Goldsmiths, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Goldsmiths, University of London is a university in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: 701-710 (topuniversities.com). Strong QS subject rankings in Art & Design and Communication & Media.. 126 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September and January.
Goldsmiths, University of London is a public university in New Cross, South-East London, and has been part of the University of London federation for about 120 years. It is best known for creative subjects such as art, design, media, music and computing, as well as social sciences, psychology, and business and management. Most international undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are between about £22,000 and £23,000 a year (Fine Art is £30,500), and most taught master's fees are between about £21,000 and £25,500. Goldsmiths publishes no direct HSC entry route, so Bangladeshi students usually start through its one-year International Foundation Certificate, which gives guaranteed progression with 50% overall. Taught master's degrees need at least a second-class (2:2) bachelor's degree, and some courses ask for a 2:1. A £4,000 advance payment is needed before a CAS is issued.
- Member of the federal University of London; campus in New Cross, South-East London, about 10 minutes by train from central London
- Nearly 80% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
- Internationally known for Art & Design, Media & Communications, Music and Computing (QS subject rankings)
- Guaranteed progression from International Foundation Certificates and Pre-Masters pathways into Goldsmiths degrees with 50% overall
- Several master's programmes (e.g. MSc Business Management, MSc Marketing and Innovation) offer a January start as well as September
- Up to 35 International Undergraduate Scholarships of £2,000 or £5,000 (2025 cycle)
- Students from around 130 countries
Courses (126)
- BA (Hons) Acting and Performance Making — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Anthropology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (User Experience) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Creative Computing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Digital Arts Computing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics with Data Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics with Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Management with Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Management with Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Management with Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law with Criminal Justice & Human Rights — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB Law with Politics & Human Rights — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MA Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Human Rights and Social Justice — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Applied Anthropology & Community Development / Community Arts — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Art Psychotherapy — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MA Art & Ecology — Postgraduate, 15 months
- MA Artists' Film & Moving Image — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Children's Literature: Theory and Creative Practice — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Children's Literature: Children's Book Illustration — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Computational Arts — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Contemporary Art Theory — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Computer Games: Art & Design — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship — Postgraduate, 15 months
- MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Fashion Management Pathway — Postgraduate, 15 months
- MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Fashion Pathway — Postgraduate, 15 months
- MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Media & Communications Pathway — Postgraduate, 15 months
- MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Music Pathway — Postgraduate, 15 months
- BA (Hons) Anthropology, Media and Digital Practice — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MA Creative and Life Writing — Postgraduate, 1 year
Frequently asked questions
Where is Goldsmiths, University of London located?
Goldsmiths, University of London is in London, Greater London, United Kingdom.
What courses does Goldsmiths, University of London offer?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 126 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BA (Hons) Acting and Performance Making, BA (Hons) Anthropology, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (User Experience), BSc (Hons) Creative Computing and BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Published fees at Goldsmiths, University of London: BSc Computer Science (UG, lab/computing) - international, 2026/27 £23,000; BSc Management with Marketing (UG business) - international, 2026/27 £22,000; BA Fine Art (UG) - international, 2026/27 £30,500; MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (PG) - international, 2026/27 £21,000; MSc Business Management (PG business) - international, 2026/27 £23,000; MSc Marketing and Innovation (PG) - international, 2026/27 £25,500. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Goldsmiths, University of London?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 5.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and LanguageCert Academic.
When are the intakes at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Goldsmiths, University of London runs intakes in September and January. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027 (selected master's programmes), September 2027.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Goldsmiths International Undergraduate Scholarships (£2,000 or £5,000 (up to 35 awards per year)); Goldsmiths International Postgraduate Scholarships (Not published (page shows TBC) - UnifinderAi will confirm with the university); Sanctuary Scholarship (formerly International Response Scholarship) (Not stated on pages read - UnifinderAi will confirm).
How do I apply to Goldsmiths, University of London?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Goldsmiths, University of London course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment