A public research university, part of the University of London. Known for its strengths in arts, humanities, social sciences, and computing with a creative and critical focus.
Address: New Cross, London, SE14 6NW, United Kingdom
Art and Design, Media and Communications, Social Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ergonomics and UX, Industrial Design, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of University of London. Strong connections with London’s creative and cultural industries. Research often interdisciplinary and critically engaged.
Research:
Renowned for research in arts, humanities, media, cultural studies, psychology, and social sciences. Fosters interdisciplinary and critical approaches, with strengths in creative computing.
Famous Alumnis:
Damien Hirst, Steve McQueen, Mary Quant, Blur (band members), Bridget Riley
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
10500
Foreign students***:
35%
Cumulative former students***:
75000
Pros
Leading institution for arts, humanities, and creative practice, vibrant and radical atmosphere, located in London, strong focus on critical thinking.
Cons
Highly specialized in arts and humanities, less focus on traditional STEM compared to some other London universities, can be perceived as very niche.
Best For
Creative and critically-minded students, particularly those interested in arts, humanities, media, and social sciences, often with a focus on creative computing, in a dynamic London setting.
- Creativity, Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, Innovation, User experience (UX), User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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