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WHERE
THEORY
MEETS
CREATIVITY
Postgraduate Guide
2018 entry
O L O G Y 56
ANTHROP 58
02 Where tradition meets invention
04 A reputation for excellence
ART
and creativity
L I C Y 60 08 Courses that will make you see
U L T U RAL PO
the world differently
RA T I O N & C 10 A collaborative and
ARTS ADMINIST UNITY STUDIES 62
critical community
12 A serious academic force
COMM Why Goldsmiths?
16 Preparing you for a fantastic future
18 A professional network for life
CO M P U T I N G 64 20 Our academic departments
H I P 76 21 Types of postgraduate course
T REPREN E U R S 22 How to apply Goldsmiths is a world-class
U LT U R A L E N 23 Studying a research degree
university where you’ll find heritage
CREATIVE & C URATING 66 26 Where London meets the world
alongside innovation. You can
C
28 A unique London experience
34 A single campus and study creative, contemporary
I G N 68 close-knit community
D E S 36
38
Accommodation
Facilities
and inspiring degrees in the arts,
humanities, social sciences and
EDU C A T I O N 70 40 Support
R E 72 computing. You’ll learn from
43 Students’ Union
A T I V E LITERA T U 44 Goldsmiths and the world
C O M P A R 46 Visit us
world-leading minds who’ve been
ENGLISH & TO R Y 74 54 Where dialogue meets debate involved in some of culture and
HI S 56 Our programmes
society’s defining moments, and
JOUR N A L I S M 78 100 Specialist programmes
for international students from practitioners who have direct
101 Pre-Masters Pathways
connections with the creative,
MANA G E M E N T 80 104 Pre-sessional English
cultural and business sectors.
N S 82 language programmes
C O MMUN I CAT I O
C U LT U R E & 106 What you need to know
MEDIA,
106 Entry requirements
I C 84 108 Visas and immigration
MU S S 86
109 Fees
O N A L RELAT I O N 110 Funding and scholarships
R N A T I
114 Index of programmes
T E
POLITICS & IN HOLOGY 88
PSYC
SOCIAL W O R K 90
SOCIO L O G Y 92
FOR M A N C E 94
THEATRE & PER TUDIES 96
THERAPEUTIC S ES 98
VISUAL CULTUR
Study for an internationally
recognised University of London
degree, in an institution where
academic heritage goes hand in
hand with new ways of thinking
about and applying your subject.
WHERE
TRADITION
MEETS
INVENTION
04 Where tradition meets invention 05
When you graduate from the
University of London you join
Goldsmiths Goldsmiths Goldsmiths
a community that has educated
London UoL UoL 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 students
AND CREATIVITY
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 ranked in the
world’s top 400 universities (QS World University
Rankings 2018).
Find out more
Learn why we’re
world-class at gold.ac.uk/
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06 Where tradition meets invention 07
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world’s elite1 EST
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and we’ve been part of the
University of London since 1904
Anthropology; Art & Design;
Communication & Media Studies;
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Computer Science & Information
N u m b er
Systems; English Language &
Literature; History; Performing Arts;
Politics & International Studies;
Psychology; Sociology
in the UK
9 10
for effective
teaching2
OUT OF
CLASS
STUDENTS PROGRESS TO WORK OR
25 UK
FURTHER STUDY WHEN THEY GRADUATE3
TO P IN THE
UNIVERSITY 1 Best FOR THE QUALITY OF OUR RESEARCH4
Department of
Design in the UK
1
for the second
of the top
year running5 creative universities
in the UK by students6
Ranked in the world’s top 400 universities in the voted
QS World University Rankings 2018
1QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 2Guardian League Tables 2017 3Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2015/16; postgraduate
taught 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 Where tradition meets invention 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 programmes are critical, creative and
contemporary. 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. Find out more about our degrees
SEE THE WORLD
on pages 56-99.
Committed to interdisciplinary studies
Goldsmiths is an incredibly interdisciplinary
DIFFERENTLY
place. On many of our postgraduate degrees it’s
possible to take option modules from a variety of
other departments, and our programmes involve
collaborations from academics across our unique
mix of specialisms. So during a cultural studies
programme you could explore software and
digital technologies, and on our human rights
Masters you could choose options from the music
or educational studies departments.
Looking forward
From the arts to humanities, and the social Challenge your old ideas,
sciences to computing, we have a world-class
reputation for many of the subjects we offer. study a fascinating subject,
And we’re constantly looking forward, striving
to develop this even further. It’s why we create and see the world differently
exciting new courses in emerging areas like
playable experience design, 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 some of
our degrees.
10 Where tradition meets invention 11
The postgraduate community At Goldsmiths we believe the world needs
people who challenge the status quo. It’s how
at Goldsmiths is rich, vibrant we change society, spark debate, and make
and collaborative. You’ll have great leaps in everything from technology
to teaching. So we want you to think critically
the chance to work with and challenge us: to come up with your own
academic staff as colleagues. ideas, and back them up with evidence.
