAT R E S 98
TU D I
THERAPEUTIC S
Study at a world-class university
and graduate with an internationally
recognised University of London
degree. Immerse yourself in a subject
you love. And use this experience
as a launchpad for a stellar future.
WHERE
EMPLOYABILITY
MEETS
OPPORTUNITY
04 05
When you graduate from
the University of London
StudyAtGold Goldsmiths Goldsmiths Goldsmiths
you join a community
London UoL UoL that has educated four
monarchs, 52 presidents
and prime ministers,
74 Nobel laureates, six
Grammy winners, two
Oscar winners and three
Olympic gold medallists
A REPUTATION
Academic heritage and creativity
At Goldsmiths you’ll find heritage alongside
innovation. We were founded 125 years ago, and
have been part of the University of London for
FOR EXCELLENCE
over a century, but we’ve also got a reputation
for inventiveness and forward thinking. The
BBC calls us “a creative hothouse” and our
& CREATIVITY
students agree: we’ve been voted one of the
UK’s most creative universities for the third
year in a row (Which? University 2016).
A world-class university
Our reach spans the globe, so you’ll feel part
of something substantial. You’ll be taught by
academics who are active researchers. As well
as teaching you they are carrying out their own
projects that make improvements to communities
locally and internationally, on everything from
studies on autism diagnosis to exploring social
media’s role in disaster recovery. It’s one of
the reasons we’re rated one of the world’s
top universities (Times Higher Education and
QS World University Rankings 2016-17).
Find out more
Find out why we’re
world-class at gold.ac.uk/
ug/why-goldsmiths
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SUBJECT AREA
1891
in the
world’s elite1 EST
Goldsmiths was founded in 1891,
WORLD-
and we’ve been part of the
University of London since 1904
Anthropology; Art & Design;
Communication & Media Studies;
3
English Language & Literature;
N u m b er
Sociology; Performing Arts
9 10
in the UK
for effective
teaching2
OUT OF
CLASS
STUDENTS PROGRESS TO WORK OR FURTHER
STUDY WHEN THEY GRADUATE3
25 UK
TO P IN THE
UNIVERSITY 1 Best FOR THE QUALITY OF OUR RESEARCH4
Department of
1
Design in the UK
for the second of the top
year running5 creative universities
in the UK by students6
voted
Ranked in the 301-350 category in the Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 2016-17, and among the world’s best in the
QS World University Rankings 2016-17
1QS World University Rankings 2016 2Guardian League Tables 2017 3Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2014-15; students surveyed
six months after graduation 4Research Excellence Framework 2014; based on research quality scores in the Times Higher Education research
intensity subject rankings 5Guardian University Guide League Tables 2017 6Which? University 2016
08 09
Goldsmiths: a close-knit
community, a rich academic
Find out more
Explore our degrees at heritage, a creative powerhouse,
gold.ac.uk/course-finder
a thought-provoking place
COURSES THAT
Exciting, inspiring degrees
Our degrees are creative, contemporary and
inspiring. Whether you want to explore the
forces shaping society or gain the experience
WILL MAKE YOU
you need to start a career you love, you’ll look
at your subject in fresh ways that will spark your
imagination. Your old ideas will be challenged,
SEE THE WORLD
your new ideas will have the freedom to grow,
and you’ll start to see the world differently. Find
out more about our degrees on pages 54-99.
DIFFERENTLY
Looking forward
From the arts to humanities, and the social
sciences to computing, we have a world-class
reputation for many of the subjects we offer.
And we’re constantly looking forward, striving
to develop this even further. It’s why we create
exciting new courses in emerging areas like
data science and arts management, why we
update our course content to make sure it’s
as relevant as possible, and why we connect
you with industry through the placements
available on many of our degrees.
Challenge your old ideas,
Learn from other subjects study a fascinating subject,
We’re also interdisciplinary, which means that our
courses are informed by lots of different subject and see the world differently
areas. So even as an anthropology student you
could gain training in filmmaking, or as a history
and journalism student you can gain academic
knowledge alongside practical journalism skills.
At Goldsmiths we want you to
develop your own ideas rather than
simply learn about other people’s,
so that when you leave you are
a critical and creative thinker, ready
for a changing world and job market.
WHERE
IDEAS
MEET
CAREERS
12 Where ideas meet careers 13
Key fact
Our students recently
completed placements
at the Barbican, British
Council, Friends of
Nine out of 10 Goldsmiths the Earth, Google and
The Wall Street Journal
students progress to
work or further study
when they graduate
PREPARING YOU
Perhaps you’ve got your heart set on a specific
career. Or maybe you’re keen to keep an open
Think big
Our graduates have won Oscars, Turner Prizes
Some of the top
mind about where university will take you.
Either way, we’ve got it covered. It’s why nine
and Ivor Novello Awards to name a few, but they
also include people you may not have heard
employers of our
FOR A FANTASTIC
out of 10 of our students progress to work or about who are passionate about improving graduates include:
further study when they graduate1, it’s why society and making a difference – whether that’s
the top employers of our graduates include the social workers connecting with families in
FUTURE
the BBC, Tate, Apple, Microsoft and the NHS2, local boroughs, the sociologists critiquing the
and it’s why our alumni have a reputation for criminal justice system, or the designers who
being enterprising and for forging new paths in are suggesting new visions for the future. From
industries that didn’t even exist a few years ago. the big names to the unsung heroes, and from
traditional industries through to emerging
From placements to industry events:
markets, your time at Goldsmiths will leave you
so many ways to get inspired
with the passion, ideas and experience you need
Make the most of our Careers Service to
to succeed, and will inspire you to think big.
explore all the wonderful routes your future
could take. Attend industry events to hear
(students surveyed six months after graduation) 2. LinkedIn 2016
Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2014-15
from graduates about the areas they’re now
CareersGold Goldsmiths. working in and from visiting speakers in the
Careers creative and cultural sectors. Get involved in
our business enterprise workshops. Daydream
with your coursemates about the start-up you
could all run when you graduate. Connect with
Goldsmiths alumni to find a mentor, get careers
advice, or collaborate. Take a placement as
part of your studies – Goldsmiths students
recently worked at organisations like Google,
The Samaritans, and The Wall Street Journal.
