BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (University of London transfer)

If you have been studying the University of London BSc Computer Science degree you could be able to transfer onto Year 2 or Year 3 of the Goldsmiths BSc Computer Science degree.

Studying at Goldsmiths gives you the opportunity to live in London with a vibrant mix of people while developing your technical skills in computing and immersing yourself in a new culture.

On the Goldsmiths BSc Computer Science programme you'll:

• Develop your own computing projects and digital ventures, which will increase in scale and ambition.
• Study a range of relevant technical disciplines including database and server-side programming, computer security, machine learning, data mining, digital business modelling, and mobile development.
• Ground your learning with relevant theory, including professional software development practices, analytical skills and problem-solving strategies.

Please check the BSc Computer Science degree page for details of what you'll be studying as a transfer/Direct Entry student.

If you have questions about the degree, please contact Sean McGrath, s.mcgrath (@gold.ac.uk), or Prashanth Thattai Ravikumar, p.thattairavikumar (@gold.ac.uk).

Study in London

As a Goldsmiths student you'll enjoy a single-site campus in New Cross, South East London. It's in Zone 2 and just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London. So you can access the best of the world's top student city while still enjoying a friendly and supportive student community.

How to apply

Prepare your documentation

Before beginning your application, you will require the following documents. 

• If you are transferring into Year 2
  Your University of London transcript showing you have completed and passed all Year 1 modules to a total of 120 credits. Or if you have not yet completed your year 1 studies at the point of application, a transcript of your completed modules and grades so far.

• If you are transferring into Year 3
  Your University of London transcript showing you have completed and passed all Year 1 and Year 2 modules to a total of 120 credits. Or if you have not yet completed your year 2 studies at the point of application, a transcript of your completed modules and grades so far.

• All transfer students
  A copy of your English Language qualification meeting the entry requirements outlined above. Your qualification must be two years old or less, measured from the start date of your Goldsmiths programme.

Please ensure you have the above documents before you begin your transfer application, as it cannot progress without them. Failing to upload them when you complete your application will slow down the process of your application.

Choose your programme and create a ‘My Goldsmiths’ account

Click on the yellow Apply now button below. Make your programme choice, and create a ‘My Goldsmiths’ account by clicking on the 'register' link.

Fill out the online application

There are nine sections to our online application form, but because you are transferring from the University of London you do not need to complete every section. If you have your documents ready to upload it should take around 15 minutes to complete.

Qualifications, employment history, references

• In the ‘Current/previous institution’ field, please enter ‘University of London Worldwide’, so we know you are a transferring student.
• Enter the date you started your UoLW course and date you completed Year 1 if you are applying to enter Year 2 at Goldsmiths or the date you completed Year 2 at UoLW if you’re applying to enter Year 3 here.
• For ‘Year Qualification Completed’ simply enter the year you completed/will complete Year 1 of your UoLW programme for Year 2 entry at Goldsmiths, or the year you completed/will complete Year 2 of your UoLW programme for Year 3.
• For ‘Level of Qualification’ select ‘Level not in list’.
• Add ‘Year 1’ if you are applying to transfer into Year 2 at Goldsmiths, or ‘Year 1 and 2’ if you are applying to enter Year 3.
• Enter ‘Computer Science’ in ‘Subject’ and add ‘Pass’ in the ‘Grade’ box.

Finally, upload your UoLW transcript(s) using the final box in the ‘Qualifications’ section. Please clearly label your transcript as UoLW Year 1 or UoLW Yr 1 and 2 when uploading.

Please leave the 'Employment History' section blank.

You do not need to provide a reference but must enter some values into the form to be able to submit it. Please enter the below details into the form and click ‘Add’:

• Forename: X
• Surname: X
• Email: x@x.com
• Contact Referee: No

Personal statement

Please enter whichever of the following applies to you when asked for a personal statement:

• I am a UoLW student applying to transfer into Year 2 of Goldsmiths BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (G400). I do not plan to transfer back to UoLW for my final year.
• I am a UoLW student applying to transfer into Year 2 of Goldsmiths BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (G400). I plan to transfer back to UoLW for my final year.
• I am a UoLW student applying to transfer into Year 3, the final year, of Goldsmiths BSc (Hons) Computer Science.

Supporting material

Please upload your English Language qualification here by selecting ‘English Language Qualification’. Ensure you title it appropriately (IELTS, Pearson etc).

After submitting your application

Make a note of your eight-digit applicant reference number and please quote it in all correspondence you have with us.