The UK's leading creative university, Goldsmiths is all about the freedom to experiment, to think differently, to be an individual. Goldsmiths brings creative and unconventional approaches to all of its subjects, always based on the highest academic standards of teaching and research. From undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to part-time and professional courses, Goldsmiths has an excellent range of innovative study opportunities, with the visual and performing arts departments being especially renowned.
Over 6,500 students study at the University every year. No fewer than five of its graduates, including Damien Hirst, have gone on to win the prestigious Turner Prize. The list of former students includes names like Antony Gormley, Julian Clary, Damien Hirst, Mary Quant, Bridget Riley, Sam Taylor-Wood, Graham Coxon, Malcolm McLaren – leaders and innovators in their chosen fields.
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Brief History
