How to Apply to Art and Design at Ravensbourne University London: Animation, Character Design and Concept Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interaction, Motion, Fashion and Product Design Degrees, Direct Applications at Any Time and Portfolio Reviews or Interviews for Some Courses — Portfolio Requirements and Timelines for Students in China, Canada and Transfer Students

Ravensbourne University London is a London university offering creative courses in design, animation, games, film and more. This guide uses Ravensbourne's official website to cover its art and design degrees for students at high schools in China, students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver) and transfer students.

Note first: we read the undergraduate, applications, international, country requirements and fees pages. The site refused access when we opened the scholarships page, so we stopped, as our rules require. Individual course pages (UCAS course codes, grade and portfolio requirements) and the scholarships page were not read; check them on Ravensbourne's site.

1. Courses

• Art and design degrees (BA (Hons), from the undergraduate course list): 3D Animation, Animation, Character Design and Concept Art, Games Art, Graphic Design, Illustration for Communication, Advertising and Brand Design, Interaction Design, Motion Design, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Product Design and Interior Architecture and Reuse; plus Architecture and Urban Landscape Architecture.
• Integrated Foundation Year: the undergraduate page says most degrees can include an Integrated Foundation Year to ease you in and let you explore different subjects.
• Length and UCAS course codes: listed on each course page, which we didn't read. Ravensbourne's UCAS institution code is R06.

2. How to apply and deadlines

• International students: apply directly from your chosen course page at any time, or through UCAS with Ravensbourne as one of your choices.
• UK students: apply through UCAS.
• Deadlines: the applications page says applications received by the published deadline get equal consideration, and later applications are accepted but places may be limited on some courses; check UCAS and the course page for dates. It also says enrolment for September 2026 is closed and future intakes are open.
• Documents: the online application asks for a personal statement and other documents; applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian's consent form and details of a UK-based guardian.
• Steps: submit → confirmation and applicant portal login → admissions review of qualifications and personal statement → portfolio review or interview for courses that need one → offer → accept via UCAS (or the portal) → meet your conditions. If you need a visa, you upload documents on CAS Shield and pay the CAS deposit before Ravensbourne requests your CAS; offer holders who have accepted are usually invited to CAS Shield at least six months before the semester starts.

3. Portfolio and interview

• Not every course: the applications page says not every course requires a portfolio or interview; for those that don't, you go straight to the offer stage.
• Portfolio review courses: if you haven't shared it already, you'll be invited to share your portfolio, which a member of the course's academic team reviews.
• Interviewing courses: eligible applicants get a link to book a time, and share their portfolio a few days before the interview.
• Number of pieces and format: on each course page and in the portfolio guide, which we didn't read; check the course page.

4. Entry requirements

• Course grades: UK requirements (A Levels, UCAS points) are on each course page, which we didn't read. Ravensbourne says it considers each application individually and may take other qualifications or work experience into account.
• Students from China (country requirements, year one entry): one of —
  • the Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with an overall average of at least 60%;
  • at least 480 in the Gaokao;
  • one year at a recognised Chinese university with a 70% average (GPA 2.0/4).
• Students from Canada (year one entry): one of —
  • a high school diploma from English-speaking Canada with at least 65% in five subjects;
  • an arts-related Canadian college diploma;
  • a Quebec DEC with at least 65% in five subjects;
  • the British Columbia Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with five Bs in Grade 12 courses.
• English (undergraduate):
  • IELTS Academic 5.5 with at least 5.5 in each component;
  • PTE Academic 59 with 59 in each component;
  • IB English B or English A at SL/HL grade 5; GCSE/IGCSE First Language English grade C/4 (IGCSE English as a Second Language isn't accepted);
  • TOEFL iBT is also accepted (not the Home Edition);
  • scores generally need to be within two years of the course start.
  • Applicants meeting Ravensbourne's or UKVI's exemptions don't need a test.
• Ravensbourne English Language Test: only for offer holders whose offer is conditional on English; 6 overall with at least 5 in each component.

5. Fees and scholarships

• International tuition: the fees page gives £17,500 a year for undergraduates in 2026/27; the 2027/28 figure isn't on the page yet.
• Scholarships: we couldn't read the scholarships page this time; use the "Bursaries and scholarships" link on the fees page.

6. Transfer and top-up entry

• The top-up degrees in the course list are all business courses. Whether art and design courses accept entry to year two or three isn't stated on the pages we read; contact admissions.

7. Checklist by background

Students at high schools in China:

• A 60% senior secondary average or at least 480 in the Gaokao for year one; IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each component.
• International students can apply directly at any time, but leave time for the CAS and visa.
• Check the course page to see whether it reviews a portfolio or holds an interview.

Students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver):

• BC graduation diploma with five Bs in Grade 12; other provinces need 65% in five subjects.
• Check whether you are exempt from English testing under Ravensbourne's or UKVI's rules.

Transfer students:

• Transfer entry rules aren't published; contact admissions before applying.

Sources: Ravensbourne University London, Undergraduate study; Undergraduate courses; Applying to Ravensbourne; International students and English requirements; Country-specific entry requirements; Fees and funding. Course pages and the scholarships page were not read this time; information is as published in October 2026. Check Ravensbourne for 2027 entry details.