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Most discounts cannot be combined with other offers. For example, the early bird discount, alumni discount and refer-a-friend discount are standalone offers and cannot be used together. However, certain scholarships may be stackable with discounts — contact our admissions team to discuss your specific situation and determine which funding combination maximises your savings.

Yes, you’re welcome to visit the campus anytime. Get local information and schedule your campus visit by chatting with our admissions team at +44 (0) 8000 478 065 or [email protected].

Yes, absolutely. Online programmes at Goldsmiths are explicitly designed for busy working professionals in mind, including those with personal and professional responsibilities. The asynchronous format lends itself well to the flexibility you need to succeed in the programme you select.

Yes, these online programmes are designed for working professionals with busy lives, so if something interrupts your normal course of study, you don’t have to worry about losing the courses you’ve completed. You can find out exactly how long you can take to complete the programme on the programme’s dedicated webpage.

While you do not need to have all documents ready when you start your application, your application file (GPA/transcripts, letters of recommendation, goal statements, etc.) must be complete when you submit your application to the programme. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please visit our entry criteria page for full details of what’s needed.

No, you don’t need prior programming experience for the Artificial Intelligence and Creative Practice MSc Online. Students come from backgrounds including arts, design, media, and the humanities, so coding doesn’t have to be your starting point. The AI and Machine Learning MSc (online) and the AI and Data Analytics MSc (online) have different requirements: it expects a quantitative foundation, although a computer science background isn’t required, and relevant professional experience is considered.

We do accept transfer credits, which can help reduce your total tuition as well as time spent earning the degree. To learn more, review the details how to apply page.

No, we do not accept work experience for transfer credits.

Start by highlighting the mutual benefits: you’ll bring new skills directly into your role while your employer saves on recruitment costs (typically 6-9 months’ salary to replace an employee). Emphasise that our flexible online format means no time away from work. We can provide supporting documentation outlining the programme’s relevance to your organisation’s goals — just reach out to our team for assistance.

You can easily start your application now.

Both you and your friend will each receive a 10% discount applied to your next module fee once your friend successfully enrols and completes a module in a Goldsmiths online programme. Your friend must not already be in our application system for the discount to qualify. The discount will be processed by Risepoint, our online course partner, and cannot be combined with other promotional offers.

Obtaining transcripts, securing letters of recommendation, writing personal statements and the like have variable lengths of time associated with them, which is why you should start them as soon as you can. Once your application file is complete, it typically takes 2-4 weeks to review and provide an answer as to whether you’ve been accepted to the programme.

The time it takes to complete your application file with all necessary information will vary based upon obtaining letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc. Once your application file is complete with all necessary information, it typically takes 2-4 weeks to review and provide an answer as to whether you’ve been accepted to the programme. Learn more here.

There are approximately 8,325 students at Goldsmiths in a range of graduate, undergraduate and certificate programmes.

The expected hours will vary. The recommended study time is between 15-20 hours per week.

Once your application file is complete, it typically takes 48 hours to review and provide an answer as to whether you’ve been accepted to the programme. Please visit our entry criteria page for full details of what’s needed.

It’s best to talk to your Student Recruitment Coordinator directly about this, as what you can do depends upon why you were not accepted into the programme.

At Goldsmiths, AI is treated as a creative collaborator that expands human imagination rather than replacing it. The Artificial Intelligence and Creative Practice MSc Online is built around this premise, challenging students to critically examine and shape how AI intersects with art and creative expression.

Goldsmiths’ MSc in AI and Machine Learning offers full-stack AI capabilities and a prestigious qualification that acts as a competitive differentiator in the job market. The Creative Practice MSc equips graduates with a strong portfolio of AI-driven projects, positioning them for roles at generative AI start-ups and established media organisations.

Experimentation is central to how Goldsmiths teaches AI, with the Creative Practice MSc structured around studio-style project sprints where students rapidly prototype and refine ideas in a collaborative cohort environment. Students also present original AI-driven work, such as films, interactive installations, or multimedia artworks, at a public symposium attended by industry partners.

Machine learning is a core branch of AI and is the method by which intelligent systems learn from data to make predictions and decisions without being explicitly programmed for each task. Goldsmiths’ AI and Machine Learning MSc covers this in depth, spanning machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.

It is not. The diploma is the same for all graduates, whether their programme was completed online or at our campus location.

