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Established in 1962, Ravensbourne University London has a strong educational heritage and fosters enterprise and innovation within a forward-focused academic community. Postgraduate students join a supportive, diverse community of innovators, shaping the future of business, technology, and the creative industries.
Based in London’s Design District, Ravensbourne is known for its strong industry links and global network, which drives innovation. The university’s creative, technology, and business postgraduate courses are designed with industry in mind, ensuring graduate have the skills and experience to thrive in the workforce.
With over 5,000 students, Ravensbourne is a progressive institution that offers specialised courses in business, computing, design, digital media, and fashion. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.
Ravensbourne attracts top-tier faculty members who bring valuable expertise to the learning environment. The campus is equipped with modern facilities, including classrooms and workshops, designed to support student success. As a result, Ravensbourne University is a true leader in the UK for its quality of creative education, with amazing opportunities for postgraduate study.
The university is committed to providing unwavering support to its students, creating an environment where they can overcome challenges and reach their full potential. This culture of support fosters a community where students thrive and succeed.
Ravensbourne University London offers a range of unique postgraduate courses, bringing together a vibrant global community of practitioners, disruptors, and communicators. The cross-disciplinary and collaborative approach to teaching ensures students receive a distinct learning experience, expand their networks and work on live industry projects.
The university’s faculty staff bring years of professional experience from industry into their teaching roles, with many having worked at some of the most iconic companies in their respective fields, including Vogue, Walt Disney Studios, the BBC, Sky, and Adidas among others.
Ravensbourne University is proud to offer a diverse range of postgraduate courses spanning the creative fields, business, and computer science, designed with industry in mind to equip students with the skills employers seek. Ravensbourne takes a cross-disciplinary approach, encouraging collaboration between fields to drive innovation.
All postgraduate courses take the form of an MA, MBA, or MSc, with variations in content, delivery, and duration. Alongside standard September starts, some courses also offer November, January and May intakes. Led by industry experts, these courses balance independent study with industry briefs and hands-on guidance from respected tutors, ensuring students gain both academic depth and real-world insight. Full course details are available in the postgraduate course listing section of the university’s website. Students should review this information before applying, as it will impact their start date, entry requirements, and fees.
Postgraduate applicants to Ravensbourne University are required to hold a 2:2 or higher in a relevant bachelor’s (honours) degree (or an equivalent non-UK qualification) or possess an equivalent professional qualification in a related field. Candidates applying directly from an undergraduate degree without industry experience or professional practice must demonstrate a strong understanding of their chosen subject area.
International applicants must meet specific English language proficiency requirements. Further details can be found on the English language requirements page.
If a candidate’s country or qualifications are not listed, they are encouraged to contact the university for guidance or consult the FAQ page on the university website.
Please note: Applications are assessed on an individual basis, and alternative qualifications or work experience may be considered if an applicant does not fully meet the standard entry requirements.
Comprehensive country-specific entry requirements for foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses are available on the country-specific entry requirements page.
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REQUEST INFORavensbourne’s academic prowess hinges on its unique links with industry, as well as the wealth of industry expertise that its staff possess.
Operating at the meeting point between fresh talent and creative, business and technology leaders, postgraduate students benefit from placements, networking opportunities, lucrative competitions and working on live industry briefs.
Students also benefit from industry-standard facilities and equipment for the duration of their time studying. The Centre of Excellence in Emerging Technologies (CEET) means students can constantly experiment with the very latest resources to ensure they graduate from Ravensbourne with the expertise needed to succeed in the industries of the future.
The work done by the university’s network of research groups benefits society and the economy while supporting staff, students, graduates, and partners in their goals. Ravensbourne University postgraduates collaborate with industry, academia, the public sector, and the local community to encourage innovation and develops creative initiatives. The university also seeks funding opportunities to support research and celebrate excellence in knowledge exchange with the wider research community in the UK and abroad.
Learning and collaborating with industry is central to the Ravensbourne experience. Ravensbourne students will build connections with practitioners from day one. That’s in addition to work on real-life projects with recognised global brands, which not only prepares them for similar projects in their future careers, but also helps them organically network with those same practitioners.
Industry collaboration is in the university’s DNA. It informs everything it does. Postgraduate students learn alongside industry professionals and work with well-known brands and organisations, giving them industry experience and transferable skills that prepare them for a successful career in their field.
