New Goldsmiths Risepoint partnership expands access to flexible online learning
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Five online programmes are providing new pathways for students seeking alternatives to traditional classroom study.
A new partnership between Goldsmiths, University of London and education technology company Risepoint is broadening access to the university’s unique and creative approach to learning through high-quality online courses.
The university has introduced five online programmes designed for students who require greater flexibility and for those looking to pursue their studies outside of a traditional on-campus environment. Teaching on the courses will begin in summer 2026.
Goldsmiths is one of the world’s leading creative universities and is known for taking an innovative approach to learning across all of its subject areas. This collaboration builds on Goldsmiths' established success in delivering online education and reflects a shared commitment to supporting learners whose work, family responsibilities or location may make conventional study routes challenging.
By offering flexible entry points, the programmes are designed to open doors for students at different stages of their educational and professional journeys.
Programmes launched in January 2026 are:
- Foundation in Computer Science
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Artificial Intelligence with Machine Learning
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Artificial Intelligence and Creative Practice
- MA/PGDip/PGCert Children's Literature
- MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert Psychology
The courses all draw on Goldsmiths’ innovative approach to these subjects, with programmes designed by world-leading experts, including Professor Michael Rosen on the MA/PGDip/PGCert Children's Literature and industry collaborations on the Computing courses.
Professor David Oswell, Vice-Chancellor (Interim) of Goldsmiths, said:
We offer a critical and creative approach to learning and we’re delighted to be able to extend this to learners wherever they are in the world. These programmes will give students the freedom to progress at a pace that suits their lives while accessing the expertise that Goldsmiths is known for.
Professor David Oswell, Vice Chancellor (Interim)
Fernando Bleichmar, CEO at Risepoint, said, “Goldsmiths has a long history of championing innovative education and ensuring that learners have the opportunity to thrive. Together, we are expanding access to programmes that help students build skills for the future, regardless of where they live or how they need to learn.”
The partnership signals a significant step in Goldsmiths' ongoing work to make its programmes more accessible to a wider range of learners, including adult students and those balancing study with other commitments. The programmes start on 8 June 2026, and interested applicants can learn more on our website.