Modules

Year 0 (the foundation year) is designed to prepare you for undergraduate study in computing. During the year you’ll learn the foundations of how to program a computer. You’ll work on practical examples of computing applications and learn to develop simple software programs which gradually increase in complexity. You’ll also work on your mathematical and problem-solving skills, as well as more general study skills.

Year 0 includes four integrated units of study:
Studying Computers
Foundations of Problem Solving
Foundations of Programming
Foundations of Mathematics for Computing

During your degree, you’ll be developing your own projects and digital ventures, which will increase in scale and ambition. During this time, you’ll 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. This work is underpinned by relevant theoretical learning including professional software development practices, analytical skills and problem-solving strategies.

Whilst studying with us you will also benefit from Goldsmiths Computing Department’s unique approach to teaching computing, informed by our wealth of expertise in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. You will notice this through the engaging and accessible way that we teach programming on core modules, but also through optional topics such as physical computing and virtual reality.

Year 1
In your first year you'll take the following compulsory modules :
Introduction to Programming
User Experience and the Web
Logic and Computer Architecture
Computing Project 1
Graphics 1
Algorithms 1
Identity, Agency & Environment 1
Identity, Agency & Environment 2

Year 2
In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules.
Software Development and Design
Computing Project 2
Object Oriented Programming
Algorithms 2 15 credits
The Goldsmiths Elective
Optional modules
You'll then take 3 optional modules from the following list:
Data Programming for Artificial Intelligence
Interaction Design
Networks and Operating Systems
Information Security
Goldsmiths’ Social Change Module

Optional placement year
Our degrees include an optional industrial placement year after the second year of study. You'll be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process.

Although we encourage you to take the opportunity of a placement year, you can also complete your degree in three years.

Year 3 (or year 4 with placement year)
In your final year, you'll complete a compulsory project in Computer Science.
You'll then take up to 60 credits of optional modules from a list produced annually by the Department of Computing.
Final Project in Computer Science
Dynamic Web Applications

Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Assessment methods

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects. If you progress and opt for an industrial placement year, your placement tutor will assess your work. If you complete the placement year successfully, you earn the endorsement 'with work experience' on your degree certificate.