Goldsmiths,

University
of London
www.gold.ac.uk/
international

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2 Introducing Goldsmiths

Introducing Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths: a close-knit
community, a rich academic
heritage, a creative powerhouse,
a thought-provoking place
In the worlds top 100, and
UKs top 20, universities for the
arts and humanities (QS World
University Rankings 2012)
Academic excellence
ranked 9th in the UK for worldleading research (RAE 2008)
Internationally renowned for its
creative and innovative approach
Youll be taught innovative
subjects by world-leading
academics and benefit
from our global links and
international outlook

Alumni
Were a small campus community
with a global reach, bringing learning
to life through powerful conversations
and personal connections. Proud to
nurture the best and the brightest
minds, we provide a safe and
supportive environment to grow
academically and personally.
Our alumni reflect Goldsmiths brand
of magic across the world and are
making their mark on a global scale:
Kalki Koechlin, Ashvin Kumar, Sarnath
Banerjee, Lucian Freud, Antony
Gormley, Damien Hirst, Mary Quant,
Sam Taylor-Wood, Alex James and
Graham Coxon (Blur), Steve McQueen,
Bridget Riley, Yinka Shonibare,
Tang Da Wu and James Blake.

did you know?

108 years as part of
the University of London
Students from 144 countries
15 academic departments
10,147 students
872 staff

find out more

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Subject areas
Anthropology
Art
Art & Dance Psychotherapy
Community Studies
Computing
Creative, Cultural and
Social Entrepreneurship
Cultural Studies
Curating
Design
Digital Media
Education and Teacher Training

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English, Linguistics and

Comparative Literature
History
History of Art
Management Studies
Media and Communications
Music
Politics and International Studies
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Theatre and Performance
Therapeutic Studies

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4 London

London life
Were based in New Cross,
a vibrant, urban and creative
area in South East London
just 10 minutes by train from
central London. Theres a
strong campus feel to life
at Goldsmiths. We have all
our facilities together on
one site, making it an ideal
low-cost base for exploring
and enjoying London.
London is an amazing place to be a student and
has been voted one of the top student cities in the
world. We have world-famous galleries, museums,
theatres, festivals, shops, markets and parks for
you to explore many of them for free. Come to
Goldsmiths and enjoy living the true London life.
Choosing to study in London will also improve
your career prospects. Youll have the centre
of business and creative industries on your
doorstep, meaning plenty of opportunities
for work placements during your studies.

find out more

Watch our South East
London film at
http://vimeo.com/
goldsmiths/london

Student insight
April, USA
I knew I wanted to be in London,
but I was clueless as to where.
Goldsmiths ended up being the
perfect location. New Cross has
a beat of its own. With university
activities and events in the local
area, plenty of things go down in
New Cross to keep you entertained.
It is far enough to escape the bustle
of central London, but close enough
to be a part of it when you want to.

London
is a fantastic city,
with so much to do,
to see, with easy access
to any part of the UK.
My favourite city
in the world.
Daniela, Brazil

www.gold.ac.uk/local/london

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6 Employability; accommodation and facilities

Employability and careers

At Goldsmiths we work hard
to make sure that the skills you
develop here are relevant, your
talents are supported, and your
career motivation is nurtured.
One of our strengths lies in
our promotion of enterprise
and entrepreneurship well
encourage you to look at
things in creative ways, and
to take a flexible approach
to problem solving.

OUR RECENT
GRADUATES
NOW WORK FOR
Accenture
BBC
British Council
British Museum
Google
Hindustan Times
India Today
M&C Saatchi

Mind
Penguin Ltd
Prudential
Sony
Tate Modern
The Times of India
The Wall
Street Journal

and many others

www.gold.ac.uk/skills-careers

Accommodation and facilities

Youll benefit from:

The Careers Service - offering
support, guidance and practical
advice on how to find a job and
have a career you want. The office
is part of University of Londons
Careers Group, the largest
service of its kind in the UK.
Over 1,000 placements
offered across our degrees
Professional accreditation on
completion of some of our degrees
Workshop programmes offered
by our Institute for Creative
and Cultural Entrepreneurship,
which help develop enterprise
and entrepreneurial skills
We are registered for the Tier 4
PhD Extension Scheme and
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur route,
which allows recent graduates to
develop a business idea in the UK

See www.gold.ac.uk/skills-careers
for more information.

Goldsmiths is in the
UKs top three universities
for highest-paid jobs
for English, History and
Psychology graduates.