Find out more
Watch our film to find
out how we prepare you
for a bright future – vimeo.
com/goldsmiths/future
1.
14 Where ideas meet careers 15
GoldAlumni Goldsmiths
Alumni
We’re ranked
3rd in the UK for
effective teaching
There are lots of advantages to joining
the Goldsmiths community, including:
Goldsmiths Connect
Goldsmiths Connect is an online platform
that puts students and staff in touch with
alumni all over the world. It’s somewhere you
can ask former students for careers advice,
HIGH QUALITY A COLLABORATIVE
Accessible academics
Our academics are inventive, progressive and develop collaborations, or find a mentor.
pioneering. But they’re also accessible. Because Continued access to the Careers Service
unlike a lot of universities these world-class
TEACHING FROM COMMUNITY
New alumni continue to receive professional
academics actively teach on our degrees, and careers advice for three years after they
they care about getting the best out of you. So graduate through our free Careers+ service.
you could have a Monday morning seminar
EXPERTS FOR LIFE
with the person who’s written the core cultural Discounts on lifelong learning
theory text that’s on reading lists across the Goldsmiths alumni can currently get up to
country, or the professor who’s been mentoring 30% off the cost of taught Masters programmes
sports psychologists for the Paralympic Games. at Goldsmiths, and 10% off short courses.
So if you want to continue your studies
Industry connections after you graduate or in the future you
Whether your subject is If your subject is a practical one you’ll be When you graduate from could benefit from a discounted rate.
theoretical or practical (or a supported by technicians and practitioners who Goldsmiths, your relationship
have direct connections and extensive experience
bit of both), you can be sure in sectors like filmmaking, music and theatre.
with us doesn’t end. You’ll
that you’ll be taught by people Some of our degrees include the opportunity to
become part of a creative
who have the expertise to help take a year in industry gaining work experience. and collaborative community
you get the most out of your This connects you even more directly to the of 60,000 former students
world outside of university, and can help you
university experience. gain valuable work experience while you study. spanning 150 countries.
Many programmes include the option of a
placement, allowing you to bring first-hand
work experience to your studies.
And some of our degrees are accredited
by industry bodies – you can find details
on pages 54-99. This means that you can
be sure they’ve been given the official seal
Find out more of approval in terms of their quality and Find out more
Explore our industry Learn more about our
relevance to your future job prospects.
links at gold.ac.uk/ alumni community at
skills-careers/industry gold.ac.uk/alumni
16 Where ideas meet careers 17
“Goldsmiths gave us “There are so many
a place where we were exciting, creative
Andrea and Sondre met on their
encouraged to understand degree and set up Gold Ventures projects happening
and break rules and, most here but we wanted to
Although they come from opposite ends of
importantly, take risks.” Europe, when they met at Goldsmiths, Sondre help students take them
and Andrea realised they had the same way of
seeing the world. The students – from Norway outside Goldsmiths
and Italy respectively – are both studying the
BSc in Management with Entrepreneurship
and spread the word.”
(page 81). They saw there was a wealth of activity
happening around campus, but thought it could
Alistair, Tom, Holly and Phoebe benefit from an entrepreneurial point of view.
met studying Drama, and went
“There are so many exciting, creative projects
on to form Gruff Theatre
happening here but we wanted to help
students take them outside Goldsmiths and
Gruff Theatre group has been busy. Since spread the word,” says Sondre. “We thought
MAKING
graduating from Goldsmiths in 2013, the four that the best way to utilise this creativity
members have performed across London in was to set up a student society and work
sites as diverse as an East End tower block together.” And so Gold Ventures was born.
CONNECTIONS
and a Victorian cemetery. And the space
where each performance happens is key to The society hosts events and workshops,
the group, who say they are “exploring the invites guest speakers, and helps students from
human condition through site, performer and all over Goldsmiths develop creative business
audience. Absurdly. Grotesquely. Phenomenally.” ventures through a start-up framework, with the
Goldsmiths is a meeting point Alistair Foylan, Tom Bostock, Holly Shuttleworth
eventual aim of bringing their ideas to market.
for the brightest minds. And and Phoebe Naughton met while completing their “Whether you want to make an app, or start a
with students and staff from BA in Drama and Theatre Arts (page 97). They drama class and take it out across London, you
were placed together by their tutor, Cass Fleming, can develop almost anything. From a small firm
many different backgrounds who they said nurtured their transition from four to a multi-million-pound business,” says Sondre.
it makes for a fascinating mix performers into a collective of theatre makers.
Sondre and Andrea want Gold Ventures to be a
of people. Every day, chance “We all had very different interests, but a shared meeting place for all students, from Anthropology
conversations in tutor groups, desire to explore the relationship between site to Visual Cultures, to come together to develop
and experience glued us together.” As well as both profit and non-profit business ideas.
over coffee or between library staging site-specific performances, Gruff now
shelves can end in life-long offers workshops to others, and has worked “When we talk to people outside Goldsmiths
friendships, creative adventures with RIFT, Ideastrap and the Brit School. about what we are doing with Gold Ventures
they really get excited,” says Andrea. “It
or new enterprises. “Our time at Goldsmiths gave us a place demonstrates to them that we would really
where we were encouraged to understand like to get something out of our studies.”
and break rules and, most importantly, take
risks. It tested what we thought we knew, Their aim is that the competencies from all
influencing our methodology and encouraging these different fields can help make a real
us to bastardise, test and stretch the form change in the community, and empower
of theatre and performance we work in.” everyone up to, and beyond, graduation.
