Education degrees in Clearing

Learn about the role of education in diverse societies, and how the educational system continues to be shaped by social, political and economic factors.

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Why study Education at Goldsmiths?

There's a strong social justice slant to our teaching, so you'll be encouraged to think about the ways that people are excluded from education and society, with the aim of driving positive change in the future
You'll learn about a broad range of themes and ideas that relate to the education system – from gender in the early years through to mental health and wellbeing, and from institutional racism to alternatives to schooling
You’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience at a range of organisations: previous students have worked on literacy with Bengali women, developed educational materials at a city farm, and put together an art exhibition at a pupil referral unit for excluded students
Studying Education at Goldsmiths is an ideal stepping stone for pursuing a future career in teaching, youth and community work, outreach, social work, and the creative industries – we are 5th in the UK for education graduate prospects (Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2023)

Reputation and heritage

We have been teaching education for more than 115 years and are renowned as leaders in the field.

Placement opportunity

You'll have the chance to gain work experience at a range of institutions via a professional placement.

Career success

95% of our Educational Studies graduates are in employment (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23).

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Worried about grades?

At Goldsmiths, many courses are available through Clearing, and we take a flexible approach to entry requirements and will consider all aspects of your applications.

We often accept students with lower grades than our typical entry requirements, depending on the course and availability. We also accept other qualifications such as BTECs.

Clearing 2026 is now open. If you're interested in studying at Goldsmiths, you can browse our degrees and apply now.

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Why choose Goldsmiths, University of London?

Goldsmiths was founded in 1891 and has been part of the University of London for 120 years. Alongside this history comes an innovative and creative approach to the subjects you can study, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.

As a Goldsmiths student you'll enjoy a single-site campus in New Cross, South East London. It's in Zone 2 and just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London. So you can access the best of the world's top student city while still enjoying a friendly and supportive student community.

An aerial view of the Goldsmiths campus, with the College Green in the foreground and the back of the redbrick Richard Hoggart Building in the background — Enjoy a single-site campus experience just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London

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My time at Goldsmiths was an experience in discovery. I not only learned a great amount academically but it shaped the person that I am today.

Hannah, undergraduate student

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