BA (Hons) Digital Photography at Ravensbourne University London

Programme overview

Photography is both a craft and a language - and this digital photography course guides your development in both. You’ll master the practical and creative aspects of digital photography, building the skills to create, share and showcase compelling work across traditional and emerging practices. Our digital photography course is recognised by the Association of Photographers (AOP) and aligned with the professional standards that shape the industry.

Faculty: Design | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year) | Study mode: full-time; optional integrated foundation year route available (UCAS W643) | Intake: Sep 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Key study topics: Photojournalism; Editorial; Documentary; Portraiture; Advertising; Fashion; Music; Architecture; Picture research; PR. Modules: Year 1: Rave Beginnings, Image Creation, Image & Industry: Visual Narratives, Contemporary Visual Cultures: Images & Motion, Workflow: Capture to Output, Employability & Professionalism. Year 2: The Shape of Light: Contemporary Studio Practice, Fine Art & Editorial Practice, Preparing for Industry, Design Studio, Photographic Futures, Live & Work-based Learning. Year 3: Situating Practice, Professional Practice, Rave Futures, Major Project Production.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for careers in creative industries, commercial photography and visual media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below; Three A Levels at grade CCC or above; BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP; UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma; T Level (pass or above); Access to Higher Education Diploma; International Baccalaureate at grade 25 or above; Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 96 UCAS Tariff points; Interview and portfolio requirements. Admission onto this course is also subject to successful submission of a portfolio (or showreel). We welcome applications from students with a passion for photography and visual storytelling. Depending on your experience and background, you may be invited to submit a portfolio of previous work, if so, we'd love to see a selection of 15–20 of your best images that reflects your range, interests and creative outlook. This can be submitted as a PDF and you're welcome to include links to your website or Instagram if you'd like to share a broader range of your work. This page offers great tips for completing your portfolio/showreel. It also details our specific requirements. UCAS course code: W640.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/1baa6e23-ebb3-d4f0-a8e7-90a2e25c07b0/digital-photography?studyYear=2027

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