They’re not locked away We have a free talks and events programme
that covers everything from writing in the age
in isolation – they’re actively of digital publishing to questioning whether
shaping our degrees, they’re you ever really know how you feel. It’s a great
enthusiastic about teaching, way to connect with contemporary issues, get
inspired, and network. There are events taking
and they’re keen to find out place nearly every day on campus, and most are
what you think and why. completely free of charge. Here’s a snapshot of
some of the talks, recitals and discussions that
have taken place over the course of just a few
days at Goldsmiths:
• Hearts and Minds: The Virtual
Reality Interrogations Project
A COLLABORATIVE
• Meta Gesture Music
• New Cross Radical History Walk
• Engaging in Urban Image-Making
AND CRITICAL
• Black Film, British Cinema Conference
• Standing Up For Science
• Opening Doors to Creativity,
Understanding, and the Imagination
COMMUNITY
• Queer and Trans Writing
• Hegemony and Education Under Neoliberalism
• Sexism, Racism, Class Conflict
and the Social Unconscious
• Photography as Political Witness
Find out more
gold.ac.uk/events
12 Where tradition meets invention 13
How will Brexit affect
expatriates? Does age and
gender influence how we drive?
Is naturism a solution to poor
body image and low self-esteem?
A SERIOUS The gender of justice
Dr Kirsten Campbell,
Eye-tracking
driver challenge
ACADEMIC FORCE
Find out more
Watch our ‘Goldsmiths Department of Sociology
Research’ playlist on
YouTube to hear from In the past year, research from the Gender of Professor Jonathan Freeman,
the academics behind Justice project at Goldsmiths has been presented Department of Psychology
some of these projects to both the House of Lords and the European
A new study will use eyeball-tracking technology
Our pioneering academics are Parliament, helping to shape the future of
to investigate how people of different age groups
international legislation on preventing sexual
asking these questions – and violence in conflict zones.
and genders drive. The team behind the project,
Battle of the Drivers, includes experts from i2
many more besides – right now. A four-year research project led by Dr Kirsten Media Research at Goldsmiths, East Riding of
They carry out world-leading Campbell has seen a team of highly experienced Yorkshire Council, Safer Roads Humber, and
social and legal researchers collaborate Humberside Police.
research that has a wide-reaching with judicial, international and civil society
The experiment will involve volunteers wearing
impact on public life, on issues organisations at an international and
specially designed glasses that track the
like social justice, conflict national level.
movement of their eyeballs and where their line
resolution, and how to creatively In both written and oral evidence submitted of sight is while they drive. The research will
to the House of Lords last year, Dr Campbell examine if there is a connection between the
apply new technologies. Here’s and representatives from the NGO Women’s experience levels of drivers and how safely
just a sample of the ground- International League for Peace and Freedom they drive.
(WILPF) called for the meaningful participation
breaking research, practice of women in all levels of peace talks and decision
Professor Jonathan Freeman, of Goldsmiths
and i2 Media, explains: “The Pupil Labs eye-
and commentary happening making, as well as in criminal and civil justice
tracking glasses have tiny cameras, which
institutions. Dr Campbell proposed a dual
at Goldsmiths. strategy: a new convention on prohibiting,
allow us to track the movements of a person’s
eyeballs as they drive. This data is then analysed
preventing and punishing conflict-related sexual
using Pupil Player software to display on a
violence and gender-based harms, together with
computer a dynamic map of where they have
a new framework for linking criminal and civil
been looking.”
accountability for these crimes.
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Entanglement: the secret Is making a mistake the How will Brexit
lives of hair secret to coding success? affect expatriates?
Professor Emma Tarlo, Professor Mark d’Inverno, Dr Matthew Dr Michaela Benson and Professor Karen
Department of Anthropology Yee-King and Dr Mick Grierson, O’Reilly, Department of Sociology
Department of Computing
Bound up in religion, politics, beauty, health, A major new study will examine the impact of
mortality and identity, our hair means different Giving students the confidence to make mistakes Brexit on the lives of the estimated 1.2 million
things to all of us. And through the global when they are learning to write computer code British citizens living in other European Union
hair trade it connects the lives of people with could enable them to become more successful member states.
different aspirations and needs in distant parts coders, research from Goldsmiths’ Department
Dr Michaela Benson will lead an 18-month
of the world. of Computing suggests.
project titled ‘BrExpats: freedom of movement,
Professor Emma Tarlo’s recent book,
‘Entanglement: The Secret Lives of Hair’,
explores a hidden yet expanding global trade
The research was presented by Dr Matthew
Yee-King at the recent IEEE Global Engineering
Conference (Educon 2017) in Athens, Greece.
citizenship and Brexit in the lives of Britons
resident in the European Union’. The project
team includes Professor Karen O’Reilly,
The naked truth
Dr Keon West,
that many of us know little about. The work builds on the STEAM (Science Department of Sociology, and researchers Department of Psychology
Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics) from the Migration Policy Institute.
