BSc Digital Arts Computing
Goldsmiths, University of London
About this course
BSc in Computer Science, combining computational practice with digital arts and creative technology. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Research Methods, and Design & Creative Practice. A Final Project in Digital Arts Computing is completed in the final year, with work exhibited publicly throughout the programme. Specialist modules cover generative art and machine learning, physical computing, VR, motion capture, sound and signal processing, and games engines.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
What students say
Based on about 90 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 76%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Requires Improvement for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Critical Studies in Computational Arts I
- Introduction to Digital Arts Critical Theory and Studio Practice
- Graphics 1
- Front End Web
- Sound and Signal 1
- Creative Embedded Programming
- Generative Drawing
- Critical Studies in Computational Arts 2
- Extended Digital Arts Critical Theory and Studio Practice
- The Goldsmiths Elective
- The Goldsmiths Project
- Final Project in Digital Arts Computing
- Dissertation in Critical Studies in Computational Arts
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Digital Arts Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £57,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Digital Arts Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Digital Arts Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Digital Arts Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Digital Arts Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.