Ravensbourne University London

Overview

Ravensbourne University London is a specialist university focused on digital media, design, and technology, located on the Greenwich Peninsula in southeast London near The O2. The university offers film, broadcasting, and post-production programs that sit alongside courses in animation, visual effects, game design, and interactive media, creating a multidisciplinary environment where students explore the intersections of traditional filmmaking and emerging technologies.

Ravensbourne's purpose-built campus, designed by architects Foreign Office Architects, provides modern studio facilities, editing suites, green screen stages, and broadcast studios. The university's emphasis on industry-standard technology and professional workflows prepares students for the technical demands of contemporary media production.

The university's location on the Greenwich Peninsula places students within reach of central London's media industry, with Soho's post-production houses, broadcasters, and production companies accessible by public transit. The surrounding area has also attracted creative businesses and media organizations, building a local creative economy that benefits students.

Programs Offered

• BA (Hons) in Digital Film Production -- undergraduate filmmaking covering directing, cinematography, editing, and producing
• BA (Hons) in Broadcasting -- television and broadcast production
• BA (Hons) in Editing and Post-Production -- dedicated post-production program
• BA (Hons) in Animation -- 2D and 3D animation
• MA in Film Production -- graduate-level filmmaking
• MA in Moving Image -- experimental and creative moving image practice

What Students Should Know

Ravensbourne's strength is its technology-forward approach. Students work with current industry tools and workflows, and the university invests in keeping its equipment and software up to date. The school's post-production and editing programs are particularly strong, reflecting the growing demand for skilled editors, colorists, and post-production supervisors in the UK industry.

The university is smaller than major London institutions like the University of the Arts London or King's College, which means more individualized attention and better access to facilities. Class sizes are manageable, and students build close relationships with faculty.

Tuition for UK students follows standard UK university fee structures (approximately 9,250 pounds per year). International fees are higher. London's cost of living remains the university's biggest financial challenge, though the Greenwich Peninsula area is somewhat more affordable than central London neighborhoods.

Notable Alumni

Ravensbourne alumni work across the UK's film, television, and digital media industries, with particular strength in post-production, broadcast, and emerging media sectors.

See Also

For understanding post-production careers, see Post-Production Essentials. To explore post-production workflows, use the Post-Production Timeline Calculator.