Professor Tarlo explains: “Hair is an Taking part in naturist activities can help make
approach to research and teaching, which
extraordinary fibre: we associate it with The study incorporates a Europe-wide panel of us significantly more satisfied with our bodies
brings methods and practices from the arts,
life yet technically it is dead; it is fine but expert participants and research with Britons and lives, new research led by Dr Keon West has
humanities, and social sciences into science
uncannily strong, intensely intimate yet in living in seven European Union countries, found. For decades, research has shown that
and engineering subjects.
global circulation where it becomes treated as including extensive fieldwork in France and body image dissatisfaction is a serious, global
anything from waste, sacred gift and memento Mark d’Inverno, Professor of Computer Science, Spain, the two countries hosting the largest problem that negatively affects psychological
to a commodity with a surprisingly wide range explains: “We’ve been able to build a system British populations in the EU. It will examine health. Much of it stems from overexposure to
of uses.” that makes programming feel like art. If you whether Brexit is likely to lead to a rise in return ‘idealised bodies’ such as those widely seen in
are composing at the piano you get immediate migration, and what the consequences of this magazines, on television, and increasingly on
She takes us on a journey from the 19th century –
feedback and so the pianist can keep trying might be for welfare and healthcare in the UK. social media.
when clumps of waste hair were hooked
different things until they hit upon what they
out of gutters for recycling into wigs – to the The study will also explore what possible Researchers investigated the associations
want. You learn to feel happy to fail, and by
modern day, via a short-lived 1960s obsession restrictions on movement, changes to political between naturist activity and psychological
failing you develop a greater idea of what you
with synthetic fibres. rights and social entitlements, and access to wellbeing, as well as the immediate effects
want to do.
services will mean for those that choose to of two real naturist events on participants’
The book touches on the weird and wonderful,
“With more traditional programming language remain resident in European countries. The life-satisfaction. In both cases participants
from the US company making wigs for dogs, to
environments you code, and then hit ‘compile’, research will seek to understand how Brexit experienced immediate and significant
the hair trader in India who made his wedding
and only if that works you then hit ‘run’. There and its attendant policy implications will be improvements in body image and self-esteem.
outfit from human hair, to the more serious:
is no sense of ‘sculpting’ code. The system – and understood, communicated and influenced
the often-traumatic loss of a part of the body “The naturists have been saying this for some
the way we teach – also inspires our students by the expatriate community, and how it will
associated with beauty, vitality and youth. time,” says Dr West. “However, despite a lot of
to have a stronger sense of an overarching change how the British in Europe experience
artistic or aesthetic goal rather than solely an and understand their citizenship and identities. positive claims, little to no empirical research
engineering one.” has investigated whether naturist activity (rather
Dr Benson explains: “After 40 years of political, than attitude or beliefs) actually makes us
economic and personal integration, the happier or, just as importantly, why it makes
implications of Brexit on Britons who have us happier.”
chosen to make their homes on the continent
could be profound. By gaining a clearer The findings certainly indicate that naturism
understanding of their attitudes, experiences appears to have positive effects, not negative
and intentions we hope to engage in a more ones. As a result, Dr West suspects that it could
informed debate about how Brexit can be offer a low-cost, widely available solution to the
managed to take into account the potential problem of body dissatisfaction. “At the very
impacts on lives, institutions and services in least”, he concludes, “this is worth investigating”.
the UK and within the EU.”
16 Where tradition meets invention 17
Key fact
Our students recently
Nine out of 10 Goldsmiths completed placements
at the Barbican, British
students progress to work Council, Friends of
the Earth, Google and
or further study when
The Wall Street Journal
they graduate
Find out more
gold.ac.uk/skills-careers
PREPARING YOU
From placements to industry events: Goldsmiths Careers Service • Speak to us about doing an internship or
so many ways to get inspired We know that people undertake postgraduate taking a work placement – some of our
Make the most of our Careers Service (see right) study for a variety of reasons: from being degrees include integrated placement
to explore all the wonderful routes your future passionate about a subject to developing specific opportunities, giving you the chance to apply
FOR A FANTASTIC
could take. Attend industry events to hear career-related skills and knowledge. You may your academic learning to real-life situations
from graduates about the areas they’re now want to start applying for jobs near the beginning while making valuable contacts for the future.
working in. Get involved in our business of your course, or you may prefer to wait until • Access CareerSPACE, an exclusive online
FUTURE
enterprise workshops. Daydream with your after your final projects have been completed. careers area where you can find a variety
coursemates about the start-up you could all Perhaps you’ve worked for years before joining of work opportunities to apply for, and
run when you graduate. Take a placement as us, or maybe you have limited experience. You events to attend on and off campus.
part of your studies – Goldsmiths students could be keen to work in the UK, or you might You can stay connected to our services,
recently worked at organisations like Google, want to look further afield. events and activities by logging on and
The Samaritans, and The Wall Street Journal. also by following us on social media.
