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Why Study at Goldsmiths, University of London
The history of Goldsmiths, University of London goes back to 1891 when the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths founded “Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute” at what is now known as “Richard Hoggart Building”, after acquiring it from “The Royal Naval School”.
The institute was merged with the University of London in 1904 and was re-established as Goldsmiths' College. It became a full College of the University of London in 1988 and received its Royal Charter in 1990.
In the QS World University Rankings for 2019, Goldsmiths came out in the top 50 worldwide for five academic subject areas covered in the rankings.
Departments and Divisions
Goldsmiths, University of London’s academic departments offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options across various disciplines. Some of these include Anthropology, Art, Educational Studies, Law, sociology, and Psychology. Check the courses and departments section on the university’s page for more information.
Facilities and Resources
Goldsmiths, University of London has tens of facilities across the campus that offer everything students need to make the most of their time. The university hosts a vast library with some of the most unique book collections ever. The library also has both PCs and Apple Macs, scanners and video editing equipment.
Furthermore, various eating places, including Thirty-Five cafes and Roosters chicken shop, are available for daily meals with your friends. For food court style dining, you’ll find the Refectory canteen, and for your vegan food and drinks, Peake Street cafe is there for you. There are also tennis and netball courts and a large backfield which can be perfect for playing football.
Further amenities on-campus include a yarn store, nine specialist research laboratories, the Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA), a theatre, performance studio, scenography workshop, wardrobe and props stores. There is also a media studio for video and sound editing, with specialist technicians on-site for support.
Goldsmiths, University of London Student Accommodation
The university offers over 1,200 rooms in their 8 London student residence, located near workshops and across London. Room types include standard, en-suite, studio, and one-bedroom flats. Rooms availability differ according to the property chosen.
Nearby Universities
Goldsmiths, University of London is surrounded by many universities, all famous and prestigious. For example, the University of Greenwich - London is just a 10-minute drive away from the premises, while the University of Sunderland in London is 20 minutes away by car, and Anglia Ruskin University London is a 35-minute drive away.