Ravensbourne University London is a specialist digital media and design university on the Greenwich Peninsula, next to the O2 arena. It is best known for film and TV production, animation, games, fashion, graphic design and music technology, taught in industry-standard studios. Choose it for a creative technology degree in London's media district.
London, United Kingdom
Official website: ravensbourne.ac.uk
Awarded university title in 2018; roots back to 1962
Greenwich Peninsula, beside the O2 arena
Digital media, design and creative technology
£17,000 – £20,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£13,000 – £16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ravensbourne.ac.uk before you apply.
BA Film Production
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Animation
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Games Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Fashion
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MA Creative Direction
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Studios for broadcast, film, sound and motion capture in one building.
Greenwich Peninsula — a growing media district beside the O2.
Industry projects with broadcasters, studios and agencies.
Alumni include designers Stella McCartney and Sir Terence Conran.
Graduates work at the BBC, Sky, ITV, Framestore and London's post-production and games studios.
Fashion and design alumni join brands and agencies across London.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is a single modern building on the Greenwich Peninsula beside North Greenwich station, with studios, workshops and a library, and student halls nearby.
Greenwich offers the river, the park and the O2, and the Jubilee line reaches Canary Wharf in one stop and central London in 15 minutes. London rent is high.
CAS from Ravensbourne University London
Proof of funds at London rates
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry, followed by a portfolio review. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
Undergraduate courses start in September. Some Master's degrees, such as creative direction, also start in January. Check the course page for the intakes that are open.
You need a Student route visa. Ravensbourne issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing funds at the London rate, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Film production, animation, games design, fashion and creative direction are the most applied-for courses. Entry depends mainly on your portfolio, with IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for Master's study.
Yes. Ravensbourne offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