Accommodation
Accommodation is available to
international students (you must
meet application deadlines)
Most halls are within five minutes
walk of the campus
Costs range from 99 (standard rooms)
to 139 (en suite) per week (2013-14 fees).

Facilities
We have fantastic facilities for students,
including our library, media centre, gym
and a wide range of specialist departmental
facilities such as our art, design and media
workshops and studios, 160-seat theatre,
digital media suites and much more
Strong support system for students
includes Careers Office, Counselling
Service, Medical Centre, Disability
Team, Visa Advice and Chaplaincy.
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Our campus is in
travelcard zone 2,
and just a 10-minute
train journey from
the heart of this
fantastic city.

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10 Applications and costs; progression

Postgraduate programmes
Undergraduate degree
Masters degree, if applying for MPhil/PhD
IELTS 6.5 or 7.0 (depending on programme)
Personal statement
References
Portfolio and work experience, if requested
Some courses require an interview
Additional supporting documents,
if requested (ie essay, writing sample)
Apply directly to Goldsmiths
Some programmes have
early application deadlines

Costs
Programme costs
11,100 to 16,700 per year (2013-14)

For specific requirements and deadlines,

please visit www.gold.ac.uk/study.

Scholarships
Over 240,000 in awards to
international students.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.
This prestigious scholarship covers both
tuition fee and living costs. Available only
for a limited number of subject areas.

Postgraduate
Please apply directly to Goldsmiths using
the online application form that can
be accessed on the web page for each
course. For more information please
visit www.gold.ac.uk/pg/apply.

You can find exact costs at

www.gold.ac.uk/financial-info.
English Pre-Sessional Programmes
1,340-4,570 for
5-18 week programmes (2013-14)
Living costs
Estimated 1,000 per month.

Research level

How to apply
Undergraduate
Please apply through UCAS unless specified
otherwise. For more details, please visit
www.ucas.com.

MPhil/PhD
3 years
IELTS 6.5/7.0

Postgraduate level

Entrance requirements
Undergraduate programmes
High School graduation
Recognised Foundation Programme
if applicable
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (IELTS 6.0
for Computing programmes)
Personal statement
Portfolio, if requested
Supporting essay, if requested
Some courses require an interview
Applications through UCAS

Progression at Goldsmiths

MA/MSc/MFA/
MMus/MRes
1 year
MFA
2 years
IELTS 6.5/7.0

Undergraduate level

Applications and costs

BA/BSc/BMus
3 years
IELTS 6.0/6.5

Graduate Diploma
1 year
IELTS 5.5

Top application tips

Read course content carefully
and check the entry requirements.
Check the application deadlines.
Some programmes have early deadlines.
Focus your personal statement on
the programme that you want to study
www.gold.ac.uk/international

and demonstrate your enthusiasm.

Ensure that you have submitted
all the necessary documentation.
If you are invited to an interview, prepare
in advance. International applicants are
usually interviewed by telephone or Skype.

Foundation level

www.gold.ac.uk/international/financial-info.

International
Foundation
Certificate
1 Year
IELTS 5.0

www.gold.ac.uk/international

Integrated
Degree
4 years
(Year 0 + 3 years)
IELTS 6.5

Art
Extension
Degree
4 years
(Year 0 + 3 years)
IELTS 5.0

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12 Foundation, Pre-Masters and English Pre-Sessional programmes

Foundation and Pre-Masters

Foundation programmes
International Foundation Certificate
Prepares you for a BA degree in all of
Goldsmiths areas of study, and contains
both English Language and academic content.
You can choose from the following pathways:

Pre-Masters programmes
Graduate Diploma
Prepares you for a Masters in the majority
of Goldsmiths areas of study, and contains
both English Language and academic content.
You can choose from the following pathways:

Arts and Humanities

Computing
Design
Media, Culture & Society
Music
Music Computing
Social Sciences

Counselling and Therapy

Creative and Cultural Industries
Design
Humanities & Social Sciences
Media & Communications
Music

Entrance requirements
High School graduation, IELTS 5.0
Apply directly at
www.gold.ac.uk/eap/apply

Entrance requirements
Undergraduate degree and IELTS 5.5
Apply directly at
www.gold.ac.uk/eap/apply

Goldsmiths and India

Students from India have been coming
to Goldsmiths for many years. There
are currently around 50 students from
India studying on our undergraduate,
postgraduate and research programmes.
Popular subject areas include: Media and
Communications, Journalism, Art and
Design, Politics, International Studies,
Computing, Politics, Anthropology,
Psychology and Management Studies.
Many Indian students choose Goldsmiths
because our career choices are directly
relevant to their career choices. We
have graduates working in the UK
and India in various roles in BBC, The
Times, India Today, Hindustan Times,
Times of India and many more.
To find out more about entry requirements
from India, local representatives, and
what our current students and alumni think
about studying at Goldsmiths, please visit
www.gold.ac.uk/international/regions/india.

