Information for students from Australia
Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from Australia. There are currently around 22 students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate, study abroad and research programmes.
Student profiles
Find out what our current and former students from Australia have to say about studying at Goldsmiths.
Watch the Goldsmiths student interviews on our YouTube channel and check out student blogs for a genuine insight into living and studying in London.
What are they studying?
Australian students are following a range of degree subjects at Goldsmiths, including Art, Drama, Design, Sociology, Visual Cultures and Music.
Australian students are also eligible to join our study abroad programme - ‘Study in London’, which gives international students the opportunity to live, study and socialise with Goldsmiths’ undergraduate students for one or two terms, or the full academic year and transfer their credit back to their home university. You can also be admitted as a postgraduate student.
Programmes
Goldsmiths offers courses in a wide range of study areas, including art & design, anthropology, creative, cultural & social entrepreneurship, computing, cultural studies, education, English & linguistics, drama, history, media & communications, music, politics, psychology, sociology, social work and visual cultures.
Alumni
Our friendly Alumni office is regularly keeping in touch with Goldsmiths’ alumni with the latest news and organising exciting events in the UK and overseas. All our former students automatically become part of our alumni community of more than 45,000 people across the world. For more alumni information and future events in your and many other countries please see our Alumni webpage.
Find out what our alumni from Australia have to say about their studies at Goldsmiths and their career and personal development after graduation.
How can I find out more?
You can find out more about opportunities to study at Goldsmiths by contacting the International Office. To find out more about studying in the UK in general, please see the British Council.
You may also want to visit our Guide for New International Students for more information.
Entry requirements
All applications are usually considered on individual merit and we accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. Please check the most common entry requirements for Australia here.
You should also check our English Language requirements.
How to apply
We have a different application process depending on the programme you are interested in. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages.
Local representatives in Australia
We currently do not have any representatives in Australia. If you need a little extra help and advice, please contact the International Office.
Fees and Funding
Goldsmiths has a series of scholarships for international students applying for postgraduate and research programmes. Postgraduate students may also be eligible for the 'Alumni Discounts Scheme'. For further information, please see International Postgraduate Scholarships.
British Council
For details of other scholarships which may be available for you in Australia, you should refer to the British Council website.
Visits to Australia
The International Office team visits many countries worldwide several times a year to take part in the British Council events, attend higher education events, deliver presentations, interview potential applicants and meet with local alumni.
Have a look at our calendar of visits to find out when Goldsmiths will be visiting you.
Australian community in London
There is a huge and vibrant community of Australians in London, with over 100,000 people living, working and studying there.
Australians find adjusting to London an easy transition, however if you are ever homesick you can visit the Redback Tavern in Acton, or pop into The Australia Shop in Covent Garden to buy Vegemite and Tim Tams. The Australian-themed pub chain Walkabout is very popular in London, too.
The Australian Times is a paper produced in London for Australians living in the UK and has plenty of information about community events.
South East London
Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, South East London, just 15 minutes to central London by train. Vibrant, urban and with great transport connections to Central London, it's an ideal base for experiencing and enjoying the capital. For more information please visit our Life in London, Campus Life and Experience South East London pages.
Useful links
- British Council Australia
- Australian High Commision in the UK
- UK Border Agency
- UK Visas
- UKCISA – expert advice for international students
- Goldsmiths Student Handbook
- Visit Britain
- Prepare for Success – learning activities that help you prepare for academic success in the UK
- International Calculator – plan and manage your money for your studies in the UK
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