About Goldsmiths, University of London
Online Courses at Goldsmiths
Founded in 1905, Goldsmiths is a place where academic excellence meets radical thought and creativity. As part of the prestigious University of London, the university is characterised by a distinctive learning environment where you’re challenged to question and collaborate. Our online programmes bring this ethos right to you – within a global community of diverse thinkers ready to have a positive impact on the world.
Why choose Goldsmiths online?
Studying online with Goldsmiths means joining a vibrant, boundary-pushing community without pressing pause on your life. We provide a platform for self-discovery and social change that’s accessible and flexible to fit into your busy schedule. Our courses blend academic rigour with the freedom to think differently, equipping you with the critical skills to solve real-world challenges.
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A legacy of excellence
We are a globally recognised institution, renowned for our pioneering approach to research and education. We consistently rank among the best for our creative and academic impact, and many of our subjects have been rated as world-leading, based on the QS World University Rankings by subject (2025).
- Top 10 university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)
- Nearly 80% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
- 69th most international university, with students from around 130 countries (QS World University Rankings 2022).
- Employers also rank Goldsmiths as one of the UK’s best universities to recruit from (Times Higher Education Magazine).
Fast facts
- Celebrating 120 years of bold ideas
- Top employers of alumni include the BBC, NHS and Google
- Global alumni community of over 93,500 learners in 160 countries
- A diverse campus-based student body representing 130 countries
- Known for radical and creative thinking
Fostering positive change
Our vision is to make the world a better, more equitable place by applying knowledge through action. As a progressive and forward-thinking university, we use innovation and creativity to challenge the status quo – tackling the challenges of our time to deliver sustainable change.
A history of bold ideas
Goldsmiths, University of London was founded in 1891 when the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths reopened a technical and recreative institute in New Cross. In 1904–05, the Company transferred to the University of London, where it became Goldsmiths’ College. Initially focused on teacher training and community engagement, Goldsmiths expanded throughout the 20th century into a broad, research-led institution with strong cultural and creative roots. In 2026, following 120 years as a leading university, Goldsmiths launched its first online courses in Technology, Psychology, and Children’s Literature.
Frequently asked questions
Explore our FAQs to find answers to the questions you may have about studying online at Goldsmiths.
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].
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.
There are approximately 8,325 students at Goldsmiths in a range of graduate, undergraduate and certificate programmes.
It will not. The qualification is the same for all graduates, whether their programme was completed online or at our campus location.
It is not. The diploma is the same for all graduates, whether their programme was completed online or at our campus location.
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.
They will not. There’s no difference in the diplomas presented to graduates of the online and on-campus programmes.
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.
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Originality and dynamism, in one supportive place.
The difference between regional and national accreditation is best explained by EDsmart here.
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
London
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