Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in New Cross, London. It was renamed Goldsmiths' College after being acquired by the University of London in 1904, and specialises in the arts, design, computing, humanities and social sciences. The main building on campus, known as the Richard Hoggart Building, was originally opened in 1844 and is the site of the former Royal Naval School.
According to Quacquarelli Symonds (2021), Goldsmiths ranks 12th in Communication and Media Studies, 15th in Art & Design and is ranked in the top 50 in the areas of Anthropology, Sociology and the Performing Arts. In 2020, the university enrolled over 10,000 students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 37% of students come from outside the United Kingdom and 52% of all undergraduates are mature students (aged 21 or over at the start of their studies). Additionally, around a third of students at Goldsmiths are postgraduate students.
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Community Safety4/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access6/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality2/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality4/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health8/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation5/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation
*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.
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What Students Say
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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 90% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 70% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
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Academic support is accessible; 60% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 50% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
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The community feel here is incredible. 78% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 50% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.
Student Living Costs
North West
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80
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