Whatever your situation, we have a range of
It’s why nine out of 10 of our postgraduate • Keep up-to-date via our blog posts, and
services for postgraduate students that can help
students progress to work or further study explore our information resources that give
you make decisions about your future, acquire
when they graduate1, and why our alumni have practical advice on things like recruitment and
the skills and experience you might need, and
a reputation for forging new paths in industries selection, psychometric testing, international
compete in the global graduate employment
CareersGold Goldsmiths. that didn’t even exist a few years ago.
market. You could:
employment trends and video interviews.
Careers Think big
• Engage with employers and alumni on campus Wherever you are in your career journey
Our graduates have won Oscars, Turner Prizes
via our events programme, which includes we’re here to help you achieve your goals.
and Ivor Novello Awards to name a few, but they
industry panels, careers fairs, business
also include people you may not have heard
challenges and employability skills workshops.
about who are passionate about improving
• Book a one-to-one appointment with
society and making a difference – whether that’s
our professional careers consultants who
the social workers connecting with families in
provide bespoke advice and guidance.
local boroughs, the sociologists critiquing the
If you haven’t decided what you want to do
criminal justice system, or the designers who
after your studies, or if you already have but
are suggesting new visions for the future. Your
would like support to get you there, they
time at Goldsmiths will leave you with the
can help you plan your next steps. We also
passion, ideas and experience you need Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE)
1
to succeed, and will inspire you to think big. offer one-to-one support for applications, 2015/16 (postgraduate taught students surveyed six
enterprise and practice interviews. months after graduation)Where tradition meets invention 19
GoldAlumni Goldsmiths
Alumni
A PROFESSIONAL
There are lots of advantages to joining
the Goldsmiths community, including:
Some of the top
Mentoring and advice employers of our
NETWORK FOR LIFE
Goldsmiths Connect is an online platform that
puts students and staff in touch with alumni graduates include:
all over the world. It’s somewhere you can ask
former students for careers advice, develop
collaborations, or find a mentor.
When you graduate from Continued access to the Careers Service
Goldsmiths, your relationship New alumni continue to receive professional
careers advice for three years after they
with us doesn’t end. You’ll graduate through our free Careers+ service.
become part of a creative Discounts on lifelong learning
and collaborative community Goldsmiths alumni can currently get discounts
of 60,000 former students off the cost of taught Masters programmes and
short courses. So if you want to continue your
spanning 150 countries. studies after you graduate or in the future you
could benefit from a discounted rate.
Find out more Find out more
Learn more about our Watch our film to find
alumni community at out how we prepare
gold.ac.uk/alumni you for a bright future –
gold.ac.uk/skills-careers20 Where tradition meets invention 21
OUR ACADEMIC TYPES OF
DEPARTMENTS POSTGRADUATE
COURSE
Interdisciplinarity Taught Masters Research degrees
We offer postgraduate programmes
in the following departments:
at Goldsmiths (eg MA, MFA, MMus, MSc)
• Anthropology Research Masters (MPhil, MRes)
• Art These courses will encourage you to think
• Computing independently and produce original material.
• Design At Goldsmiths, it’s not unusual for academics Masters degrees are taught courses that
• Educational Studies to collaborate on research projects and usually last 12 months (full-time). Exceptions An MRes (Master of Research) is similar to
• English & Comparative Literature initiatives spanning lots of different areas and are our MFA programmes and our MA in an MPhil but also includes specialist training
• History departments. It’s one of the things that’s so Art Psychotherapy, MA in Dance Movement in research skills. It’s often associated with
• Institute for Creative & special about studying a postgraduate degree Psychotherapy (page 97) and MA in Design: the social sciences and is primarily a taught
Cultural Entrepreneurship here – you won’t be confined by the boundaries Expanded Practice (page 69). programme. The MRes usually lasts for one
• Institute of Management Studies of your department or discipline. year (full-time).
Masters degrees often culminate in a research
• Media & Communications We’ve listed our study opportunities in this project or dissertation, which can form the basis An MPhil (Master of Philosophy) is usually a
• Music guide on pages 56-99, and we’ve broadly for further study such as a PhD. We offer the precursor to a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy): you
• Politics & International Relations divided them according to the department following Masters degrees at Goldsmiths: register for the MPhil and if your work is suitable
• Psychology that runs each degree. But the beauty of many you can be ‘upgraded’ to a PhD programme.
• Social, Therapeutic & Community Studies • MA – Master of Arts
of our programmes is that they work across
• Sociology • MFA – Master of Fine Arts PhD
various subject areas and themes, including:
• Theatre & Performance • MMus – Master of Music A PhD (or ‘doctorate’) is a research degree,
• Visual Cultures • Migration • MSc – Master of Science and is the standard requirement for anyone who
• Digital media wants to become a researcher or an academic.
We also have many specialist research • Gender and sexualities It consists of a research project and a
centres, units and institutes, including • Science and technology substantial thesis, which is guided by at least
a Confucius Institute. • Economy two supervisors. Full-time PhD students must
• Urban studies complete their thesis before the end of four years
• Sound of registration (including the ‘writing up’ year).
