Capital City College and Goldsmiths launch new partnership to expand pathways into higher education

A new strategic partnership between Capital City College (CCC) and Goldsmiths, University of London, will strengthen progression opportunities into degree-level study across media, art, design and the creative industries, creating clearer pathways from further education into university. At its heart, the partnership is about creating better outcomes for learners, helping more students realise their potential, achieve their ambitions and build successful futures.

For Capital City College, the partnership provides students with clearer routes into degree-level study at a leading London university. For Goldsmiths, it creates opportunities to engage with talented learners from across the capital and strengthen its commitment to widening participation. The partnership will also enable both institutions to work more closely on curriculum development, skills priorities and learner success, helping to ensure education opportunities remain aligned to the needs of learners, employers and London’s communities.

Angela Joyce, CEO at CCC, said:

“By working with Goldsmiths, we are creating clearer pathways into higher education and helping more learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to achieve their ambitions. Together, we are opening doors to life-changing opportunities and supporting London’s future workforce.”

Professor Annabel Kiernan, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) at Goldsmiths, said:

“We’re very pleased to be strengthening our relationship with Capital City College through this strategic partnership. Together, we can create clearer routes into higher education, helping more learners develop their talents and fulfil their potential. The partnership also provides a strong foundation to develop new and innovative collaborative pathways to expand opportunity for the talented students of Capital City College.”

Mark Burrows, Group Principal for Adults and Higher Education at CCC, said:

“A partnership like this brings together likeminded institutions, united by a shared commitment to opportunity, excellence and service to London’s communities. We are creating clearer, more accessible pathways for our learners, not only into higher education, but into meaningful employment and the sectors that power our city’s economy. Together, we are strengthening progression, widening participation and ensuring our students are equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in London’s dynamic job market.”