Goldsmiths, University of London: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #770 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #308 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #65 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #51 of 131 | In England |
| #9 of 35 | In London |
| #79 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 118 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- gold.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* The Goldsmiths, University of London is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 passes at Advanced ('A') level, plus 3 other subjects in General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Varies between programmes. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
Goldsmiths, University of London has published 11,634 scientific papers with 249,362 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, and Art & Design.
Goldsmiths, University of London majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 90 | 304 |
| 1992 | 137 | 450 |
| 1993 | 107 | 465 |
| 1994 | 128 | 463 |
| 1995 | 121 | 575 |
| 1996 | 156 | 554 |
| 1997 | 156 | 605 |
| 1998 | 166 | 722 |
| 1999 | 188 | 791 |
| 2000 | 163 | 1066 |
| 2001 | 169 | 1278 |
| 2002 | 197 | 1528 |
| 2003 | 187 | 2063 |
| 2004 | 168 | 2397 |
| 2005 | 165 | 2774 |
| 2006 | 287 | 3359 |
| 2007 | 312 | 4113 |
| 2008 | 290 | 5103 |
| 2009 | 411 | 6119 |
| 2010 | 357 | 7420 |
| 2011 | 347 | 8406 |
| 2012 | 449 | 10183 |
| 2013 | 456 | 11434 |
| 2014 | 544 | 12566 |
| 2015 | 474 | 13272 |
| 2016 | 585 | 14116 |
| 2017 | 551 | 13889 |
| 2018 | 582 | 16057 |
| 2019 | 519 | 17989 |
| 2020 | 610 | 20647 |
| 2021 | 506 | 20888 |
| 2022 | 495 | 20002 |
| 2023 | 434 | 20212 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Goldsmiths, University of London gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | UK/EU Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £9,250 per year | £16,800 - £18,300 per year |
| Postgraduate Taught | £9,250 - £10,500 per year | £16,800 - £18,300 per year |
| Postgraduate Research | £4,410 - £5,410 per year | £16,800 - £18,300 per year |
Currency: British Pound (GBP)
The Goldsmiths, University of London has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Goldsmiths, University of London.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Education, Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Education, Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Social Sciences |
| Doctorate | Art Therapy, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, Education, English, Fine Arts, History, Linguistics, Management, Media Studies, Museum Studies, Music, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre, Writing |
Goldsmiths, University of London alumni
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Damon Albarn
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercomposerguitaristsingermusician
- Biography
-
Damon Albarn is an English musician. He is the frontman and main lyricist of the rock band Blur and the co-creator and primary musical contributor of the virtual band Gorillaz.
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Princess Beatrice of York
- Enrolled in the Goldsmiths, University of London
- 2008-2011 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in history and history of ideas
- Occupations
- socialitephilanthropistfilm actorbusinesspersoninternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Princess Beatrice, Mrs Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, is a member of the British royal family. She is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York. She is a niece of King Charles III. Born fifth in line of succession to the British throne, she is now ninth.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Occupations
- television producerdirectorfilm directorfilmmakervisual artist
- Biography
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Samantha Louise Taylor-Johnson is a British film director and artist. Her directorial feature film debut was 2009's Nowhere Boy, a film based on the childhood experiences of the Beatles' singer and songwriter John Lennon. She is one of a group of artists known as the Young British Artists.
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Kalki Koechlin
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorstage actorscreenwriterfilm actor
- Biography
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Kalki Koechlin is an Indian actress and writer of French origin who works in Hindi films. Known for her unconventional body of work, she is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award, and two Screen Awards. Although a French citizen, she has been raised and lived most of her life in India.
Goldsmiths, University of London faculties and divisions
| Centre : Cultural Studies | Cultural Studies |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Anthropology | Anthropology |
| Department/Division : Art | Art History, Fine Arts, Museum Management |
| Department/Division : Computing | Computer Science |
| Department/Division : Design | Design |
| Department/Division : Educational Studies | Educational Research, Teacher Trainers Education |
| Department/Division : English and Comparative Literature | Comparative Literature, English, Linguistics |
| Department/Division : History | Art History, History, Religion |
| Department/Division : Media and Communications | Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| Department/Division : Music | Jazz and Popular Music, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology |
| Department/Division : Politics | Political Sciences |
| Department/Division : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychology |
| Department/Division : Sociology | Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Urban Studies |
| Department/Division : Theatre and Performance | Theatre |
| Department/Division : Visual Cultures | Art History, Fine Arts, Visual Arts |
| Institute : Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship | Art Management |
| Institute : Dance and Performance | Chinese, Dance |
| Institute : Management Studies | Consumer Studies, Economics, Management, Psychology |
General information
| Founded | 1904 |
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Location and contacts
| Address | New Cross London, SE14 6NW United Kingdom |
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| City population | 8,908,000 |