BA (Hons) Design

Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W200

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-Jan-2025

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,020 / year

Next Intake 13-Jan-2025

BA (Hons) Design

About

Design isnt just a way of making and doing; its 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. Youll discover how design affects the environment as a whole, as you investigate its role within society and culture. Youll 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.
Youll 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, youll 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 theNew Designer of the Year Award,RSA Design Directions Award, the Design Museums Design Mart and NESTAs Creative Pioneer Programme.

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Dash MacDonald.

Disciplines

Design

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We accept the following qualifications:

A-level: BBB
BTEC: DDM
International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall with Three HL subjects at 655
Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules
Scottish qualifications: BBBBC (Higher) or BBC (Advanced Higher)
European Baccalaureate: 75%
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H2

You may also be able to apply if you're a mature student without formal qualifications, as long as you have relevant work experience and examples of your art and design work. If you don't have A-levels in Art and Design, but have an interest in a future career in the creative industries (this may include students with strong A-levels in the humanities and sciences), then we will also consider your application.

International qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isnt your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.

Selection process

After submitting your application you'll be contacted if you have been selected for interview. We interviewthroughout the autumn and winter, so please apply as early as possible.

If you're invited to an interview, we'll ask you to bring along a hard copy of your portfolio. If you're an international or EU student who can't attend an interview in person, we'll ask you to submit an electronic portfolio.

In your portfolio you should aim to include a range of work that shows the breadth of your developing skills and interests. Include only work that you can talk about. We are not looking for success stories but at how you demonstrate your working process, your motivations and learning, and if and how you have begun to develop your own identity through your practice. In addition we require you to bring a printed copy of your answers to the Pre-interview Questions that were sent to you when invited to interview.

For more information about what we would like to see at interview, please see our guidance on creating a portfolio.

English Program Requirements

To study at Goldsmiths, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. IELTS requirements for each programme can be found on the relevant programme page.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,020 / year

How to Apply

You make your application through UCAS, an online application system. This includes International students. Our UCAS institution code is G56 and the institution name is GOLD.

Applications open on 1 September for entry the following September. The normal closing date is 26 January, but some courses will accept applications until 30 June.

You should refer to individual programme pages to see whether your course is one of these, and to see whether there are any additional application requirements.

Get help with your application

Read our guide to making an undergraduate application to find out more about writing a personal statement that stands out, understanding the offer we've made you and working out what to do next.