Design BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Design isn’t just a way of making and doing; it’s a way of understanding and engaging with the world.**Why study BA Design at Goldsmiths**- The BA Design degree enables you to think imaginatively about the possibilities of design. Not just what design is; but what it might be. You’ll discover how design affects the environment as a whole, as you investigate its role within society and culture. You’ll learn to see design as a complex combination of systems and actions, and not just as a set of ...Read more

Design isn’t just a way of making and doing; it’s a way of understanding and engaging with the world.


Why study BA Design at Goldsmiths

- The BA Design degree enables you to think imaginatively about the possibilities of design. Not just what design is; but what it might be. You’ll discover how design affects the environment as a whole, as you investigate its role within society and culture. You’ll learn to see design as a complex combination of systems and actions, and not just as a set of distinct practical skills.- We give you access to studio space and industry-standard workshops, with the latest in laser cutting and 3D modelling technology.- You’ll work on live briefs set by real life companies. These projects allow you to develop your ideas and present to design professionals, gaining valuable experience and insight.- In your second year, you’ll have the chance to do a placement. Past placement hosts have included Selfridges and Alexander McQueen.- Our graduates have gone on to work for top London design consultancies and major international brands including Dyson, LEGO, Google and Burberry. Many have also gone on to set up their own design studios.- Students and graduates have also been successful in national and international competitions, winning awards including the New Designer of the Year Award, RSA Design Directions Award, the Design Museum’s ‘Design Mart’ and NESTA’s Creative Pioneer Programme.Please note the BA Design only accepts applications for first year entry.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
C
Cherrie
28 Feb 23

I like the diversity of design this course provide..Read more

L
liwen
26 Feb 23

Goldsmiths offers a big support with deepening the thinking depths and broadening mindsets, which is very crucial for a creative in the current design..Read more

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Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject specific modules.

With three Higher Level subjects at 655.

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
63%
English Literature
25%
3D Design
25%
Mathematics
20%
Photography
12%
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Latest Design (Non-Industrial) reviews

Design (Non-Industrial)
Design (Non-Industrial)
C
Cherrie
28 Feb 23
Design BA (Hons)
I like the diversity of design this course provide...
Read more
L
liwen
26 Feb 23
MA Design: Expanded Practice
Goldsmiths offers a big support with deepening the thinking depths and broadening mindsets, which is very crucial for a creative in the current design...
Read more
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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