Information for students from South Africa
Goldsmiths warmly welcomes students from South Africa. There are currently around 15 South African students studying on Goldsmiths’ undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
Student profiles
Find out what our current and former South African students 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?
South African students are following a range of degree subjects at Goldsmiths, including Media and Communications, Educational Studies and Visual Cultures.
South African 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.
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 South African alumni 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.
Useful Contacts
- British Council South Africa
- South African High Commission in the 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
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 South Africa 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 South Africa
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 South Africa, you should refer to the British Council website.
You could also explore funding opportunities available via the Nelson Mandela Scholarship.
Visits to South Africa
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 .
The South African Community in London
London has a long-standing South African community, with many organisations promoting the culture and lifestyle.
The South African is an online newspaper for the South African community in London.
For more information regarding South African shops and restaurants, entertainment, places of worship and other useful details, please visit Visit London and Think London websites.
Supermarkets in London
- The Saffa Shop, 9 Horn Lane, Acton, W3 9NJ
- The Savanna, Unit 1, The Vaults, London Bridge Station, SE1 9SP
Restaurants in London
- South Africa BBQ Restaurant, 91-95 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
- B Bar, 43 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PP
- Cape Town Fish Market, 5 & 6 Argyll Street, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
- Chakalaka, 136 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 2SP
- London’s best African restaurants
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.
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