For part-time students the corresponding period
For a full list of our programmes,
is eight years.
see the index on pages 114-115.
Find out more
Explore our postgraduate
study opportunities at
gold.ac.uk/course-finder22 Where tradition meets invention 23
HOW TO APPLY STUDYING
A RESEARCH
Find out more
Find out more about
our entry requirements
on pages 106-107
DEGREE
For the majority of our When to apply Graduate study at Goldsmiths Induction programme
We accept applications from October for In addition to the Goldsmiths-wide welcome
postgraduate programmes you students wanting to start the following September. is a transformative experience programme (page 40), the Graduate School (page
apply directly to Goldsmiths Some of our programmes have application that will prepare you for 25) organises a three-day induction at the start
deadlines, and if you’re applying for funding of term. Your academic department will also
using our online application (see pages 110-111) you may need to apply by leadership and innovation arrange an introduction to their facilities and
system. Just visit the programme certain dates. Bear this in mind so that you’ve in your chosen field. We any additional support you might need.
got enough time to complete your application.
page of the course you’re have around 800 research The structure of your research degree
Selection process You will have a main supervisor and a second
interested in on our website, After you’ve submitted your application it will
students, and community and supervisor. During your first three months at
where there’ll be more be reviewed by our staff. You may also be invited collaboration are vital to the Goldsmiths your supervisors will help you draw
information about the steps to an interview (either in person or via Skype). research experience here. up a research plan and set detailed objectives for
Once your application and qualifications have your first year. They will also be available to offer
you need to go through. been considered, we’ll let you know whether advice and suggestions as the project evolves, and
you’ll be offered a place. you’ll receive regular one-to-one tutorials.
The exceptions are our MPhil and PhD programmes Throughout your programme you’ll progress
If you’re applying for an MPhil/PhD you should with your independent learning, but there
PGCE programmes (you apply get in touch with the programme contact or are also lots of training and professional
through UCAS Teacher Training) academic department in which you’d like to development opportunities (see page 25) that
study before you submit your application. It may you can access. And each year you’ll complete
and our MA in Social Work also be possible to arrange an advisory meeting an annual progress report to reflect on how your
(you apply through UCAS). with your preferred supervisor. As part of your research is developing.
application you’ll need to write a research
You should aim to complete and submit your
proposal. This should:
If you’re an international thesis within the allowed period for a PhD (four
• Persuade the reader that you have an years full-time; eight years part-time). You’ll
student you can apply for any interesting project in mind, that you have be assessed on your thesis (which may contain
of our full-time programmes. original ideas, and that you have the skills and a practical component depending on your
understanding required to achieve your plans research), and on an oral examination
• State your case clearly and accessibly (viva voce).
• Be realistic in terms of what you expect
to achieve with your research
• Explain how your research will fit within
the scholarly community that you’re applying
to be a part of, and make connections with
the supervisor you’d like to work with
Read our advice for writing a research proposal
at gold.ac.uk/pg/apply/research-proposal24 Where tradition meets invention 25
“The friendly atmosphere in the department, Upgrading from MPhil to PhD registration Graduate School
You’ll usually begin your research degree Doctoral and graduate research is immensely
as well as its excellent academic reputation, by registering as an MPhil/PhD student. To rewarding. It requires innovation, drive and,
made me decide to come to Goldsmiths. From complete a PhD you must upgrade to PhD at times, endurance. The Goldsmiths Graduate
registration after completing an agreed part School can support you throughout this journey.
the start of the application process, I got excellent of the research and training programme. For
The Graduate School acts as your advocate
support and encouragement from the member of full-time students you must upgrade before 24
within Goldsmiths, giving you advice and
months (ideally earlier). For part-time students
staff I made first contact with, an experience that this must happen by 48 months.
direction if you need it, and providing dedicated
research facilities and training to make sure
gave me the confidence to continue with Upgrading is a major milestone in your progress. you’re well equipped for the challenges of
my application. It’s also an opportunity to experience a viva voce graduate research. It also offers funds to enable
on your work, which is valuable practice for your you to attend conferences and/or conduct
PhD viva later. research at other institutions, and to develop
I have found my supervisors to be friendly your own conferences and events at Goldsmiths.
If you are unable to upgrade to PhD registration
and approachable, and have heard similar you may be able to submit a shorter thesis for The Graduate School organises a series of
commendations from other students. So an MPhil. monthly seminars and practical sessions that
foreground key areas relevant to postgraduate
Goldsmiths provides an excellent environment Training opportunities
research students, both in early stages and as
During your PhD you’ll undertake training to
to work in and also to integrate! There are develop your research skills and techniques.
they approach the latter stages of their PhD
careers. These take place once a month during
plenty of opportunities to socialise and to Some of this training will be through your
term-time, and are open to all MPhil/PhD students.
get to know other students and staff, both supervision, while some departments organise
discipline-specific seminars and training
within the department and the university courses. In addition, the Graduate School (see
as a whole. right) offers core research methods training.
