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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London is a university in London, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
126th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 21.5 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Goldsmiths, University of London | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 81.6% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 901 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 81.7% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 53.3% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £31,500 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): in line with the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Goldsmiths, University of London | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.8% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 85.0% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 81.7% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 70.1% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 83.7% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 77.7% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Goldsmiths, University of London appears in 8 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative arts and design | 9th of 79 | 93.7% | £25,3007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 16th of 45 | 83.0% | £36,60028% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 92nd of 122 | 80.3% | £35,5001% below the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 32nd of 40 | 87.9% | £29,30012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 64th of 74 | 78.0% | £33,30010% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 97th of 108 | 77.4% | £42,5002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 54th of 59 | 72.9% | £24,2005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 99th of 100 | 69.8% | £31,1004% above the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Economics, Education and teaching, English studies, Health and social care, Law, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 92 full-time degree courses; 17 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 1 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Bronze overall (student experience Requires Improvement, student outcomes Bronze). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Goldsmiths, University of London website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in London
Average private rent in the London area was £2,332 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in London.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Goldsmiths, University of London: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Goldsmiths, University of London in the Be Wise ranking?
126th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 21.5 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Goldsmiths, University of London?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 81.6% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 901 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was teaching on my course (87.8%, against 87.5%), and its lowest was organisation and management (70.1%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at Goldsmiths, University of London?
On Discover Uni data, 81.7% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Goldsmiths, University of London graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 53.3% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Goldsmiths, University of London graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £31,500 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is in line with the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Goldsmiths, University of London?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Goldsmiths, University of London's TEF rating?
Bronze overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Requires Improvement for student experience and Bronze for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Goldsmiths, University of London?
The ONS average private rent in the London area was £2,332 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.