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4.03.04.3218 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
The best aspect is that it is a very open uni with lots of people from different backgrounds. However, there is not enough student support or at least it is not as accessible as it should be. The Uni often faces communication problems in many areas such as grade release and disability services.
The best aspect for me is the experience I've had with few individual professors. They are genuinely kind and passionate individuals and always open to answering any question I have on any topic related to my course or otherwise. The worst aspect is definitely every other aspect of the university from the culture it promotes, constant strikes, lack of support and the list continues. Overall it is a negative experience and I hate the fact I didn't choose a university closer to home or perhaps in a nicer area. Goldsmiths sucks!
they have fired most of the admin staff meaning that the students don't get the suupport they need. many of the teachers are also tired of how goldsmiths is treating their staff ans students so they are very helpful to us
25-34 years
First gen student
Best The library is lovely Worst Halls are falling apart
18-24 years
Goldsmiths highers mysteriously lost £10million and a result they fired a huge amount of key administration staff. They centralised all admin and now communication is completely broken and chaotic as well as lots of innocent people being out of a job. I love the tutors at Goldsmiths. They’re supportive and engaging and make me want to learn. But it feels like the higher ups are working against them at every turn.
The centralised system at goldsmiths is an absolute joke. The administration system fails students to the point where degrees are at risk due to goldsmiths’ inability to record and organise student degree programmes. Shocking communication on module timetables and enrolment, marking etc
strikes happen every term and are highly disruptive. university is an admin hell which got even worse since restructurization which took place this year.
It has excellent resources, which have been restored in recent years. I have had difficulty finding reliable and consistent support on my course of study so far, with no professional practitioners offering any one-to-one support or guidance with any assignment. Although, the admin department is shockingly bad and has had a lot of problems processing enrollments, responding to important queries from students, and getting the correct names and pronouns printed on student ID's.
Community is great Student and mental health support is good Administration could be improved as it’s slow
Great support from tutors and course leaders. Library has been particularly resourceful. Access to art department facilities should be more open.
25-34 years
First gen student
One of the standout features of Goldsmiths University is the focus on research opportunities for students. The university provides ample resources for research and encourages students to engage in research projects in their respective fields. This helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and prepares them for success in their future careers. The university also offers us robust student support services, including counselling, tutoring, career services, and mental health services. These services help us navigate academic and personal challenges and ensure we have a positive and successful college experience. I would say the only downside is the area, it's not very pleasant to walk around in but you learn to accept it after time. Overall, it's a great place to study. The university offers a challenging academic curriculum, strong research opportunities, robust student support services, and it has a pretty decent and vibrant campus life. The university values diversity and inclusion and prepares students for success in a global society.
The univesrity is welcoming and the teachers have been very attentive and supportive. I know this aspect positively contributed to my university experience as an international student.
When reaching out to registry operations or the school hub with urgent issues it takes weeks and weeks for them to respond…
Goldsmiths have a very welcoming vibe. Everybody feels accepted here. No matter which ever background you are in we feel welcomed here. Im studying computer science and as a year 3 computer science student I think we need a few more facilities and support which is needed to advance. The computing department has always replied to my emails and helped with queries.
Excellent facilities for art, with a variety of studio spaces that you can change each year. Very good campus shop for cheap but good quality art supplies. The library is also a great/modern space
Goldsmiths is a very liberal university, the student vibe and the lecturers make this place a wonderful place to learn, socialise and interact with one another. There is a good balance of ethnic minority and international students alongside home students. The facilities are great, with a well stocked library. My personal favourite building is the Professor Stuart Hall Building, you have a nice view of the college green and the Richard Hoggard Building. Unfortunately due to the strikes (which is not limited to Goldsmiths University) the experience has been inadequate, but tutors will do their best to ensure we receive as much help as possible before and after strikes take place. It would have been nice to receive a fair refund to tuition fees due to strikes as payments were in their hundreds (£££) whereas other UOL institutions have offered their students thousands per student (££££).
18-24 years
Although the student union is small (as is the uni) there are events held regularly, but I would argue are not inclusive enough to all interests. Also, toilet facilities need improving and regular cleaning. In terms of drama, theatre, art and music facilities, Goldsmiths is great, but access to these if you are not a student in those subjects is difficult. Lastly, management at Goldsmiths is lacking, this is an issue Goldsmiths is ignoring to change.
Staff seem very supportive overall, although administrative processes are slow. There’s no gym/sports hall so any society meet-ups have to be at other locations which is annoying. But main building is nice, and teachers are good!
The diversity and freedom to let the creative go in every possible aspect (when it comes to the projects and essays). What could be improved is the time spending on campus. I think lectures and seminars should be way longer or/and should have more days in a week on the campus
3.8
Student Union seems very lacking, needs new staff and some drive. The teachers, and culture of goldsmiths is fantastic, really surprised me.
I dont know if my Tutor time is good or bad as I haven't used that, so I have put 3 stars, I also haven't researched work placements so I have also put 3 stars. - you should add an option for people who dont have a rating to give.