Goldsmiths, University of London
Department of Art / Design
Goldsmiths, University of London (Department of Art / Design) is an art school within a university in London offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fine art, design and curating. Applicants submit a portfolio and meet IELTS requirements, with interviews for shortlisted candidates.
London, United KingdomArt school within a universitygold.ac.uk
Schools and subjects
- Fine Art
- Design
- Art and History of Art
- Computational Arts
- Curating
- Fine Art (Extension Degree)
Listed under: fine art schools.
Undergraduate requirements
BA (Hons) / BFA
Submitted through the online application system; up to 12 works (JPG/PDF images and documents, MOV video, MP3 audio); also a Foundation or A-level (or equivalent) essay. BA Fine Art interviewees must bring a physical portfolio and essay; international students unable to attend submit an electronic portfolio.
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing, no element lower than 5.5 (same requirement for BA Fine Art / BA Design and equivalent).
BA Fine Art International full-time: GBP31,700 (2026/2027); BA Design International full-time: GBP28,100 (2026/2027).
Apply via UCAS; the UCAS equal consideration deadline is usually mid-January (the BA specific date is not listed on the official website, which only states that portfolio submission deadlines are emailed after invitation).
Yes (portfolio shortlisting followed by interview; international students interviewed online via Microsoft Teams).
Postgraduate requirements
MFA / MA
Submitted through the Goldsmiths online application system; up to 20 images (PDF), movie clips or web links suggested; include work dimensions, medium, duration and year.
MFA Fine Art: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no element lower than 6.0.
MFA Fine Art International full-time: GBP33,300 (2026/2027).
Application deadline: midnight on 31 January 2027.
Yes (may be invited to interview after portfolio review, conducted online).
Other notes
BA Fine Art (Extension Degree): designed for non-UK students, 1 year plus 3 years undergraduate; International full-time GBP30,500 (2026/2027); requires A-levels (CC) and a portfolio; IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.5). Also an International Foundation Certificate (Arts/Design and other pathways).
Goldsmiths International Undergraduate Scholarships (international students, excluding Fine Art and Fine Art Extension); Sanctuary Scholarship (full tuition waiver plus living costs, limited places); individual academic schools and programmes also offer scholarships and bursaries. See the Scholarships Finder.
If AI is used in the portfolio, it must be indicated and described (the note may be placed beside the AI element or given separately and clearly pointing to that element).
Sources for this page
- https://www.gold.ac.uk/
- https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-fine-art/
- https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/ba-design/
- https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/apply/advice/portfolios/
- https://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/mfa-fine-art/
Taken from the school’s website and checked on 2026-10-27. Schools change their requirements every year; open the official pages above to confirm the current version before you apply.