We also support you in thinking about how to Key fact
plan for life after your PhD, and offer courses As a member of an
The opportunity given to me by the Graduate for early career researchers and for anyone institute of the University
School to practise giving presentations, along who is planning to become an academic.
of London, you can also
access the research
with the encouragement and support from events at the 10 Institutes
of the School of Advanced
my supervisors to think about conferences Studies. Find out more
at sas.ac.uk
and publications, means that an MPhil/PhD
at Goldsmiths provides excellent
preparation for an academic career.”
Bomiegha, MPhil/PhD in Educational StudiesThis 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
There are lots of
universities in London,
Find out more
Explore local areas and but not many with our
watch our students talk
about their favourite
London places at
special combination
gold.ac.uk/local
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
London is a special place. keep 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 area,
of creativity and culture. but the benefits of studying in a global hub make
this a valuable investment: London is regularly
Somewhere that will inspire voted one of the best cities in the world to be a
you, and connect you to Europe student because of the diverse job opportunities,
and the wider world. Just like cosmopolitanism and learning resources it
offers. It’s a truly forward-looking, dynamic
Goldsmiths itself, London is place. And you don’t have to spend lots of money
steeped in history but always to make the most of living here – with some
creativity and planning you can find low cost
offers something fresh and new. 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
Junction34 Where London meets the world 35
Key fact
Bestival, one of the UK’s
major festivals, landed at
Goldsmiths in the summer
of 2016. Founders Josie
and Rob da Bank were
glad to be back – they met
at Goldsmiths when they
were students here in
the 1990s
Getting around
See the blue map on the
previous pages to see how
easy it is to reach areas like
Shoreditch and Hoxton on
the Overground
A SINGLE CAMPUS Everything in one place A bustling campus Sports
Our on-campus gym, Clubpulse, has 90 fitness
Unusually for a London university we’re based Our campus is made up of modern spaces, a stations, a dance studio and a great range of
AND CLOSE-KNIT
on a single campus, which means that all your large College Green, and historic buildings. It’s classes (clubpulsegoldsmiths.co.uk).
teaching, learning and support facilities are in a bustling place: wander through the corridors We also have tennis courts on campus, and a
one place. You can find out more about these and you’ll hear music students practising their sports club training ground in Sidcup. You can
COMMUNITY
facilities on pages 38-39. scales, you’ll see curating students installing find out more about our sports clubs on page 43.
exhibitions, and you’ll be able to watch the latest
New Cross and beyond
It creates a close-knit community feel – you’ll
blockbusters in our on-campus Curzon Cinema,
soon get to know people, and you won’t feel
where you can experience the best films from
isolated or overlooked. We’re friendly and
around the world. Find out more at gold.ac.uk/
non-judgmental, so you’ll have the space to You’ll find a diverse range of restaurants,
At Goldsmiths you’ll benefit be yourself, but there will always be someone
life-on-campus/curzon-goldsmiths
cafés and shops just a few minutes’ walk from
from the friendliness and to talk to when you have a question or need Eating and drinking Goldsmiths around New Cross, including food
someone to listen. There are lots of places to eat and drink on
convenience of our single-site campus. They include:
from around the world – the Caribbean, China,
Hungary, India, Korea, Lebanon and Turkey to
campus, while also having the name just a few places. You’ll also find lots of
freedom to be yourself and • Thirty Five: a relaxing area offering Costa local nightlife, including pubs, comedy venues
coffee, healthy salads, and other snack options and some nearby clubs.
pursue your unique interests – • The Balcony: for world food at lunchtime
If you fancy a longer walk or a short trip on the
whether you love music, sport, • The Refectory: food court offering traditional
bus or Overground there’s even more to explore –
hot meals, a salad bar, and ‘grab-and-go’ items
cinema, trying new activities or • Professor Stuart Hall Building Café:
from the pop-up bars of Peckham to the late-
night delights of Shoreditch. Explore our local
simply hanging out with friends. for hot meals, sandwiches and coffee
area guides at gold.ac.uk/area-guides
overlooking the picturesque College Green
• Library Café: perfect for topping up on
Fairtrade snacks and drinks while you study
• Students’ Union Shop: selling snacks and
drinks, as well as stationery and toiletries
Students’ Union
Our Students’ Union is a hub of activity too.
