Goldsmiths College

Renowned for our creative and innovative approach to teaching and research, Goldsmiths offers study in the arts and humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, and entrepreneurial business and management. We’re in the world’s top 100 universities for the arts and humanities (QS Rankings 2012), have been recognised as one of the UK’s top creative universities by students (Which University 2012), and are ranked ninth in the UK for world-leading 4* research (RAE 2008). Our academic excellence is illustrated in our membership of the 1994 Group, which brings together student-focused, research-focused universities. We have been part of the University of London for over 100 years. Our unique academic approach comes from the interaction of 15 academic departments, together with smaller centres and units. Our distinctive attitude to learning encourages students to explore ideas, challenge boundaries, investigate fresh ways of thinking, and stretch their minds intellectually and creatively. Many of our former students have become leaders and innovators in their chosen fields. We`ve a strong tradition in working with the local community to broaden access to higher education and lifelong learning, and our Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies continues this commitment. Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, South East London. Vibrant, urban and with great transport connections to Central London, it`s an ideal base for experiencing and enjoying the capital.

We offer a transformative experience, generating knowledge and stimulating self-discovery through creative, radical and intellectually rigorous thinking and practice. Values Our Mission is under pinned by the following values: Achieving academic excellence: pursuing intellectual curiosity, encouraging the highest standards of research and practice, building on our diverse strengths through interdisciplinary imagination maximising the interaction of teaching and research Radical and innovative thinking: cultivating a unique and creative approach to all our subjects, daring to think differently and to challenge the norms, embracing new ideas with energy reflection Respecting the individual: encouraging individuality and nurturing talent, enabling freedom of thought and expression, nurturing an environment of openness and tolerance Promoting access diversity: enabling a wide range of people to benefit from our learning opportunities, recruiting students and staff from all backgrounds and experiences strengthening our local connections as we extend our international reach Supporting our students and staff: creating a responsive and collaborative learning environment, providing inspiring opportunities for personal and social development enhancing the life skills of employable and enterprising global citizens Creating change, locally and globally: being socially aware and socially engaged, actively promoting sustainability , fostering a social and intellectual community within, and beyond, Goldsmiths.

Foundation year: 1904
Short name: GC
Type: Public
Students: 7780
Faculty: 540
Faculty/Students Ratio: 14:1
Region: Europe
Location: London