Yes! Goldsmiths is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in the UK and recognised globally. You’ll be held to the same high standards as our students on campus.

Graduates of Goldsmiths’ AI and Machine Learning MSc enter an industry with exceptional market demand, with opportunities across industries such as finance, healthcare, transportation, and entertainment, with roles such as AI Engineer and Machine Learning. The Creative AI pathway similarly prepares graduates on how to effectively utilise AI across high-growth roles in animation and VFX with opportunities to also branch out this understanding to music and advertising.

Depending on the programme you are interested in, there may be some differences in curriculum. However, there would be no difference in terms of qualification level.

Goldsmiths has a physical, brick-and-mortar campus located in the heart of South East London. We’re accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in the UK and recognised globally. You can learn more about Goldsmiths here.

No, prior work experience is not required, although relevant experience can strengthen your application, particularly if you do not meet standard entry criteria. We evaluate candidates holistically. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

Absolutely! Graduates of the on-ground and online programmes are strongly encouraged to walk in their graduation ceremony. This includes completers of a Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate.

There are three main types of AI:

  • Rule-based systems that follow fixed logic written by programmers
  • Machine learning that learns patterns from data instead of following pre-set rules
  • Deep learning that uses layered neural networks to handle complex patterns

At Goldsmiths, you’ll engage with these types of AI across modules in applied machine learning, MLOps, and computer vision, while the Creative Practice MSc adds generative AI systems and creative coding as distinct areas of study.

Originality and dynamism, in one supportive place.

To qualify for the 10% early bird discount, you must finish all enrolment tasks through MyGoldsmiths and upload all required valid documents before the specified deadline. Note that this is about completing the enrolment process, not about making early payment. Once verified, the discount will be automatically applied to your tuition fees.

This varies depending on the programme you choose. For more information on a specific curriculum, visit the programme’s dedicated webpage.

Artificial Intelligence refers to the development of intelligent systems capable of analysing data, recognising patterns, and solving complex real-world problems.

At Goldsmiths, you’ll explore AI across three distinct MSc pathways. New for 2026, the MSc in AI and Data Analytics combines technical grounding in AI with applied data analysis skills. The MSc in AI and Machine Learning focuses on building and deploying machine learning solutions. The MSc in AI and Creative Practice teaches the application of AI as a creative medium across film, music, design, and culture.

While the specifics of each programme vary, the admissions process always starts by submitting your application for the programme you want to attend. To complete your application, you’ll need official transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more. Our admissions team will help guide you through this process. Once your file is complete with all items, it will be reviewed for a decision. The review process generally takes 2–4 weeks.

The first step is to start your application. Apply now.

The first step in the application process is to fill out the online application found here.

We’ll accept a maximum of 30 transfer credits if a student wishes to transfer from a like-for-like programme. To learn more, review the details of the how to apply page.

Our mission is to forge positive change through all of our activities: from education to research, creative and professional practice and knowledge exchange. There is a synergy between our work, sparked by the innovative and enquiring spirit fostered since we welcomed our first students as a place of higher education in 1905.

Goldsmiths is a constituent college of the University of London, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious university federations. It is fully accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in the UK and recognised globally. The university also holds membership in the European University Association (EUA) and Universities UK.

Goldsmiths has a Disability and Inclusion Service that can help you to arrange any reasonable adjustments, equipment or support you need to study effectively at Goldsmiths. Learn more here.

Students and their lecturers can interact through discussion posts, and email. You can learn more about online learning here.

The difference between regional and national accreditation is best explained by EDsmart here.

In terms of rigour, instructors, or the physical degree you receive, there’s no difference between online and on-campus programmes. Online degrees offer full-time working professionals maximum flexibility in their ability to receive expert instruction and interaction, along with consistent guidance and support. They can study where and when it’s best for them so they can balance their obligations with coursework and achieve their ultimate goals. You can learn more about online learning here.

For our online programmes, we have 4 intakes per year (March, June, August and October).

We offer three intakes per year. Applications close approximately 2-3 weeks before your intended start date. An Early Bird Discount is available if you’re able to apply in good time.

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Once your application file is complete, it typically takes 48 hours to review and provide an answer as to whether you’ve been accepted to the programme.

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They will not. There’s no difference in the diplomas presented to graduates of the online and on-campus programmes.

It will not. The qualification is the same for all graduates, whether their programme was completed online or at our campus location.

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