Find out more on page 43.36 Where London meets the world 37
Halls of residence Accessible accommodation: If you have
We have more than 1,400 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 are 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. If you want to share with people of If you’re coming to London to study with your
the same gender please let us know on your partner or family you can access the University
application and we’ll try to meet any 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 non-EU 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. Mansion View Mostly PG 30-minute commute No 2-6 students per flat
Mansion Wharf UG 10-minute commute No 4-5 students per flat
Quantum Court UG & PG 20-minute commute Yes 2-6 students per flat
Raymont Hall UG & PG 20-minute walk Yes Varies
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 accommodation application deadlines; please see gold.ac.uk/accommodation for information38 Where London meets the world 39
FACILITIES
The Library Computers and other equipment Departmental facilities
Our Library is at the heart of the Goldsmiths You can use PCs or Macs inside the Library and Many academic departments have their own
community and is open 24/7 throughout the at many points around the campus, where you facilities for students on certain degrees, including:
year (excluding Christmas). It has a variety can access the internet, your College email and
• Art: studio space and research labs
of study spaces to cater for postgraduate shared files using our campus wireless network.
for casting, constructed textiles, fine
You won’t have to travel far needs, with two separate postgraduate study Our virtual learning environment, ‘Learn.Gold’, art printmaking, 3D printing, media
rooms and a wealth of printed and electronic gives you access to online learning activities
to get to some impressive resources, including over 300,000 books and and materials.
research, metal, photography, print and
dye, stitch and fabric, and woodwork
facilities – from a library that’s 7,000 e-journals. The Library also houses
You can borrow audio-visual equipment like • Computing: virtual reality and
special collections and archives incorporating
open 24/7, to professional the Women’s Art Library, Oram Archive and
cameras, lighting equipment and projectors, interactive audiovisual spaces, and
labs with the latest technologies and
and our Digital Media Suite provides video- and
careers advice. As a Goldsmiths internationally renowned Goldsmiths Textile
audio-editing software and sound-proof editing software, including 3D printers, a
Collection. Staff run a range of sessions to help
student you can also access you familiarise yourself with the Library and
booths. We also have an in-house Print Services motion-capture suite, and games lab
• Design: workshops with digital equipment,
unit, which offers digital printing and finishing
many additional University enhance your research skills.
services – perfect for producing things like
computing suites and studio space
of London facilities. As a Goldsmiths student, you can also use Senate colour portfolios and other creative work.
• Media and Communications: photography,
radio and TV studios as well as the latest
House Library (University of London), giving you
digital video- and audio-editing equipment,
access to millions of books, journals and digital
ENPS (essential news production
resources, and beautiful study spaces.
system) facilities, animation and image
manipulation software and hardware
• Music: pioneering sound studios (including
the Electronic Music Studio), a commercial-
standard recording studio, and numerous
performance opportunities and activities
• Psychology: extensive facilities for
behavioural and psychophysical testing,
including motion tracking, infant
lab, and fully equipped laboratories
for stereotactic non-invasive brain
stimulation (see page 88 for details)
• Theatre and Performance: a 160-seat
Find out more theatre, performance studios, a scenography
gold.ac.uk/facilities workshop, wardrobe and props stores40 Where London meets the world 41
Key fact
Research students will
benefit from the support
of the Graduate School
(page 25)
SUPPORT Welcoming you
Each September, we host a welcome programme
packed full of events for 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 area are specialist staff who can assist you with any
tours, support services fairs, postgraduate meet problems to help you make the most of your
help and guidance you need and greets, Students’ Union activities and time at Goldsmiths.
during your time at university – a Freshers’ Fayre.
Advice
whether things are going well If you’re joining us from outside the UK, The Student Centre has a confidential service,
there are plenty of exciting opportunities to where staff can support you with welfare matters
or if you’re going through get involved and find out all you need to know like finance and housing. They can also assist
a tough patch. about your new life as a student in London. you with your student loan enquiries, and
We organise special induction and orientation help you access discretionary funding in cases
sessions, and you’ll have many chances to get of hardship.
to know people.
Disability support
We try to put everything in place so that you If you need advice and guidance on reasonable
have a great time meeting other new students, adjustments and additional support (including
and becoming familiar with the campus and Disabled Students Allowance [DSA]) you can
everything Goldsmiths has to offer. get in touch with our Disability Officers. The
team can also advise on how to obtain evidence throughout the year. Topics include dealing
Your academic department for those who think they may have a specific
learning difficulty (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD
etc). Short screenings and full diagnostic
with stress, procrastination, resilience, ‘finding
your voice’, and meditation. The team can also
support students experiencing mental ill-health
You’ll have a personal tutor in your department
assessments are provided at a subsidised rate. to access local NHS and specialist services.
to support you academically and advise you
on other support services. There’s also a Wellbeing and emotional support If you have any questions, get in touch with the
Departmental Student Coordinator – a fellow Our Wellbeing Team assists students who Student Centre and staff there will point you in
student who is there to represent you on experience emotional or personal issues the right direction: studentcentre@gold.ac.uk
academic issues. affecting their mental health. The team provides
a daily drop-in service and counselling,
and holds workshops and group activities42 Where London meets the world
Chaplaincy English language support
STUDENTS’ UNION
The Union aims to inspire and empower students
to change the world around them. You can:
The Chaplaincy is a multi-faith team here for
everyone, regardless of religious beliefs and during your studies • Make friends and gain skills by joining sports
clubs and general interest societies; find
practices. They welcome anyone who wants We offer in-sessional academic language At the centre of our inspiring the full list at goldsmithssu.org/activities
someone to talk to, or just spend time with. • Speak to the Union’s Postgraduate
development courses for students enrolled on student community is the Officer if there’s anything you’d
Health
Goldsmiths degrees who don’t speak English as
their first language. All in-sessional courses are Union – a place to relax, get to like them to represent you on
• Campaign on pivotal political issues
designed to develop your language and study know people and enjoy yourself. or other things close to your heart
If you live in halls of residence or close to skills in line with the academic tasks you will face
• Attend events including debates and
campus you can register at Amersham Vale on your degree.
