MPhil/PhD Computer Science

Goldsmiths, University of London

I think the people there and the passion they have for their study subject makes this the best university to be in. I've never in my life had the opportunity to meet such amazing and interesting people all in one place. They inspire me and make me want to become better every day. The not so great thing about the uni I guess would be the location. This is the only thing I can honestly think of. The surrounding area is quite weird and especially after it gets dark I sometimes feel a bit scared walking around. Other than this, I cannot think of anything else.

Goldsmiths has plenty to offer and lots going on so you’ll always find ways to enhance your study as well as feel supported by tutors and staff. I think though, a lot of what it has to offer is inaccessible and unknown to many students. For example, there are plenty of facilities that I’d like access to, but I’m not entirely sure how to access them if they aren’t specific to my course. I think more information on what the uni has facilities-wise would be really helpful for students

In my experience, Goldsmiths is an inclusive institution that values diversity and provides a supportive environment for all students. However, there are a few areas that could be improved. For instance, strikes by the staff can be disruptive to our education and create uncertainty about the future. Additionally, scheduling problems can sometimes make it difficult to balance coursework and extracurricular activities. Despite these challenges, the university has many strengths that make it an excellent place to learn and grow. The tutors are knowledgeable and supportive, always willing to provide guidance and help us succeed. The university environment is also excellent, with modern facilities and resources that enable us to learn and study in comfortable and effective ways. Overall, while there are some areas that could be improved, Goldsmiths is a great place to pursue higher education. I feel fortunate to be a part of this community and I believe that with continued effort and attention to the needs of students, Goldsmiths will continue to improve and provide an outstanding educational experience for all.

Enjoying the course, challenging but learning quite abit. One module ‘studying computers’ could definitely be improved although all other modules and lectures are great! Especially the programming. The lecturers will upload prerecorded videos in addition to the lectures which is great for me. Library is nice open 24hrs. Location isn’t far from central. Loring hall is decent not had any issues so far. Will continue to edit this review as the years go on.

The Computing department and its staff have been so so good. The course content has been more than interesting, especially the theoretical modules like Fundamentals of Computer Science and Problem Solving for Computer Science (Algorithms 1 now). The practical courses like Introduction to Programming also make programming more fun, using games to teach and assess coding skills. Having worked as a TA in the department as well, I've seen firsthand how much the department staff care about their students. It is a shame that the Senior Management Team are trying to remove parts of programs that have been so important for other modules, and are cutting a large proportion of the central support staff. Department teaching staff have taken on much of the former teams' administrative work, but despite being overworked they still make so much time to support students as much as they possibly can