To see what Gruff are up to next, Find out more about our student societies
visit grufftheatre.co.uk at goldsmithssu.org/activities/societies18 Where ideas meet careers 19
“Back in the day,
I would never have
thought I was Goldsmiths
material, but as an
adult I proved to myself
that I was capable of
achieving academically.”
“What you can see is
people going from being
really shy and quiet,
Shellisha and Anna Carlile met as “Back in the day, I would never have Josh and Tom met through
to not being afraid to
student and teacher on the BA in thought I was Goldsmiths material, but the Peer Assisted Learning give their opinion.”
as an adult I proved to myself that I was
Education, Culture and Society capable of achieving academically.”
scheme (PAL)
“I remember meeting Shellisha,” explains Anna. While she was a student Shellisha had her Josh remembers Tom from his first day at from being really shy and quiet, to not being
“It was in a Year 2 module that I teach called second child, but was determined to continue Goldsmiths. “My first experience of university afraid to give their opinion,” says Tom.
Studies in Inclusion and Exclusion. I could see her studies. “My department was amazing,” was coming to a PAL session. Tom was great
that Shellisha had loads to say and that she was she says, “they granted me essay extensions fun and we just got along. I was feeling “It’s a good way to meet new faces on the course,”
passionate about educational inclusion. That’s when I needed them. My lecturers were really anxious and stressed, but after the Josh adds, “and sometimes it’s easier to learn in
my field, so we bonded through that.” very understanding and supportive.” PAL session it felt like things were settling a more relaxed environment.”
into place and it was just nice to be here.”
Anna is the head of the programme, and has Anna says, “Many students overcome all Josh is studying the Integrated Degree in History
been teaching on it for eight years. Shellisha kinds of things to go to university and get their The PAL scheme trains students to act as mentors (page 75), which includes a Foundation Year,
(pictured above), who grew up in nearby New degrees. Life gets in the way, and they just keep to others, usually those who are in their first year and Tom is in a perfect position to be his mentor
Cross and Brockley, graduated in 2015, aged 31. getting back up. We have a huge responsibility at Goldsmiths, and pass on study skills like how having just finished the same degree himself.
Although she grew up around the corner, she did to facilitate them to get the most they possibly to take notes or plan an essay. Tom says, “We can
not have a straightforward route into Goldsmiths. can out of the financial and time investment arrange to meet students in a group or one-to-one, “I decided to become a mentor because I was
It was while working as a Learning Support they have made in themselves. My favourite and we facilitate study sessions so that students really struggling when I started my Foundation
Assistant that she realised her passion for moment is watching my students walk across can meet. We’ll just go along to the first few Year, and I had a fantastic mentor who
education, and took Access courses to get herself the stage at graduation. I applaud with feeling sessions: we get them in the routine and then helped me through it. I probably wouldn’t
ready to apply for a place on the degree. for every one of them – I remember Shellisha let them do it themselves.” have finished that year if it hadn’t have been
graduating and I was just so proud of her.” for the support of that mentor,” says Tom.
“I was determined to come to Goldsmiths. He explains that PAL is all about helping students “And now I’m studying to become a teacher.”
Being offered a place was a huge personal Find out more about the BA in Education, to develop their own skills, and building their
achievement for me,” says Shellisha. Culture and Society on page 71 confidence. “What you can see is people going Find out more at gold.ac.uk/pal20 Where ideas meet careers 21
Eiko and Ting-Tong met just installation works that analyse the relationship
after Eiko’s graduation, and between science, technology and society. He
has exhibited around the world and received
are still working together a number of awards internationally.
Eiko Honda and Ting-Tong Chang first worked “Studying at Goldsmiths nurtured both of us
together when she was co-producing her first to think beyond the conventional ‘art’ context
group show after graduating from Goldsmiths. and be open to work with professionals
It was also one of Ting-Tong’s first exhibitions. from other disciplines.” Eiko and Ting-Tong
“I still remember how Ting-Tong and I excitedly recently developed a solo exhibition with a
discussed one of his ideas for an artwork. London-based cultural institution and gallery. It
It’s great that six years on we are doing the featured a new set of works on British-Chinese
same thing, although now we are carrying on relations in the history of automation.
our practice as our full-time professions.”
www.eikohonda.com
“There’s something quite Eiko, who studied BA History of Art (page 77),
has worked in the arts management sector
tingtongchang.co.uk
communal about the for six years while continuing to develop
“Six years on we are doing
exhibitions and events in her own time. She
Goldsmiths experience. is the Curatorial Fellow of the Japanese
the same thing, although
Government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs,
You get to know and work and in this capacity works on cross-cultural
now we are carrying
with people from different and interdisciplinary curatorial projects.
on our practice as our
backgrounds and you Taiwanese artist Ting-Tong, who has an MFA in
Fine Art from Goldsmiths, creates large-scale full-time professions.”
become part of a small
Guy, Robin and Aviram met
studying music, and set up
community that feels like
record label squareglass a home-away-from-home.”
Although a final year project can feel like the
end of university life, for many at Goldsmiths
it can be the start of something exciting. For other’s bands, which taught them about the
artists Guy Baron, Robin Paul Braum and dynamic of working together as a group.
