Computing

Computing is a discipline concerned with the design, development, and application of software and computational systems, encompassing everything from programming and algorithms to user experience, data management, and the principles that underlie how computers work. It is practical and applied at its core, but rests on theoretical foundations from mathematics and logic that give the field its rigour. Studying computing at degree level means developing the skills to build software effectively, to think clearly about systems and their behaviours, and to engage with the constantly evolving landscape of technologies and applications that define modern digital life.

At Goldsmiths' College, this three-year full-time degree includes a sandwich year and work placement opportunities, giving you structured professional experience alongside your academic study. Goldsmiths' approach to computing is distinctive, placing technical training within a broader creative and critical context that reflects the college's strengths in arts, culture, and interdisciplinary thinking. You will develop core computing skills including programming, software development methodologies, data structures, algorithms, databases, and human-computer interaction, and will also have opportunities to engage with computing in creative, cultural, and social contexts that are less typical of more conventional computer science programmes.

The placement year provides real-world experience that is highly valued by employers and can be formative in shaping your career direction.

Graduates of computing programmes work across the entire technology sector and beyond, in software development, web development, app design, data engineering, IT consultancy, user experience design, games development, and digital media. The creative and interdisciplinary orientation of Goldsmiths' programme opens additional doors in creative technology, arts and cultural institutions, interactive media, and design-led organisations. Further study options include postgraduate degrees in computer science, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, data science, and creative computing.