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4.03.04.3218 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews- interesting course - lecturers and tutors are really nice & there to help - the university didn’t send CAS on time, therefore I couldn’t apply for a visa on time and I was a week late to my studies
I really like being in london despite previous worries due to expense and it not being a typical 'uni' city I've really enjoyed being in London and i think the location of Goldsmiths being a little bit out of the city and therefore having its own community really helps as well. I really enjoy. my course especially the practical elements which allows me to use great facilities. I have been quite affected by the strikes which i understand but has definitely affected my learning. I was also surprised with the lack of teaching, this coul dbe my own fault due to lack of research but many students on my course have no learning in the summer term at all essentially meaning if they choose all contact with the uni can end on march 31st which seems especially early.
The support from most lecturers, events and independent and career opportunities
Most staff and teachers are really attentive and ready to support us. However admin is a bit of a mess (probably needs a bit more funding and a bit less reorganising every few years)
The staff makes it the best place to study. Could improve on matters like putting the heating on and making it cosier
Much to the appreciation also stated by my grandparents - who studied at Goldsmiths during the late 1960s - the campus itself is brilliant, close to two stations so it's easy to get into central London. New Cross, however, isn’t the prettiest area to reside in but it works well as it has everything I more or less need. The clubs and societies are good as well if you like the kind of thing they offer - I myself am part of Wired Radio and the Smiths Magazine society. Most of the time the student union is fun and sometimes enjoyable - particularly if you wanna meet up with friends in the bar and play pool and occasionally watch live sports on their big screen TV - however it is quite a small space and it gets repetitive: they have the same night every Tuesday and not much else on. Relatively cheap drinks though? Not just in the SU but in the university as a whole are shared toilet facilities which I do not agree with, seeing as there have been many incidents where other students and friends of mine have been preached on whilst using the bathroom itself by other genders etc. Wi-Fi is good in the library, university buildings and accommodations but sometimes it can just randomly cut out, which is a massive pain particularly if you are finishing up on an unsaved draft that is due in the next day or so on, and can be weak in places. The lecturers are lovely but I wouldn’t recommend coming here if you’re after a traditional university course especially if you’re coming for an academic-based course. Quite a few of the lecturers are also a bit too politically obsessed and so this can sometimes get in the way of lessons when we are trying to focus in seminars and lectures that are not in any way about that subject at all - they seem to be very obsessed with gender and identity politics which at times can be interesting however I do think they get very personal most of the time and so this often results in a loss of learning time from a subject that you yourself are paying £30,000 for. Although I myself do an arts-related degree, I cannot stress enough how much of an arts-based university this is and so if you’re going for an arts/music course, great, but not so great for the academics. Overall, the university is great and I would go for it, however, be sure to make the lecturers and seminar leaders teach you about the subjects/modules and not have them bicker on about their personal lives and political views etc in most lessons. Oh and one more thing, CUT DOWN ON THE CANTEEN PRICES! :) Cheers!
The faculty and facilities are nice. However it is very hard to get mental health support in time. Usually, when I do need a session the available sessions are weeks, if not months later, making it of essentially no use for the immediate issue.
The facilities are really good and the tutors are super helpful, the only problem with my course is that you only get seminars not lectures and the strikes have been really disruptive
Being in south east London, you really get a city student life vibe. There’s always something to do or something to see, which the university and professors only encourage. I’ve never felt more motivated, encouraged, and inspired by my studies.
Great campus with a variety of courses, well-equipped facilities and fantastic tutors.
Amazing teachers and a great uni environment. When I have had bad experiences they have supported me all the way
Has really engaging course material and an expansive library, pleasant classrooms and buildings
Everyday strikes. They get results mixed up and don’t allow EC, when you email anyone they take so long to reply you’re better off just dealing with it yourself. Ridiculous and rubbish university.
I think Goldsmiths is an ideal environment to grow both personally and achademically. The university offers a space full of resources to develop your creative interests and the students are always heard. The things that could improve are the short term contracts for a lot of the lecurers that dirupt the acahdemical development of all courses due to the strikes.
Great, inclusive atmosphere, very open for queer people. Minus is that despite studying filmmaking and photography we have no access to studios.
The best aspects of my experience have been lecturers who were really supportive. Their support allowed me to progress in my studies and develop my potential fully. The worst aspect was definitely the cuts that the History Department suffered. Because of this, my studies suffered from disruptions.
big art studios, good community and not too big of campus. I think the disability support for art department should be better.
Staff in my corse and student support are very helpful and quick to respond. More clubs/societies during the day
Good university socially and for its alumni and past but don’t offer that much support with strikes
3.8
The experience of this university is amazing and there is no expense that isn't taken to help us as students
The facilities are perfect and there is so much that can aid us in our studies, the only criticism is that at times it can be unorganized