Goldsmiths, University of London

While Goldsmiths might have lower application popularity compared to institutions like the Royal College of Art and the University of the Arts London, it is globally competitive in design education. It ranks 15th in the QS World Ranking for "Art and Design," and disciplines like fine arts and fashion design have produced numerous notable artists. Goldsmiths focuses on cultivating versatile design talents, emphasising design thinking and methods to encourage proactive learning and prepare students for diverse design and career possibilities. For instance, graphic design students at Goldsmiths can even fluently use coding.

Given the increasing importance of digital media platforms, Goldsmiths has established the only independent department for the cultural and creative industries in the UK. It offers interdisciplinary master's programmes in fields such as computing, design, fashion, theatre, and performance, allowing students to pursue further specialisation within specific industry realms.

Since 1990, Goldsmiths has nurtured several prominent figures in the arts, including contemporary artist Damien Hirst, fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, and members of the British rock band, such as Alex James and Graham Coxon.