Why study at Goldsmiths?

Immerse yourself in a subject you love in a single-site London university

Why Goldsmiths?

At Goldsmiths, you’ll join a supportive creative community where you’ll be encouraged to think critically and express yourself.

Our contemporary teaching from expert academics fosters bold ideas and welcomes unique perspectives.

You’ll be equipped with employability skills and a creative mindset for your future career that will make you stand out in the workforce.

It all happens at our distinctive single-site campus close to central London, meaning you get to enjoy the benefits of close-knit campus university alongside all the exciting opportunities the city has to offer.

What our students say

Read more of our students' experiences at Goldsmiths.

Goldsmiths became more than just a university for me; it was a creative home where I learned to express my voice with confidence.

Maryam Ahmadi, MA Creative Writing & Education

Gain career-ready skills

80% of our undergraduate students move on to highly skilled work after their studies (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).

Enjoy London life

We are in London, voted the world's best student city (QS Best Student Cities 2025).

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset

Top-three university in the UK for producing business founders, and 12th for producing CEOs and MDs (Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance 2021).

Modern university building with squiggle sculpture on the roof, blue skies in the background. — Ben Pimlott Building

Three students walking on green grass, with university building in the background. — Richard Hoggart Building and the College Green

We are:

Top 10 university in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2025).
Top 3 in the UK for Art & Design (The Sunday Times UK University Rankings 2026).
4^th in the UK and 22^nd in the world for Communication and Media studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Top 10 in the UK and 26^th in the world for Performing Arts (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Top 5 in London for Social Work (Guardian University Guide League Tables 2026).
Top 10 in the UK for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Top 20 in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Top 10 in the UK for History of Art (Guardian University Guide League Tables 2026).
Rated one of the top political universities in the UK by students (The Student Room Uni Guide).
Goldsmiths is recognised as a leading university for research with nearly four-fifths of our outputs considered “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”(according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021). Find out more about the REF 2021.

Goldsmiths is a unique and vital place for the arts and humanities—a space for critical thought, dialogue, and experimentation, which today feels more necessary than ever. My time here has been profoundly meaningful, and Goldsmiths will always hold a special place for me.

Mercedes Fernandez Ayarzagoitia, MPhil/PhD Visual Culture

Our courses

Studying at Goldsmiths means you’ll have space to create and experiment, to challenge existing ideas and discover your strengths and interests.

We pride ourselves in accomplished academics and creative student community, encouraging collaboration, innovative ideas and bold research.

Two figures in silhouette against an immersive digital artwork — BA Creative Computing, Games Programming and EMCT Degree Show 2025

A well-furnished room with a table, several chairs, and a colourful bouquet of flowers as a centrepiece — BA Fine Art Degree Show 2025 – Ash Jo

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Our location

Based in New Cross, South East London, Goldsmiths is surrounded by a vibrant area, fuelled by culture, diversity and community.

You’ll have easy access to many food, drink and shopping options, green spaces and excellent transport connections which can get you to central London in as little as 10 minutes.

Renting in Lewisham is also cheaper on average, making student life at Goldsmiths more affordable than central London universities.

Goldsmiths is close to a vibrant network of independent creative hubs, galleries, venues, and artists' studios. This proximity allowed me to visit and engage with these spaces, creating opportunities for connections and collaborations.

Palina Shturma, BA Curating

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Our campus

From a library that’s available 24/7, quiet study spots, various food & drinks options, and subject-specific facilities, our campus has everything you need to learn, create and relax.

Orange brick university building entrance — Richard Hoggart Building

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Our student support services

As a Goldsmiths student, you’ll have access to a variety of support services, including academic, wellbeing and careers support.

Our Careers Service is also available for three years after graduation, meaning you can benefit from job application guidance, various workshops and one-to-one advice sessions as a Goldsmiths alumni.

A group of university graduates throwing their graduation caps in the air. — Goldsmiths Graduation Ceremonies 2024

Learn more about student support at Goldsmiths