We make, curate and write about contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment.
The Department of Art, one of the University’s flagship departments, has a leading reputation internationally attracting students from all over the world.
Many graduates have gone on to be successful practising artists or arts professionals after finishing their studies with us, winning major prizes and exhibiting around the world. The Turner Prize shortlist has included many of our graduates and staff over the years.
Department of Art is consistently ranked highly in league tables and ranked 2nd in the UK for art in The Guardian University Guide 2025.
Goldsmiths is recognised as a leading university for research with nearly four-fifths of research by academics considered “world leading” or “internationally excellent”, according to the last Research Excellence Framework (2021).
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