In addition to academic enrichment, Ravensbourne provides comprehensive career-focused student services. These services guide students in understanding potential career trajectories after graduation and offer assistance for further skill development to realise their professional aspirations. This raft of services ensures all postgraduate students have the resources and guidance necessary to get a head start on their career before completing their studies.
Ravensbourne Students’ Union (RSU) is one of the cornerstones of student life at the university. The SU represents its members, establishing a healthy discourse between the student body and the university staff, allowing issues from either side to be fairly and constructively addressed.
Students can enjoy a wide range of over 30 clubs and societies while learning at Ravensbourne University. Joining a society is a great way to discover hidden talents and meet like-minded individuals to explore new interests with. If students can’t find a club or society that fits them, they’re encouraged to approach the SU to form a new one, as funding opportunities can be arranged to kickstart new groups.
Located in the heart of London, Ravensbourne University’s location within the Design District, and on the doorstep of core financial and business district Canary Wharf, provides a unique setting for students to harness their creative, innovative and entrepreneurial skillsets.
With extensive transport links accessible in and around the Greenwich Peninsula, there is boundless potential to explore the city. Ravensbourne students have London at their fingertips from the moment they arrive.
Whilst the university doesn’t have its own halls of residence, it works with a number of partners to offer students a cosy home away from home. From friendly host families to cosy studios and cluster flats, there is housing available to suit everyone's needs.
Specific buildings for postgraduate students are available, while students are also welcome to source their own accommodation – London has a vast range of options for rent aimed at students, or in shared houses with professionals. Prospective postgraduate students can visit the university website for more information.
Ravensbourne University offers cutting-edge facilities including the multi-million-pound Centre for Enterprise, Education, and Technology (CEET) features specialist labs, 3D capture, and virtual reality tools for innovation.
Fashion students benefit from an atelier run by industry experts, while media students have access to broadcast-standard HDTV and sound studios, complete with production control rooms, a post-production suite, and a recording studio. The kit store and prototyping suite provides industry-class equipment, supported by a dedicated technical team, and the materials library offers over 1,500 physical samples and a database of 7,500 more for research and inspiration.
Student services are available to all past, present and future students. The aim is to provide an impartial and confidential service to support the student journey, both academically and pastorally. Ravensbourne University takes a holistic view in identifying each individual’s needs and provide skilled and knowledgeable support that enables users to achieve their maximum personal and professional potential. There are many departments where students may seek targeted guidance on a range of academic and personal issues, enabling them to speak to a trained advisor who can signpost them to more specialised services where required.
The university also has a dedicated careers service offering a programme of workshops, networking events and one-on-one tutorials to help students get into excellent starting positions for competitive careers. Whatever challenges crop up for students during their time studying at Ravensbourne, support will be made available to allow them to deal with it quickly and remain on track, maximising their opportunities and academic development.
The university offers a range of scholarships and discounts to international students, and encourage all prospective students to carefully plan for the full range of study expenses, including accommodation, travel, equipment, and food. Prospective postgraduate applicants can explore the scholarship options available on the Ravensbourne University website.
These funding awards are designed to ensure that all students enrolled at the university are able to access the resources needed to focus on their studies, and complete their postgraduate degree in confidence, setting them up for life after university.
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VIEW SCHOLARSHIPSRavensbourne University London achieved a satisfaction rate of 92% in the 2024 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024. All of its postgraduate courses take the form of an MA, MBA or MSc, offering a significant amount of variation in their content, delivery, and duration. Alongside standard September starts, some postgraduate courses also have January and May start dates available.
Crucially, all courses are led by experts in their field. While students will be expected to carry out an increased level of independent study at postgraduate level, they will still benefit from the experience and knowledge of their respected tutors. These tutors are frequently engaged in leading research work, and bring their advanced professional knowledge into the classroom environment, benefitting postgraduate learners,
Full course details are available in the postgraduate course listing section of the university’s website. The university recommends that students familiarise themselves with this information before completing their application, as it will impact their start date, their entry requirements and the fees that they will have to pay.
There are no PhD course options at Ravensbourne University.
Distance learning is not an option at Ravensbourne University, though there are other flexible study options available if students can’t commit to a full-time degree.
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