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Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication

UCAS Code: R06

Location: South-east of London Show on Map

Site: Single site in Greenwich

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Specialist design & media college; a member of UKADIA group of universities.

Student Population

Total Students:	1,500
Undergraduates:	78%
Postgraduates:	3%
FE Students:	19%

Undergraduates

Total undergraduates:	1,175
Male:	55%
Female:	45%
Full Time:	100%
Mature on Entry:	19%
UK Students:	91%
State school entry:	97%

Teaching Staff

37 full-time, 180 sessional.

Broad study areas

Design, broadcasting, film-making, fashion, graphic design, product design, architecture, animation, photography.

Freshers

Admission Information:	UCAS tariff used.
Points on Entry (Mean):	234
Drop Out Rate:	11%
Accommodation:	Some first years housed.

Institution

Founded:	1962, incorporating Bromley, Sidcup and Beckenham colleges of art.
Site:	New state-of-the-art campus on the Greenwich Peninsula.
How to get there:	North Greenwich Ravensbourne tube station (Jubilee line).

Student services & facilities

Amenities:	SU bar; television studios/facilities. Regular events programme.
Sporting facilities:	Links with local sports centres and health clubs.
Accommodation:	Some first years in halls accommodation, run by Unite; 100 self-catering places, rent from £199 per week (which covers internet access and utilities), for 51 weeks. Students live in privately-owned accommodation for 2–3 years; rents typically £350 a month self-catering.

Study opportunities & careers

Library & information services:	27,000 volumes in total, 170 journals, 3750 DVDs and videos, desktop publishing and computer image generation laboratories. Information provision, £60 pa spent for each student (FTE). 160 internet points; ratio of 1:3 workstations to students, access 12 hours/weekday. 15 full-time IT staff; 1-day induction for all new students plus top-up IT skills training.
Other learning resources:	2 broadcast studios equipped to industry standard with sound, video-editing and post-production equipment. Quantel and Discreet suite. Large-scale virtual reality set. 3-D printing and product prototyping workshop. Process and dye labs, printing rooms, etc.
Careers:	Information and advice service, work placements, industry days, student shows.

Money

Living expenses budget:	A minimum of £12,500 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended.
Financial help:	Scholarships of £1000 pa for UK/EU students whose family income is up to £25k pa, increased to £3000 in Year 1 for 48 students. Bursaries of up to £500 for students who are mature, disabled or from a partner college. £300 discount on laptop for all new students (£500 for those receiving a scholarship). Also access to learning funds for those with unexpected financial difficulties or whose costs are not covered by other funding arrangements.
University tuition fees:	Home students pay £8300-£8500 pa for first degree courses. International students pay £9600 pa (but early payment discount).

Courses

Academic features:

English language support for international students.

Awarding body:

University of Sussex, City University.

Main undergraduate awards:

Length of courses:

2 or 3 years; 4 years with year zero.

Main subjects offered:

Animation
Architectural Design
Architectural Technology
Architecture
Audio
Broadcasting
Communication Engineering
Communication Studies
Directing
E-business
Electronic Engineering
Exhibition Design
Fashion
Film Studies
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Informatics
Interactive Games Production
Interactive Multimedia
Interior Design
Internet Technology
Marketing
Media Studies
Media Technology
Multimedia
Music Technology
New Media Publishing
Printing/Typography
Printmaking
Product Design
Publishing
Three-Dimensional Design
Video
Virtual Design
Visual Arts

Student view

Living

The town is quiet, with few local pubs although there are some decent, friendly places to socialise. College has a good atmosphere. SU has grown a lot recently – regular full union meetings enable every student’s voice to be heard; it’s ambitious and active politically as well as socially. SU bar was redesigned and built by students in the style of a cool London-style bar. It’s packed every Thursday (event night) and hosts bands (Indie to R&B, funk to jazz and house), all kinds of discos and fancy dress extravaganzas. Main attraction is the cheap beer, happy hours, and a friendly atmosphere. There’s also a film club and a monthly magazine, written and published by students. Easy access to London (only 15 minutes by train). Bromley is close, with pubs (not too bad) and leisure centre (nice, not too expensive). College very relaxed until degree shows approach. Good reputation in industry. Because of small number of students, there’s a lot of inter-departmental cooperation and everyone gets to know one another. It’s an inspiring place to be because there’s such a high concentration of creative people. Counselling tutor on hand 2 days a week. At Ravensbourne you get out what you put in!

Summary

Housing: Not all 1st years in college housing but college has accommodation list; also look in Bromley News Shopper and estate agents. Eats: Good, cheap food in canteen eg £3.50 for a filling hot lunch; vegetarians well catered for; occasional international themed food days. Chislehurst good for bars, cafes (excellent sandwich shop). Drink: £1.70+ a pint in SU bar. Lloyds in Bromley also good, as is Queens Head (local, traditional). Nightlife: SU event nights, cheap entry (sometimes free). Also monthly external events where SU takes over local venue (eg Walkabout in Bromley) for disco, cheap eats and games. Film club. Only cinemas and pubs outside college – but central London close, with all big names. Locals: Fine. Sports: No on-site sports. Excellent Pavilion sports centre in Bromley (10 mins by bus). College rugby, football and basketball teams practise at various local venues; martial arts club. Travel: Good bus and trains – night buses from London. Hardship fund: Access fund available once a year – only given to those who really need it. Jobs: Local shops and bars; also Bromley and central London. Best features: Friendly atmosphere, great ethos. And worst: Lack of residential housing. Informal name: Rave.