discussions, club and pub nights, quizzes,
Practice in the Waldron Health Centre, the
Courses aim to: film screenings and performances
university’s partner surgery. There’s also an
• Host a radio show or work on the student
NHS Walk-in Centre close to the campus open • Give you an awareness of the conventions
paper or award-winning magazine
365 days a year. and requirements of traditional academic
writing and presentations Goldsmiths Goldsmiths Goldsmiths
Academic writing
Advice Service
• Help you expand and develop language SU SU SU Confidential, non-judgmental, impartial advice
that applies to your area of study
is provided to Goldsmiths students, free of
• Familiarise you with other written
Need advice on writing essays or presenting your charge, on issues related to your university
genres (for example, letters requesting
work? We run sessions on academic literacy, experience. There are also a huge variety
sponsorship, non-traditional creative
study skills, and language development. We of digital resources to help break down any
essay forms, or exam techniques)
also have a Study Skills Team offering bookable barriers to student life, including information
45-minute one-to-one sessions. The team Courses run for two hours each week during on employment and housing.
also contributes to a series of academic skills the autumn and spring terms, and in many cases
workshops throughout the year. relate directly to your subject of study.
You can also book an appointment with As well as courses for second-language speakers,
one of our resident Royal Literary Fellows – some departments also arrange short workshops
professional writers who can help you improve on academic conventions and study skills for
your essay-writing skills. native English speakers.
Find out more Find out more
gold.ac.uk/support goldsmithssu.org44 Where London meets the world 45
Key fact
18% of our students
are from outside
the UK and EU
GOLDSMITHS
International impact
We have students from around 140 countries,
and provide a welcoming international
atmosphere. Our academics are just as
AND THE WORLD
cosmopolitan, and 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.
Goldsmiths is an This means you’ll be working with academics
international institution who lead their fields and influence global debate.
that works with universities Erasmus+
Goldsmiths is a part of the Erasmus+ scheme
and creative organisations meaning students are eligible to apply to study
across the globe. This helps or gain work experience abroad. All levels of • University of Trento
• University of Vienna
to create a thriving, exciting students are able to apply for grants to help with
the costs of getting work experience in Europe, • University of Warsaw
and inclusive community. and research students in many departments are
Find out more at gold.ac.uk/erasmus
It’s part of the reason we’ve able to study abroad under exchange agreements.
Departments have exchange agreements with the Study Abroad
been ranked the 60th most following institutions: Our Study Abroad programme provides
international university in • Free University of Berlin postgraduate taught-level students pursuing
their degrees outside of the United Kingdom
the world.1 • Humboldt University of Berlin
with the opportunity to gain academic credit
• Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest
• Roskilde University, Denmark from Goldsmiths. Find out more at
• Technical University of Munich gold.ac.uk/studyabroad
• University of Leuven Country-specific information
• University of Lisbon On our website you’ll find information specific
• University of Malta to around 75 countries, including: how to apply;
• University of Milan country visits; entry requirements; fees and
• University of Naples L’Orientale funding; and local representatives. Find out more
1
QS World University Rankings 2018 • University of Peloponnese by visiting gold.ac.uk/international/regions46 Where London meets the world 47
Our next postgraduate
open evening takes place on
Wednesday 22 November 2017,
4pm–7pm
VISIT US
Open days Campus tours
We hold open days throughout the year Take a look around the campus and get
where you can chat to staff, tour the campus, a feel for the area during a student-led tour.
and come to talks and events. Our next Check when the next tours are happening at
postgraduate open evening takes place on gold.ac.uk/campus-tours
The best way to experience Wednesday 22 November 2017, 4pm–7pm.
You’re also welcome to come and take a
For future dates visit gold.ac.uk/open-days
Goldsmiths is to visit us. look around the campus on your own during
Virtual Open Day working hours. It’s best to visit during term time
You’ll really get a feel for If you can’t make it to an open day, our when the campus is full of students – you’ll
the place – from the exciting virtual open day gives you the chance to find details at gold.ac.uk/term-dates
experience Goldsmiths on your computer
things that go on here to the or tablet, and put your questions to staff and
Events
Music recitals, degree shows and other lively
welcoming atmosphere. students during regular web chats. Access our
and inspirational public events – most of which
virtual open day and register for web chats at
are completely free – take place almost every
gold.ac.uk/open-days/virtual
day at Goldsmiths. Feel free to come along;
Department open days you can check listings at gold.ac.uk/events
Some academic departments hold their
own open days – contact a department directly
for details. You can find their details at
gold.ac.uk/departments
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