Online student experience
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A sense of community, no matter where you are
At Goldsmiths, online study means connection, creativity, and collaboration. Supported by our GOAL (Goldsmiths Online and Adaptable Learning) team, we go beyond traditional online teaching to create learning spaces built around reflection and dialogue — not passive content. Our 100% online programmes use cutting-edge digital tools to deliver interactive learning, engaging assessments, and personalised feedback, ensuring every student feels supported and inspired throughout their journey.
Meet your Goldsmiths support team
The Goldsmiths Online and Adaptable Learning (GOAL) team tailors your learning experience to your needs, ensuring it’s collaborative and human focused. From application to post-graduation, you’re part of the Goldsmiths community. Our dedicated team is here to ensure your online learning journey is a rewarding and successful one.
Your first point of contact, our admissions team is ready to guide you through the application process and help you choose the programme that best fits your goals.
After your application has been submitted, an Enrolment Coordinator will audit all your documents, making sure that a complete application is delivered to your Programme Convenor for review. This ensures that the admissions process is as smooth as possible.
As soon as you start your programme, you will be introduced to your Student Support Coordinator. They will provide pastoral support throughout your programme – acting as your first point of contact for all questions related to assignment submissions, payment guidelines, deferred modules, and missed assessments.
Student resources
As an online student, you have access to a comprehensive suite of resources designed to support your academic and personal growth.
Academic services
Academic and wellbeing services
We provide robust academic and wellbeing services to help you thrive, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed.
Career services
Career services
The University has engaged with Student Circus to support online students with careers advice. This includes:
How online study at Goldsmiths will build your power skills
Online education mirrors workplace realities where employees must constantly learn, analyse, and apply new information – precisely what ‘analytical thinking’ entails.
The very act of completing an online degree is a proof point of resilience and agility – two of the most valued ‘future of work’ competencies.
Online education cultivates digitally fluent leaders who can motivate, collaborate, and communicate effectively across boundaries – aligning directly with one of the World Economic Forum’s top power skills.
At Goldsmiths, we don’t just prepare students to respond to change; we teach them to shape it.
Goldsmiths’ graduates emerge not only as problem solvers, but as socially intelligent leaders – grounded in human understanding.
Through the GOAL team, Goldsmiths stands out for care, creativity, and connection over passive consumption.
Technology requirements
Our programmes are delivered through Moodle, an intuitive online learning platform. To ensure a smooth experience, you’ll need:
- A reliable computer
- A webcam and microphone (for any optional live discussions and group work)
- A strong internet connection
- An up-to-date web browser
Access to Microsoft 365 will be provided to students as soon as they are issued with a Goldsmiths email address.
Frequently asked questions
Explore our FAQs to find answers to the questions you may have about studying online at Goldsmiths.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This varies depending on the programme you choose. For more information on a specific curriculum, visit the programme’s dedicated webpage.
Students and their lecturers can interact through discussion posts, and email. You can learn more about online learning 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.
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.
The expected hours will vary. The recommended study time is between 15-20 hours per week.