Goldsmiths, University of London, details of Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London
University ranking

• 2010  37
• 2009  44
• 2008   51

History

• Founded in 1891.
• Part of the University of London for over 100 years.

Location and Transport

• Located in vibrant, urban New Cross, southeast London.
• Excellent transport links to Central London –just 15 minutes away by train.

Accommodation

• Almost 1,000 places in Goldsmiths accommodation within walking distance of the campus (most less than five minutes away).
• Good quality, reasonably-priced accommodation, with rents comparable to similar universities in London.
• New full-time UK/EU students guaranteed accommodation (subject to conditions).

• Information on accommodation at Goldsmiths can be foundhere.

Entry standards
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• Information on entry standards at Goldsmiths can be found here.

Bursaries and Scholarships
In receipt of full Maintenance Grant  £1,000 max
In receipt of partial Maintenance Grant up to £500
Living in Region Scholarship
Progressing from outreach Scholarship
Academic achievement Scholarship £500–£5,000

• Tuition fees (2009): £3,225.
• Part-time tuition fee will be about 50% of the full-time rate.
• Goldsmiths Bursary worth up to £1,000 a year is available to all students who start their studies in September 2009 and are receiving the full Higher Education maintenance grant from their LA and have a household income below £19,000.
• The Student Residential Hardship Bursary scheme offers students from low-income families financial help with hall of residence accommodation fees.
• Various Scholarships for academic excellence are offered, including the Warden's Scholarship worth £5,000 and the Excellence Scholarships worth £500 a year awarded by each academic department to the best new entrant based on A level or equivalent scores.
• Access to Goldsmiths scholarship scheme is for up to 32 applicants from local schools and colleges and is worth £500 a year.
• Rostropovich Scholarships worth £500 a year awarded to string players on the BMus in Music.
• For more information on bursaries and scholarships at Goldsmiths, click here.

Student mix

• 66 women : 34 men.
• Domicile: UK = 66%; other EU = 14%; international (non-EU) = 20%

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  Goldsmiths achieved above average scores for teaching in the National Student Survey.
• Many academics are leaders in their fields.

Research standards
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• In the 2001 RAE, many academic departments achieving the prized 5* and 5 ratings.
• Member of the prestigious 1994 Group of smaller, research-oriented universities.

Academic strengths

• Internationally known for creativity and innovation.
• Radical and unconventional approaches to subjects.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing
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• Award-winning Rutherford Information Services Building, housing library, computer work stations, language-learning resources and media services.
• Library open until midnight.
• Academic departments have fantastic facilities to aid students’ learning.

Disability Services

• Details of the Disability Team at Goldsmiths can be found here or send an email.

Students’ Union

• Diverse, vibrant, award-winning organisation providing a range of services and student development opportunities.
• Offers representation, clubs, societies, volunteering opportunities, student media, advice, meeting rooms, sports facilities, entertainment.
• Goldsmiths students can also use the facilities at the University of London Union (ULU) in central London.
• More information on the Students' Union at Goldsmiths can be found here.

Sport

• New state-of-the-art fitness gym opened in July 2006, on-campus.
• Wide range of clubs and sporting classes offered by the Students’ Union.

Recent/prospective new builds

• The new Ben Pimlott Building has art, design, computing, media and cultural theory facilities.
• A new Media and Communications building opened in 2006.

For further information

• www.goldsmiths.ac.uk
• admissions@gold.ac.uk
• Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW
• + 44 (0)20 7919 7171
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