Aviram Barath, who all studied on the BMus
Popular Music (page 87), it was the beginning “There’s something quite communal about the
of the collective and record label squareglass. Goldsmiths experience. You get to know and
work with people from different backgrounds
“Each one of our solo projects evolved as and you become part of a small community
part of and during our studies at Goldsmiths. that feels like a home-away-from-home.
At the same time it was important for us For us, studying and living in South-East
to surround ourselves with people from London was a very immersive experience.”
whom we could get feedback on our
work. So establishing squareglass was Guy, Robin and Aviram (as Semi Precious,
quite an ‘organic’ move – something we Ballerino and Bunki) have released their
felt would empower us creatively and own music on squareglass, plus work
practically, and would enable us to further by others and compilations. They also
establish our careers as individual artists.” organise events, looking for original ways to
translate recorded music into live shows.
Around the time they finished their studies
the three artists began playing in each Find out more at squareglass.co.ukThis is one of the world’s greatest
cities, a cultural capital that’s
connected to global industry.
Study in a vibrant area, meet
inspiring students from across
the world, and experience what
London has to offer.
WHERE
LONDON
MEETS
THE WORLDWhere London meets the world 25
There are lots of
universities in London,
Find out more
Watch our students talk but not many with that
about their favourite
places in London at
vimeo.com/goldsmiths/
special combination
london2016
of urban life in a
bustling area, a single
campus, and a thriving
Life in New Cross
student community
We’re in New Cross, which is in travelcard Zone 2
and seven minutes by train from London Bridge.
So you’re just moments from the heart of the
city and all the world-renowned museums,
theatres and galleries it holds. It’s the perfect
place to have a unique London experience –
A UNIQUE LONDON
close enough to easily access the landmarks and
nightlife of the bustling city thanks to fantastic
transport links, but with a strong community
spirit that you won’t find just anywhere.
EXPERIENCE New Cross has its own rich tradition of creativity,
home to emerging musicians, artists and
community leaders, as well as a thriving student
population, and there’s plenty to do to keep
London is a special place. you entertained when you’re not studying.
A hub for industry, business The benefits of living in London
Like any capital city, the cost of living will be
and politics. A melting pot more expensive than if you were in a rural
of creativity and culture. area, but the benefits of studying in a global
hub make this a valuable investment: London
Somewhere that will inspire is regularly voted one of the best cities in the
you, and connect you to Europe world to be a student because of the diverse job
and the wider world. Just like opportunities, cosmopolitanism and learning
resources it offers. It’s a truly forward-looking,
Goldsmiths itself, London is dynamic place. And you don’t have to spend
steeped in history but always lots of money to make the most of living here –
with some creativity and planning you can find
offers something fresh and new. low cost places to eat and free entertainment
happening every single day in London.
Student discounts
Once you’re a Goldsmiths student you can
apply for an NUS (National Union of Students)
card, which gets you money off things like
cinema tickets, entry to museums and
galleries, and restaurants and shopping. You
can also get an 18+ Student Oyster card, to
benefit from 30% off travel costs in London.N
CAMDEN TOW
Haggerston
NORTH LONDON
LO N D O N 15 mins on the Hoxton
OLYMPIC
ZOO
Overground from Stratford
King’s Cross New Cross
PARK
REGENTS PARK Shoreditch EAST LONDON
BRICK LANE
Shoreditch
High St Whitechapel
BRITISH
Paddington THE WEST END MUSEUM
25 mins by train THE GHERKIN London
City Airport
SELFRIDGES ST PAUL’S
from New Cross
WEST LONDON
MAYFAIR
Oxford Street CATHEDR AL Cannon St
T OW E R
OF
LO N D O N
Shadwell
HYDE PARK Charing
Cross
TATE
THE G LO B E Wapping
ST JAMES’
PARK MODERN T OW E R
LO N D O N BRIDGE
ROYAL THE S H A R D C A N A RY
BUCKINGHAM
Rotherhithe
EYE WHARF
ALBERT PAL ACE
Waterloo 7 mins by train
HALL
from New Cross
BERMONDSEY Canada
Water
LAMBETH Canary
V& A BIG BEN
London
Bridge
Surrey Wharf
MUSEUM
Victoria Quays
Heathrow
Airport
DEPTFORD
CAMBERWELL 15 mins on the bus
CUTTY SARK
BAT TERSTSATE AION
from New Cross
BATTERSE A New Cross
Gate
New Cross
PARK
P OW E R Peckham
Greenwich
N
S O U T H LO N D O
SOUTH-WEST
LONDON Brixton
G A L L E RY
02 AC A D E M Y GOLDSMITHS
30 mins by train
from New Cross
Gatwick
Clapham
CL APHAM BRIXTON EAST DULWIC
H Airport SOUTH-EAST
LONDON
GREENWICH
PARK
Junction30 Where London meets the world 31
Key fact Getting around
Bestival, one of the UK’s See the blue map on the
major festivals, landed at previous pages to see how
Goldsmiths in summer easy it is to reach areas like
2016. Founders Josie and Shoreditch and Hoxton on
Rob da Bank were glad the Overground
to be back – they met at
Goldsmiths when they
were students here in
the 1990s
Find out more
Watch our film about our
students’ favourite places
on campus – vimeo.com/
goldsmiths/campus
A SINGLE CAMPUS Everything in one place
Unusually for a London university we’re based
Eating and drinking
There are lots of places to eat and drink on
AND CLOSE-KNIT
campus – whether you want to grab a coffee,
on a single campus, which means that all your take away a snack, or sit down for a hot meal
teaching, learning and support facilities are with friends. They include:
in one place. You can find out more about
COMMUNITY
these facilities on pages 36-37. It creates a • Thirty Five: a relaxing area offering Costa
close-knit community feel – you’ll soon get to coffee, healthy salads, and other snack options
know people, and you won’t feel isolated or • The Balcony: world food at lunchtime
overlooked. We’re friendly and non-judgmental, • The Refectory: food court offering traditional
so you’ll have the space to be yourself, but hot meals, a salad bar, and ‘grab-and-go’ items
At Goldsmiths you’ll benefit there’ll always be someone to talk to when you • Professor Stuart Hall Building Café:
have a question or need someone to listen.
