Digital Arts Computing BSc (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This degree will prepare you for a career in the creative industries, enabling you to learn and explore through a combination of technology and embedded creative practice.**Why study BSc Digital Arts Computing at Goldsmiths**- The degree places you at the centre of one of the fastest growing creative industries in the world, pioneering new approaches to computational creative practice. Digital arts computing is a unique interdisciplinary field where some of the most exciting and progressive ...Read more

This degree will prepare you for a career in the creative industries, enabling you to learn and explore through a combination of technology and embedded creative practice.


Why study BSc Digital Arts Computing at Goldsmiths

- The degree places you at the centre of one of the fastest growing creative industries in the world, pioneering new approaches to computational creative practice. Digital arts computing is a unique interdisciplinary field where some of the most exciting and progressive developments at the intersection of emergent technologies, fine art practice and media culture are currently found.- You don’t need to know how to code to apply for this course. You'll learn the fundamentals of programming and acquire industry-ready technical skills during the degree.- You’ll develop your creative practice incrementally on both a technical and conceptual level through technical labs, creative project studio sessions, and critical studies seminars and lectures. So you'll grow as a technical expert, but also as a critical creative thinker and innovative problem solver.- With an emphasis on learning through doing, you will build your professional portfolio and develop a series of projects that will be exhibited publicly in exhibitions throughout the three years you study at Goldsmiths.- During the degree you’ll be able to select specialist modules to gain practical knowledge of areas such as generative art and machine learning, physical computing, VR and immersive technology, motion capture, sound and signal processing and games engines.Please note the BSc Digital Arts Computing only accepts applications for first year entry.

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
Computer Science
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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73%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£28,000
What students say
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Mary
22 Feb 23

The campus is beautiful, it is great to relax on the green in the summer times. Facilties would be great if they allowed everyone to use them - I'm on a joint honours art and..Read more

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Auryn
22 Feb 23

Great support from tutors and course leaders. Library has been particularly resourceful. Access to art department facilities should be more..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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You should ideally have Grade B/Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.

You should ideally have Grade B/Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths (or equivalent).

You should ideally have Grade B/Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths (or equivalent).

Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject specific modules.You should ideally have Grade B/Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.

With three Higher Level subjects at 655.You should ideally have Grade B/Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths (or equivalent).

You should ideally have Grade B/Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths (or equivalent).

You should ideally have Grade B/Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.

Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Where the T Level subject area does not directly match the degree programme being applied for, the personal statement and reference will be particularly important in demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and suitability for the subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

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

Mathematics
42%
Information & Communication technology
18%
Physics
16%
Computing
16%
Psychology
14%
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M
Mary
22 Feb 23
Digital Arts Computing BSc (Hons)
The campus is beautiful, it is great to relax on the green in the summer times. Facilties would be great if they allowed everyone to use them - I'm on a joint honours art and...
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Auryn
22 Feb 23
Digital Arts Computing BSc (Hons)
Great support from tutors and course leaders. Library has been particularly resourceful. Access to art department facilities should be 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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