Fine Art Extension Degree

This 4-year Fine Art degree is designed for
students who need to develop their artistic
practice skills and knowledge. There are two
routes depending on your level of English:
IELTS 5.0 and IELTS 6.5. For more information
see www.gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-fine-art-extension

You can also join our Facebook group for

Indian students at Goldsmiths to get in touch
with our current Indian students and alumni
www.facebook.com/groups/GoldsmithsIndia
Indian community in London

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Watch our international
student profiles at
http://vimeo.com/
channels/int

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Student insight
Sibi, India
I chose Goldsmiths for the potential it held
in widening my knowledge base, especially
in media and media theory related ideas,
which I hoped would help enhance my career
prospects in journalism.

London has a long-standing Indian

community, with many organisations
promoting Indian culture and lifestyle.
It is the largest ethnic minority in London,
with a population of around 500,000.

and Bollywood films have made an impact

on the British entertainment industry. The
Bollywood influence was acknowledged in
the West End with Andrew Lloyd Webbers
production of the Indian themed musical,
Bombay Dreams several years ago.
The Indian community adds a unique and
important dimension to the cultural vibrancy
of London, organising events, live music,
films, dance shows, art exhibitions, craft
displays, Bollywood festivals, and other
celebrations throughout the year. Bollywood
movies have become an integral part of the
London film scene and can be viewed in a
number of cinemas around the capital.
London boasts one of the finest Indian
restaurants in the country and there are also
many food shops and specialist supermarkets
catering for any need and budget. Brick Lane
in East London has the largest concentration
of Asian restaurants, but popular choices
can be found all across London.
London caters for members of nearly all
Asian faiths, and celebrates all of the major
religious festivals, including Diwali, Eid and
Vaisakhi. It is home to the largest Hindu
temple outside India, the stunning Shri
Swaminarayan Mandir, located in Neasden,
north-west London; the largest Sikh temple
outside of India, the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh
Sabha in Southall, west London and the
largest mosque in western Europe, The Baitul
Futuh Mosque in Morden, south London.

Indian people have made their mark on

many aspects of London life, participating
in all levels of politics, business and cultural
initiatives. In recent times Indian culture

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Student insight
Adil, India
To be in London is a dream
come true for me. Being from
a nondescript village in West
Bengal in India, a Masters degree
from the University of London is
the best thing that can happen
to me. I have been a Right To
Information (RTI) activist in
India and was always interested in
issues pertaining to development
and rights.
My internship with Manthan
Yuva Sansthan, an NGO working
in the Maoist affected areas of
Jharkhand (India) where I worked
on the implementation of the
revolutionary Right to Education
Act and Forest Rights Act made
me question the discourse
on development.
I wanted to critically review
the present economic growth
of India vis--vis the idea of
inclusive development.

In the UKs top 10

universities for Art & Design
and Media & Communications
The Complete University Guide 2014

In the UKs top 10 universities for

Anthropology and Art & Design
The Guardian University Guide 2014

By joining the MA Development

and Rights programme at
Goldsmiths on a Commonwealth
Shared Scholarship, I think I have
got the true opportunity to expand
my horizon. The faculty members
here not only teach you the subject
but also make you question
the traditional ideas that help
to develop your critical thinking
on the subject.

One of the UKs

top creative universities
as voted by students
QS World University Rankings 2012

Apart from that, London

is a bustling international
city teeming with many big
organisations working in the
sector of development. To be
here in London means getting
unending avenues to realise
your dreams.
find out more
See more of our
campus at
www.gold.ac.uk/
virtual-tours/

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Contact us
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London SE14 6NW
United Kingdom

Student insight
Nadine,
Jordan
I thought being at university meant
pursuing a degree, but its more than that
at Goldsmiths. You realise not your
limitations but your horizon. You dont
fit in, you stand out! Goldsmiths does
not accept ordinary it makes you
endeavour for the extraordinary,
raises your expectations.

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and Developments
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