from the friendliness and for hot meals, sandwiches and coffee
A bustling campus
overlooking the picturesque College Green
convenience of our single-site • Library Café: perfect for topping up on
campus, while also having the Fairtrade snacks and drinks while you study
freedom to be yourself and
Our campus is made up of modern spaces, a
large College Green, and historic buildings. It’s
• Natura: a vegetarian/vegan café in the
Students’ Union
New Cross and beyond
pursue your unique interests – a bustling place: wander through the corridors • Students’ Union Shop: selling snacks and You’ll find a diverse range of restaurants,
and you’ll hear music students practising their drinks, as well as stationery and toiletries cafés and shops just a few minutes’ walk from
whether you love music, sport, scales, you’ll see curating students installing Goldsmiths around New Cross, including food
cinema, trying new activities or exhibitions, and you’ll be able to watch the The Students’ Union (pages 32-33) is a hub from around the world – the Caribbean, China,
latest blockbusters in our on-campus Curzon of activity, too. Hungary, India, Korea, Lebanon and Turkey to
simply hanging out with friends. Cinema. Nearly every day of term there are public name just a few places. You’ll also find lots of
Sports
lectures, recitals and shows taking place – most local nightlife, including pubs, comedy venues
Our on-campus gym, Clubpulse, has 90 fitness
of them completely free of charge. So even if and some nearby clubs. If you fancy a longer
stations, a dance studio and a great range
you’re doing an English degree you could go walk or a short trip on the bus or Overground
of classes (clubpulsegoldsmiths.co.uk).
to a talk on the psychology of the paranormal, there’s even more to explore – from the
or if you’re a media student you could get We also have tennis courts on campus, and a pop-up bars of Peckham to the late-night
inspired about filmmaking by guest speakers sports club training ground in Sidcup. You can delights of Shoreditch. Explore our local
like Danny Boyle or the head of Channel Four. find out more about our sports clubs on page 33. area guides at gold.ac.uk/area-guides32 Where London meets the world 33
Goldsmiths Students’ Union exists to represent Student media
all Goldsmiths students. It provides support, Get behind the microphone, or capture life
representation, services, entertainment and culture at Goldsmiths by getting involved
and activities, as well as affordable food, with student media. With the chance to
drink, leisure and childcare facilities. gain valuable skills for a future career or
Goldsmiths Goldsmiths Goldsmiths pursue your creative interests, you could
SU SU SU It’s run for students, by students, with four
join Wired Radio, The Leopard newspaper,
full-time elected officers and a host of other
or award-winning Smiths magazine.
current student officers and representatives
who are elected annually by students to direct Campaigning
the Union and act as their collective voice. Goldsmiths Students’ Union is known for
The Union aims to inspire and empower students its political activism and campaigning, and
to change the world around them. You can: there have been some important wins for
students in recent years, including securing
• Make friends and gain skills by joining Wednesday afternoons free from classes
sports clubs and general interest societies for students to pursue extra-curricular
• Host a radio show or work on the activities, and a campaign that eventually
student paper or magazine led to the end of the Tampon Tax in 2016.
• Attend events including debates and
discussions, club and pub nights, quizzes, Academic representation
film screenings and performances Students are central to the academic
community, and the Union facilitates the
STUDENTS’ UNION
• Stand and vote in the elections to influence
and steer the future of the Students’ Union spaces for student voices to shape their
• Campaign on pivotal political issues educational experience. With Student
or other things close to your heart Representatives working on a course level,
and students coordinating on a departmental
level, the Union ensures that student views
At the centre of our inspiring Societies and sport
are heard within the community.
The Union organises most of the extra-
student community is the curricular activities at Goldsmiths, providing Advice Service
Union – a place to relax, get to over 100 sports clubs and societies to join, Confidential, non-judgmental, impartial
and the opportunity to start your own.
know people and enjoy yourself, advice is provided to Goldsmiths students,
With the chance to meet like-minded people, free of charge, on issues related to your
and somewhere that aims to enhance your skills and complement your university experience. There are also a huge
inspire and empower you to education, societies are central to the variety of digital resources to help break
Goldsmiths experience. down any barriers to student life, including
change the world around you. information on employment and housing.
More energetic opportunities come in the form
of more than 30 sports clubs, with the chance Eat, drink, shop, do
to compete in the national sporting arena or The Union runs a variety of services on campus
get involved in recreational sports and games. to help you enjoy student life and make it
affordable. The Stretch, which is a bar and
You can find the full list of clubs and
nightclub, hosts a variety of events throughout
societies at goldsmithssu.org/activities –
the week, and a space for socialising in the
with new groups being added all the time.
Students’ Union building. The Union shop in
Talented Athlete Programme the Richard Hoggart Building carries a wide
The Talented Athlete Programme gives you variety of Goldsmiths merchandise, snacks,
the chance to develop your sporting prowess and an extensive range of art materials – all at
alongside your academic studies. Students who student-friendly prices. Club Pulse provides the
already compete at a high national level can perfect spot for a workout, with an extensive
Key fact
You’ll get free membership apply to join the programme, and successful suite of fitness facilities and packed timetable
of Student Central, the students will be offered financial support, of exercise classes. For students with young
University of London reasonable academic flexibility and discounted children, there is also a nursery on campus, with
union, and will be able to membership to our on-campus gym, Club Pulse. spots available for new youngsters each year.
