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Based on the official Goldsmiths, University of London programme page for 2026/27, Chinese applicants to the MA Digital Media must hold an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant or related subject. For the Image Making specialism, you must also submit a portfolio of creative work and a completed Digital Media Questionnaire. The university accepts a wide range of international qualifications and requires an IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0 if English is not your first language. The page does not list a specific Chinese GPA or percentage equivalent.
What the official page establishes
The MA Digital Media programme page sets out the entry framework for all applicants, including those from China. It states that you should have, or expect to be awarded, an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant or related subject. The page also confirms that you might be considered if you are not a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, provided you have relevant experience and can demonstrate the ability to work at postgraduate level.
For international qualifications, the page directs readers to a separate list of accepted qualifications from around the world. It does not, however, publish a country-specific conversion table for Chinese degrees on the programme page itself. This means the precise Chinese percentage or GPA equivalent to a UK second class degree is not stated in this evidence and would require a live recheck of the university’s international qualifications page.
Image Making specialism requirements
If you choose the Image Making pathway, the programme page requires additional application materials beyond the standard documents. You must demonstrate relevant experience and expertise by submitting a portfolio of your creative work. This can include still or moving images and may use any techniques, including digital ones.
When you submit your application, you must upload an example of your recent work in a related field under the ‘additional’ section, or include links to a page hosting that work. You must also include your application reference number and the MA degree title. Additionally, you need to download and complete the Digital Media Questionnaire, a Word document available from the programme page, and upload it as part of your application.
English language requirement
If English is not your first language, the programme page states you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0. The page also accepts equivalent English language qualifications and links to a list of those equivalents. For Chinese applicants who do not yet meet this requirement, the university offers courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
Application process and timing
You apply directly to Goldsmiths using the university’s online application system. Before submitting, you must have details of your academic qualifications, the email address of your referee or a copy of your academic reference, copies of your educational transcripts or certificates, and a personal statement. In your personal statement, you must specify your preferred specialism.
Applications open from 1 October for students wanting to start the following September. The page encourages you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you have not finished your current programme. Late applications are only considered if spaces remain available. If you are applying for funding, you may face an earlier deadline.
Fees for 2026/27
The annual tuition fee for international students starting the programme in the 2026/27 academic year is £23,000. The home full-time fee is £11,800. The page notes that it is not currently possible for international students to study part-time under a student visa. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time on another visa type, you should contact the Admissions Team.
What the page does not state
The official programme page does not provide a specific Chinese university GPA, percentage, or degree classification equivalent for the entry requirement. It refers only to a UK second class standard and directs readers to a general international qualifications page. The page also does not list any China-specific application deadlines, document requirements beyond the standard set, or country-specific scholarship information. All such details would need to be verified through the linked international qualifications page or the university’s scholarships finder.
FAQ
Does the programme page list a specific GPA requirement for Chinese applicants?
No. The page states only that you need an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant or related subject. It does not publish a Chinese GPA or percentage equivalent. You would need to check the separate international qualifications page for a country-specific conversion.
What portfolio materials are required for the Image Making specialism?
You must submit a portfolio of your creative work, which can include still or moving images using any techniques, including digital ones. You need to upload an example of recent work under ‘additional’ in the application system or provide links to a hosting page, and include your application reference number and the MA degree title.
Is the Digital Media Questionnaire mandatory for Image Making applicants?
Yes. The programme page states that applicants wishing to specialise in Image Making must download and complete the Digital Media Questionnaire, a Word document, and upload it as part of the application.
What is the IELTS requirement for this programme?
You need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0. Equivalent English language qualifications are also accepted.
Can I apply before I finish my current degree?
Yes. The page encourages you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you have not finished your current programme. It is common to receive a conditional offer based on achieving a particular qualification.
When do applications open for the September 2026 start?
Applications open from 1 October 2025 for students wanting to start in September 2026.
Further reading
Official sources
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