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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Digital Photography
Ravensbourne University London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Photography course at Ravensbourne University London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
You may also need to
Attend an audition
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Ravensbourne University London. These students are taking Digital Photography or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Media Studies | B |
| Photography | B |
| Geography | C |
| Biology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W640
Here's what Ravensbourne University London says about its Digital Photography course.
Nothing tells a story like a powerful image. Digital photography is one of the most dynamic mediums within the creative industries. It is a dominant force in shaping and defining contemporary society. Choose between three study strengths; sport, fashion or editorial/advertising, and graduate with everything you need to succeed in commercial photography and the wider creative industry.
Our dynamic and collaborative learning environment is highly regarded in the photographic industry, with many of our alumni going on to become prominent photographers, commissioners, art directors, and more. Our contemporary curriculum reflects the social, ethical, and environmental positions of the photographic industry, offering a unique and innovative approach to learning.
Our distinguished and current practitioners, along with industry experts, will support you on your educational journey as you learn basic and intermediate skills, idea generation and professional workflow relevant to contemporary photography. You'll have the opportunity to work with models and a creative team in the studio, experience different forms of digital capture, both in the studio and on location as well as develop your visual literacy through appropriate commercial and academic references.
In your final year, you'll develop an image portfolio of relevant and contemporary photography, critiqued by industry experts to provide meaningful feedback upon entering the next phase of your career. With Ravensbourne's reputation as an exciting and innovative educational centre, you'll gain a unique and dynamic experience to launch your career in the international creative industries.
Why study this course?
-The course is recognised by leading industry bodies such as the AOP and the RPS
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Learn to decipher creative briefs, develop your own photographic style and prepare collections for exhibitions and competitions
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Nurture a diverse skill-set across a range of digital photography sub-disciplines
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Industry-focused and exceptional industry connections
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Students and alumni quickly establish themselves in industry and win awards for their original work.
Career pathways
Our graduates will be industry-ready to work across a range of disciplines and approaches within photography and the wider creative industries.
For more information, please visit our website.
Source: Ravensbourne University London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Ravensbourne
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Cinematics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £17,500 per year |
| International | £17,500 per year |
The modules you will study
You'll explore and develop a diverse skill-set across fashion, advertising, sport and other genres of contemporary photography. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
How you will be assessed
You will be continually assessed throughout the course using a variety of methods including oral assessment, portfolio, practical assignments, presentations, critique, reflective written documents, and industry-focused reports. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.
Ravensbourne University London student reviews
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2nd year student
3 years ago
Four stars: Great
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ravensbourne University London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Ravensbourne University London students who took the Digital Photography course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
70%
low
Teaching on my course
70%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
66%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
55%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
55%
low
Organisation and management
55%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
62%
med
How well organised is your course?
49%
low
Learning resources
68%
low
Learning resources
68%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
68%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
70%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
52%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Ravensbourne University London. These students are taking Digital Photography or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Digital Photography at Ravensbourne University London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Ravensbourne University London graduates who took Digital Photography - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Digital Photography.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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