Find out more access their social and
goldsmithssu.org sports facilities too34 Where London meets the world 35
Halls of residence Accessible accommodation: If you have
We have more than 1,500 rooms in our halls of specific accessibility requirements, contact our
residence. Many halls are located in New Cross, Accommodation team. They’ll be happy to help.
Key fact while others are a short commute away and
Flats and houses leased by the
Our halls are priced allow you to live in a different part of London.
very competitively in University of London
Accommodation is self-catered, and is generally
comparison to other Accommodation in flats and houses can be
made up of single occupancy bedrooms within
nearby London universities found and managed for you by the University
shared self-contained flats, where you have access
of London Student Housing Team. This means
to a shared kitchen and either a private shower
you can live independently with the reassurance
and toilet or a shared bathroom. Some studio flats
of having the University of London as your
and accommodation for couples is also available.
landlord. Rents are competitive, and you can
Find out more The halls are managed by Goldsmiths or in choose to live close to the Goldsmiths campus.
gold.ac.uk/
partnership with a private provider. All residents
accommodation/halls Privately rented flats and houses
have access to security staff and office teams who
Renting your own flat or house means you
are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
decide where you live, who you share with,
to provide a safe and secure living environment.
and the type of accommodation you want.
Rent includes all utility bills (ie electricity, South-East London is relatively cheap compared
water and gas), basic possessions insurance to other parts of the capital, and the Students’
and internet access. Union holds flat-sharing events to make it easier
for you to meet new friends and flatmates.
ACCOMMODATION
Once you’ve applied to study at Goldsmiths,
we’ll send you more information about applying Couples and families
for halls of residence. If you want to share with If you’re coming to London to study with your
people of the same gender please let us know on partner or family you can access the University
your application and we will try to meet requests. of London Housing Services database of private
Studying in an exciting city like International students: We guarantee
housing. This gives you lists of places available
to rent. Visit housing.lon.ac.uk to find out more.
London is a fantastic experience. a place in halls to all international students*.
And it’s even better when you
know you’re living somewhere Halls of residence
safe, comfortable and affordable. Residents Distance
from campus
En-suite
bathroom
Students
per flat/floor
Batavia Mews UG & PG 5-minute walk No 7-20 students per flat
Goldsmiths offers a range of options – Chesterman House UG 5-minute walk Yes Varies
whether you prefer the supported Dean House Mostly PG 5-minute walk Yes Varies
environment of halls of residence on Loring Hall UG 5-minute walk Yes Varies
or near campus, or more independent McMillan UG & PG 20-minute walk Yes 6 students per flat;
living that lets you mix with a wider Student Village single studios
available
London student population. Our Mansion View Mostly PG 30-minute commute No 2-6 students per flat
residence life team means that whether Mansion Wharf UG 10-minute commute No 4-5 students per flat
you’re living in halls or at home, Quantum Court UG & PG 20-minute commute Yes 2-6 students per flat
everyone can get involved in our lively Raymont Hall UG & PG 20-minute walk Yes Varies
and friendly campus community. Surrey House UG 5-minute walk No Varies
Surrey House Annexe UG 5-minute walk Yes Varies
Town Hall, Camberwell UG & PG 15-minute commute In some cases Varies
Please note: this list is subject to change as not all halls of residence may be available every year
*Subject to application deadlines; please see gold.ac.uk/accommodation for details36 Where London meets the world 37
Find out more
gold.ac.uk/facilities
FACILITIES
The Library Careers Service Departmental facilities
Our Library has been recognised as one of the We’re part of the The Careers Group, University
Many of our academic departments have their
best in the country for facilities and opening of London, and offer free professional careers
own facilities, including:
hours. It stays open all night during term time, advice and services that we encourage you to
and has space for individual and group study. start using as early as possible in your university • Art: studio space and research labs for casting,
You won’t have to travel far Our reading list system provides easy access to career. You can: constructed textiles, fine art printmaking, 3D
module reading materials. We run a variety of printing, media research, metal, photography,
to get to some impressive sessions to help you familiarise yourself with
• Get ideas for your future by chatting
print and dye, stitch and fabric, and woodwork
to careers consultants
facilities – from a library that’s the library and enhance your academic skills.
• Search for jobs and internship opportunities
• Computing: virtual reality and interactive
As a Goldsmiths student, you can also use Senate audiovisual spaces, and labs with the latest
open 24/7 during term time, House Library (University of London), giving
• Meet employers from a variety of industries
technologies and software, including 3D
by attending employer presentations,
to professional careers advice. you access to millions of books, journals and
industry panels, and networking events
printers, a motion-capture suite, and games lab
digital resources, and beautiful study spaces. • Design: workshops with digital equipment,
As a Goldsmiths student you • Get your CV checked and take part in
computing suites and studio space
Computers and other equipment practice interviews
can also access many additional You can use PCs or Macs inside the Library • Attend workshops to learn more about things
• Media and Communications: photography,
University of London facilities. and at many points around the campus, like job-hunting and postgraduate study
radio and TV studios as well as the latest
digital video and audio editing equipment,
where you can access the internet, your
ENPS (essential news production
College email and shared files using our And if you’re an international student you can
system) facilities, animation and image
campus wireless network. Our virtual learning attend events that give you advice on finding
manipulation software and hardware
environment, ‘Learn.Gold’, gives you access work and applying for a visa after you graduate.
