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Goldsmiths, University of London

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8 Lewisham Way
New Cross
London
SE14 6NW
United Kingdom

From inspiring academics and supportive staff to its engaged students, the people at Goldsmiths form an energetic community that want to change things for the better. They offer a space for self-discovery, delivering world-leading research and excellent teaching.

Goldsmiths encourages entrepreneurial thinking and is in the top three universities in the UK for producing business founders (Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance, 2021). They are also home to seven top 100 subjects in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

Founded in 1891, and part of the University of London since 1904, Goldsmiths offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options in the arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, and entrepreneurial business and management. 

At Goldsmiths, you’ll find conversations that spark creativity at every turn. You’ll find course content informed by world-leading research. And you’ll find tutors who encourage questioning of traditional perspectives.

Goldsmiths is a close-knit community based on a single-site campus within London’s vibrant New Cross.

The area has a thriving music and arts scene, fantastic restaurants, buzzing cafes, and a genuinely diverse and eclectic population. Plus, it’s just a short journey away from the centre of London, and all the entertainment, facilities and opportunities that offers.

Courses with academic direction from Goldsmiths, University of London

Short course

Advanced Creative and Life Writing

This course is designed as a progression of the concepts and practices introduced in Level 4 ‘Introduction to Creative and Life Writing’ and Level 5 ‘Creative and Life Writing’.
Short course

Approaches to Text

This course introduces essential concepts in modern literary study, enabling you to become a more observant, perceptive and analytical reader (credit bearing).
Short course

Artificial Intelligence

This module aims to introduce symbolic and agent-based approaches to artificial intelligence (credit bearing).
Short course

Big Data Analysis

This module covers the topic of Big Data which is a key element of contemporary applications of data science (credit bearing).
Short course

Blockchain Programming

This module will provide a practical and theoretical knowledge of how blockchains work (credit bearing).
GradDip

GradDip Computer Science

Gain a strong foundation in computer science and specialist skills in one of eight emerging areas, ranging from data science to virtual reality.
GradCert

GradCert Computer Science

Upskill in an exciting new area of computer science and get equipped for emerging tech careers with these bite-sized credentials, taught by Goldsmiths experts.
BSc

BSc Computer Science

Get prepared for an exciting career in tech. Master in-demand programming, mathematical and computing skills through hands-on, project-based modules.
Short course

Creative and Life Writing

This course is designed as a progression of the concepts and practices introduced in Level 4 ‘Introduction to Creative and Life Writing’.
Short course

Data Programming in Python

This module provides you with the programming skills you will need to carry out the programming tasks you will encounter in the other modules (credit bearing).
MSc, PGCert and PGDip

MSc Data Science

Learn how to apply technology to real world data science problems and gain an in depth understanding of statistical analysis and computational techniques.
Short course

Data Visualisation

This module aims to equip you with a data visualisation skillset (credit bearing).
BA, CertHE and DipHE

BA English

Study some of the world's greatest literature ranging from the classics to the contemporary, taught by world-leading experts at Goldsmiths.
Short course

Explorations in Literature

This course introduces a wide range of works from the literary canon, from ancient Greek texts in translation to the contemporary (credit bearing).
Short course

Financial Data Modelling

This module aims to provide you with the ability to analyse financial, time series data using machine learning techniques (credit bearing).
Short course

Financial markets

This module gives you the mathematical tools to analyse modern financial markets, helping you develop strategies for market participants (credit bearing).
MOOC

Introduction to Virtual Reality

This course will introduce you to Virtual Reality (VR). You will learn how to evaluate existing VR applications, and design, test, and implement VR experiences.
Short course

Machine Learning

This module provides a broad view of machine learning and statistical pattern recognition (credit bearing).
MOOC

Machine Learning for All

This MOOC will provide an understanding of the basic idea of machine learning, including a machine learning project on training a computer to recognise images.
Short course

Mathematics for Data Science

This module aims to provide you with the key mathematical concepts and techniques you will need to interpret results generated through data analysis.
Short course

R for Data Science

This module provides you with a wide range of applied data analysis techniques in R (credit bearing).
MOOC

Responsive Web Design

In this online course you will learn how to build an interactive website by applying responsive design concepts.
MOOC

Responsive Website Basics

In this online course you will learn three key website programming and design languages: HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Short course

Statistics and Statistical Data Mining

This module covers the key statistical concepts and techniques you will need to interpret the results you might generate through data analysis (credit bearing).
MOOC and Short course

Virtual Reality

This specialisation from the University of London will introduce you to virtual reality (VR), and is available on Coursera.
MOOC

Virtual Reality - 3D Models

Learn the basics of 3D graphics and how to lay them out to create your environment using the professional game and VR engine Unity3D.