Information for students from China
Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from China. There are currently around 200 Chinese students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
Student profiles
Find out what our current and former Chinese students have to say about studying at Goldsmiths.
To chat with other students in Chinese about Goldsmiths check Goldsmiths profile on TigTag.
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?
Students from China are following a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in subjects ranging from Anthropology to Visual Cultures. Most of our students from China are studying postgraduate taught courses but the number of students studying at undergraduate level is growing every year. In 2011 the most popular subject areas were Media and Communications, Arts Administrations, Design and Cultural Studies.
Students from China 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 entrepreneurship, computing, cultural studies, education, English & linguistics, drama, history, media & communications, music, politics, psychology, sociology, social work and visual cultures.
There are programmes designed specifically for international students, including:
» English language programmes
» Goldsmiths International Pathways
» Study Abroad programmes – Study in London
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 China have to say about their studies at Goldsmiths and their career and personal development after graduation.
Many of our graduates go on to work in exciting positions in creative industries in the PRC including working as gallery managers, editors and journalists.
We have several graduates working for Xinhua in senior positions and an ex-MA Media and Communications student working as a producer for Phoenix TV in Beijing. We also have a graduate from BA Media and Communications who will be heading off to Cambridge University to study for an MPhil.
One of our graduates from MA Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship recently exhibited her work at the Design Graduate show last September.
Institutional partners
Goldsmiths is proud to have many institutional partners in the PRC including the links below:
» Nanjing University: Goldsmiths signed an MOU with Nanjing University in 2006. Professor Scott Lash, Professor and Director of the Centre for Cultural Studies is currently at Nanjing University as a Visiting Professor.
» Fudan University: Goldsmiths signed an MOU with Fudan School of Journalism in November 2010. This MOU is designed to further deepen links in research and teaching between Goldsmiths and the prestigious School of Journalism in China.
» Shanghai University: Goldsmiths welcomes postgraduate students from Shanghai University School of Film and Television Technology to study for an MA in Media and Communications as part of their studies at Shanghai University.
» Fujian Normal University: Every year British students of BA Education, Culture and Society travel to Fuzhou to take part in a short exchange programme. We also have several students from Fujian Normal who come to Goldsmiths to study for postgraduate degrees in Education.
News
January 2012 - Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance launches at Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths has launched a Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance, in partnership with the Beijing Dance Academy.
Studies at the Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance at Goldsmiths will be based around Mandarin provision at various levels. Teaching will extend across many aspects of Chinese performance and culture, as well as providing opportunities for academic visits and exchanges to explore research and creative projects with the Beijing Dance Academy. Several Goldsmiths departments across the arts and social sciences are already involved - in particular Theatre and Performance, and Music - in addition to language tuition.
Madame Xu Lin, Chief Executive of the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban), welcomed Simon McVeigh, Deputy Warden, at the annual conference of Confucius Institutes worldwide to establish a partnership agreement. Commenting on the launch of the Institute at Goldsmiths, Simon said: "I’m delighted that Goldsmiths is joining the vibrant community of Confucius Institutes worldwide, with a focus on international cultural exchange that is at the heart of our own ethos. We are very much looking forward to building on our strong connections with China and its rich artistic life, working closely with Hanban and the Beijing Dance Academy."
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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 China here.
You should also check our English Language requirements.
How to apply
We have a different application process depending on what programme you are interested in. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages.
Local representatives in China
If you need a little extra help and advice, you can choose to visit an overseas representative appointed by Goldsmiths in your country.
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.
There are several scholarship schemes available specifically for students in China, including Chevening Scholarships and others. For further information, please see International Postgraduate Scholarships.
British Council
For details of other scholarships which may be available for you in the China, you should refer to the British Council in China.
Visits to China
The International Office team visit China at least twice 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.
Chinese community in London
London has a long-standing community from China, with many organisations promoting Chinese language, culture and lifestyle. Around 100,000 Chinese people live in London and many of these will be students too!
China Town in London’s West End is a great source of Chinese foods, magazine and other services including specialist hairdressers and travel agents. Many people turn out to celebrate Chinese New Year, click here to see the photos. There is also a festival to celebrate the mid-autumn and welcome our new students.
London boasts many fine Chinese restaurants and there are also many food shops and specialist supermarkets catering for any need and budget. It possible to eat meals from Beijing, Sichuan and Hong Kong in London in one day!
The Chopsticks Club is open to Chinese living in the UK as well as British people in China-related positions; the club’s activities are designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of China, to stimulate debate on key issues and to provide excellent networking opportunities.
There are several Buddhist temples in London and the Chinese Church in London holds services in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. It also hosts special activities for new students.
Many of our Chinese students find Netbirds a really useful source of information.
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.
There are many Asian groceries and restaurants in Deptford Market just ten miuntes walk from the main campus buildings, including a Vietnamese restaurant Panda Panda which is very popular with all our students! It’s possible to buy rice, cooking sauces and other cooking ingredients a few minutes walk from campus.
For more information please visit our Life in London, Campus Life and Experience South East London pages.
Useful Contacts
- British Council China
- Embassy of China in the UK
- Education UK
- UK Border Agency
- UK Visas
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- 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
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.
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