• Music: pioneering sound studios (including
to online learning activities and materials. We’re also proud to take part in the Tier 1
the Electronic Music Studio), a commercial-
Graduate Entrepreneur visa scheme, which
You can borrow audio-visual equipment like standard recording studio, and numerous
allows our graduates to develop a genuine and
cameras, lighting equipment and projectors, performance opportunities and activities
credible business idea with dedicated business
and our Digital Media Suite provides video- and • Psychology: extensive facilities for behavioural
support for up to 24 months.
audio-editing software and sound-proof editing and psychophysical testing, including motion
booths. We also have an in-house Print Services Find out more about everything available through tracking, infant lab, and fully equipped
unit, which offers digital printing and finishing our Careers Service at gold.ac.uk/careers laboratories for stereotactic non-invasive
services – perfect for producing things like brain stimulation (see page 90 for details)
colour portfolios and other creative work. • Theatre and Performance: a 160-seat
theatre, performance studios, a scenography
workshop, wardrobe and props stores38 Where London meets the world 39
SUPPORT Welcome Week
Each September, we host a week packed full
of events to welcome new students – from
The Student Centre
The Student Centre provides a wide range of
services and support in one location. There
We’re here to give you all the official inductions to campus and local are specialist staff who can assist you with any
area tours, support services fairs, Students’ problems, and who run events and activities
help and guidance you need Union activities and a Freshers’ Fayre. to help you make the most out of your time at
during your time at university – If you’re joining us from outside the UK, there are
Goldsmiths. If you have any questions, get in
touch and they’ll point you in the right direction.
whether things are going well plenty of exciting opportunities to get involved
and find out all you need to know about your Advice
or if you’re going through new life as a student in London. Why not take The Student Centre has a confidential service,
a tough patch. a sightseeing boat trip on the river Thames as where staff can support you with welfare
we explore iconic sights, or make friends from matters like finance, consumer issues, and
around the world at an international meet housing. They can also assist you with your
and greet hosted by the Students’ Union? student loan enquiries, and help you access
discretionary funding in cases of hardship.
We try to put everything in place so that
you have a great time meeting other new Inclusion and learning support
students and getting to know the campus If you need advice and guidance on reasonable
and everything Goldsmiths has to offer. adjustments and additional support (including
Disabled Students Allowances [DSA]) you
can get in touch with our Learning Support Emotional and mental health
Officers. The team can also advise on how to Our Wellbeing team assists students who
obtain evidence for those who think they may experience emotional or personal issues affecting
have a specific learning difficulty (dyslexia, their mental health. The team provides a daily
dyspraxia, ADD etc). Short screenings and drop-in service, counselling and wellbeing one-to-
full assessments are provided at a subsidised ones, and holds workshops and group activities
rate. We also have a Study Skills Team offering throughout the year. Topics include dealing
bookable 30-minute one-to-one sessions to assist with stress, procrastination, resilience, ‘finding
you in developing your academic skills. The your voice’, and meditation. The team can also
team also contributes to a series of academic support students experiencing mental ill-health
skills workshops throughout the year. to access local NHS and specialist services.40 Where London meets the world 41
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Your academic department English language support Chaplaincy
Get the most out of your studies by attending
a weekly PAL session. PAL helps first-year
You’ll have a personal tutor in your
department to support you academically during your studies The Chaplaincy is a multi-faith team here for
everyone, regardless of religious beliefs and
students settle into university life. Sessions and advise you on other support services. We offer in-sessional academic language practices. They welcome anyone who wants
provide a safe space for first years to explore and There’s also a Departmental Student development courses for students enrolled someone to talk to, or just spend time with.
get to know their subject, course and classmates. Coordinator – a fellow student who is there on Goldsmiths degrees who don’t speak
They are run by experienced students who know
exactly what it’s like to start at uni, so they can
to represent you on academic issues. English as their first language. All in-sessional
courses are designed to develop your language
Health
help you get the most out of your time. You can
even chat to the PAL team before you arrive at Academic writing and study skills in line with the academic
tasks you will face on your degree.
If you live in halls of residence or close to
campus you can register at one of several nearby
Goldsmiths. Find out more at gold.ac.uk/pal Need advice on writing your essays or surgeries. There’s also an NHS Walk-in Centre
or by emailing pal@gold.ac.uk Courses aim to:
presenting your work? We run sessions on close to the campus open 365 days a year.
See page 19 to read what one of our mentors academic literacy, study skills, and language • Give you an awareness of the conventions
and students using the scheme said about it. development. You can also book an appointment and requirements of traditional academic
with one of our resident Royal Literary writing and presentations
Fellows – professional writers who can help • Help you expand and develop language
you improve your essay-writing skills. that applies in your area of study
• Familiarise you with other written
genres (for example, letters requesting
sponsorship, non-traditional creative
essay forms, or exam techniques)
Courses run for two hours each week during
the autumn and spring terms, and in many
cases relate directly to your subject of study.
As well as courses for second-language speakers,
some departments also arrange short workshops
on academic conventions and study skills for
native English speakers.
Find out more
gold.ac.uk/support42 Where London meets the world 43
Key fact
18% of our students are
from outside the EU
GOLDSMITHS
International impact
We have students from around 140 countries, and
provide a welcoming international atmosphere.
