MA Computational Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Develop your arts practice through the expressive world of creative computation. This Masters provides you with the historical foundations, frameworks and critical skills to produce a series of projects for public exhibition. This degree develops your arts practice through the expressive world of creative computation.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Creative Technology | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Computational Arts-based Research and Theory, Coding for Arts Practice, Critical Practices in Creative Technology, Workshops in Creative Coding.

Career pathways

Our programme opens multiple career options including: Solo artists/performers working independently and responding to commissions, Creative technologist in digital/creative agencies, Software developer in creative industries, Educator in creative computing at all levels, Technicians in arts/computing/digital fabrication environments, Postgraduate researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll usually need a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience. We welcome applications from anyone drawn to a rigorous, practice-led programme that cultivates an active, critical, and historically informed approach to creative practice, design, technology and computer science. Whether applying for the one-year MA or the two-year MFA, we are looking for candidates who are curious, ambitious, and ready to push their practice into new territory. Do I need to know how to program in order to join this course? Having a creative/art background is what we require and not necessarily a technical one. We want to work with people that have some arts practice and want to introduce computation in their work. In the past, we have had performers, film-makers, architects, musicians, painters and some computer scientists join the course. English language: IELTS 6.5, with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,300 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128001341439868

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