Ravensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Course Overview Turn ideas into powerful imagery across traditional and digital media, beginning with an Integrated Foundation Year that strengthens your creative foundations. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry partnerships, you’ll refine your personal style, build a versatile professional portfolio, and develop skills in text, drawing, moving image, and printmaking — preparing you to create compelling visual content for industries ranging from graphic design to fashion and animation. Why study this illustration degree?
- Work in a collaborative studio environment
- Turns illustrators into contemporary visual storytellers
- Work with text, drawings, moving images and printmaking
- Develop concepts for multiple industries – from commercial graphic design to fashion and animation.
Modules
This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of design and creative problem-solving. This foundation year gives you the time, space and support to explore your creative identity, build confidence and prepare for the demands of studio-based, project-led learning. Modules are as follows: Module 1 Diagnostic exploration: making informed choices Module 2 Technical: Technical knowledge in practice Module 3 Specialist: Innovating specialist practice Module 4 Integration: Integrated practice for progression to Higher Education
Assessment method
You will be assessed through the completion of practical and written work, including essays and a range of individual or group artefacts, presentations, projects and reports that focus on practical and business skills.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W221
- Institution code:
- R06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
T Level - P
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component of the test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL iBT: 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. We cannot accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component of the test. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College London B2 SELT ISE II: Pass overall with Pass in each component of the test. |
Other tests may be accepted. Please view our website for full English language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Ravensbourne English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | Year 1 |
| International | £17500 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
* All 'Home' fees will be set at the UK Government capped level; figures currently shown are the fees for 2025 entry and are subject to change for 2026 entry.
Provider information
Ravensbourne University London
Greenwich Peninsula
6 Penrose Way
Greenwich
SE10 0EW