Our academics are just as cosmopolitan, and
AND THE WORLD
their diverse experience and perspectives enrich
their teaching. In the most recent Research
Excellence Framework (REF), nearly three
quarters of our research was rated as world-
leading or internationally excellent. This means
Goldsmiths is an you’ll be working alongside academics who
international institution lead their fields and influence global debate.
that works with universities Country-specific information
On our website you’ll find information relating
and creative organisations to individual countries, including: how to apply;
• University of Gothenburg
across the globe. This helps country visits; entry requirements; fees and
• University of Helsinki
to create a thriving, exciting funding; local representatives. Find out more
by visiting gold.ac.uk/international/regions
• University of Lisbon
and inclusive community. • University of Luxembourg
Erasmus+ • University of Malta
In many of our departments it’s possible • University of Peloponnese
to study abroad for a term as part of the • University of Rotterdam
Erasmus+ programme. At undergraduate • University of Vienna
level we have exchange agreements • University of Warsaw
with the following institutions:
Find out more at gold.ac.uk/erasmus
• American University, Bulgaria
• CEU San Pablo University, Madrid Study Abroad
• Dalarna University, Sweden International students have the opportunity
• Humboldt University of Berlin to come to Goldsmiths to live, study and
• Roskilde University, Denmark socialise with undergraduate students, and
• University of Amsterdam the opportunity to gain academic credits from
• University of Cologne a British university. Find out more about the
• University of Copenhagen programme at gold.ac.uk/studyabroad44 Where London meets the world 45
Open Days
At our friendly Open Days you can chat
Explore our buzzing
to staff, tour the campus, and attend
talks and events. We plan lots of events
campus at an Open Day,
throughout the year: check the latest dates or from the comfort
and book online at gold.ac.uk/open-days
Virtual Open Day
of your home during
If you can’t make it to an Open Day, our a Virtual Open Day
Virtual Open Day gives you the chance to
experience Goldsmiths on your computer
or tablet, and put your questions to staff and
students during regular web chats. Access
our Virtual Open Day and register for web
chats at gold.ac.uk/open-days/virtual
Campus tours
Take a look around the campus and get
a feel for the area during a student-led tour.
Check when the next tours are happening
at gold.ac.uk/campus-tours
VISIT US
You’re also welcome to come and take a
look around the campus on your own during
working hours. It’s best to visit during term time
when the campus is full of students – you’ll
find details at gold.ac.uk/term-dates
The best way to experience Masterclasses and summer schools
Goldsmiths is to visit us. We run subject-based masterclasses and
summer schools, delivered by leading academic
You’ll really get a feel for staff, throughout the year. They’re a chance
the place – from the exciting to experience university life while gaining
skills that can help your application. Find out
things that go on here to the more at gold.ac.uk/schools-and-colleges
welcoming atmosphere. Events
Music recitals, degree shows and other lively
and inspirational public events take place almost
every day at Goldsmiths. Feel free to come along;
you can check listings at gold.ac.uk/events
Applicant Days
Once you’ve applied and we’ve offered you
a place, you’ll be invited to an Applicant Day,
where you can find out more about your
course and meet people in your department.
Find out more
gold.ac.uk/visit-usAt Goldsmiths we combine
thinking with doing. You’ll be
taught by people who will
open your mind to new ideas.
And you’ll learn how to apply
these concepts to the real world.
WHERE
THEORY
MEETS
PRACTICE54 Where theory meets practice 55
ANTHROPOLOGY
Careers
Our graduates have
gone on to work for
the UN, World Bank,
BBC, NGOs, law firms,
media companies
and CSR (corporate
social responsibility)
consultancies, while
Understand society and Why study anthropology at Goldsmiths? others have pursued
Anthropology examines what it means to
our place in it by studying be human in different parts of the world.
academic careers
anthropology in a department At Goldsmiths we look at the subject from
a contemporary perspective, using it as a lens
that’s been ranked first in the to explore everything from myth and ritual to
UK for effective teaching. new technologies, and from gender inequality Key facts
to power and difference. We are ranked first in the
UK for effective teaching
Student insight You’ll explore the subject of anthropology in (Guardian University
“Before joining Goldsmiths I was in an all-girls a local and global context, and in relation to other League Tables 2017) and
catholic high school in Jakarta, which is very disciplines including media, politics, religion, sixth in the UK for the
quality of our research†
much my comfort zone. I found out about philosophy and psychology. We are unique in the
Goldsmiths from my sister, and decided that this UK in offering a dedicated undergraduate degree
university might suit my interests and be the in visual anthropology that will teach you to use a
place where I can learn and thrive. I’m glad I range of media – digital video, still photography,
chose to study in London because I got to learn sound – to investigate anthropological issues.
Find out more
to be independent by living outside my comfort After all, we want you to graduate with a degree gold.ac.uk/anthropology
zone. I am finding the course to be interesting that has weight and genuine application in the
and exciting. I am happy to be around people real world. Which is why we make sure you
who are open, critical, and creative in their study anthropology’s core methods and theories
ways of expressing their opinions.” alongside specialist subject areas relevant to
Rachel, BA Anthropology & Media
contemporary life.
The Goldsmiths campus has a thriving
international community, so you’ll be able to
study with a global mix of students, giving you
a wider range of anthropological perspectives. Programme A-level/BTEC Additional requirements
And you could also study abroad. The Department BA (Hons) Anthropology A-level: BBB —
of Anthropology offers an Erasmus+ exchange gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-anthropology BTEC: DDM
programme, which could see you living in a BA (Hons) Anthropology & Media A-level: BBB —
European city for part of your degree. gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-anthropology-media BTEC: DDM
Our students rate their time and experience BA (Hons) Anthropology & Sociology A-level: BBB —
gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-anthropology-sociology BTEC: DDM
with us very highly. In the 2016 National Student
Survey (NSS), anthropology at Goldsmiths BA (Hons) Anthropology & Visual Practice A-level: BBB —
received a high score of 94% for the overall gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-anthropology-visual-practice BTEC: DDM
quality of our teaching. BA (Hons) History & Anthropology A-level: BBB —
gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-history-anthropology BTEC: DDM
Integrated Degree in Anthropology — —
(including Foundation Year)
gold.ac.uk/ug/integrated-degree-anthropology
We accept a wide range of qualifications in addition to the ones listed here. See pages 108-109 for more information.
Please check online prospectus entries for details of any additional entrance requirements.You can also read
