Welcome information

To help you prepare for starting the course please complete these three short introductions to Linux Fundamentals

You may also find it useful to purchase and start reading the following book. We do not expect you to read the whole book prior to starting the course.

John M. Zelle, Python programming: an introduction to computer science

Course equipment 

This course does not require specialist equipment other than a laptop.  

Laptop requirements 

Please see our laptop requirements document to ensure you have a device that will be suitable for your studies.

Your first week commences on Monday 20 May.

During this week it is important that you attend your enrolment session to complete your in-person enrolment and become an official Ravensbourne University Student. Following this you will be able to attend induction sessions which will cover key information about studying at Ravensbourne and being a successful student. 

Wednesday 22 May

9.30am - 10.30am: In-Person Enrolment

10.30am - 1.00pm: International Induction (international students only)

Thursday 23 May 

2.00pm - 5.00pm: Department Welcome

Friday 24 May

10.00am - 3.00pm: Course Induction

3.00pm - 5.00pm: Welcome Social Event, level 4

All activities will take place at our main campus: Ravensbourne University London, 6 Penrose Way, London, SE10 0EW  

Your teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 27 May. In your first semester you will have three teaching sessions each week taking place between 9.30am - 5.00pm.

In addition to this you may be required to attend an English for Academic Purposes module during your first semester.

Occasionally your timetable might get updated due to a room or other change.

Once you have completed enrolment you can find out how to check your timetable here  

If you have any questions ahead of joining us, our online drop-in sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, 1.00pm - 2.00pm UK Time.

Members of our friendly Student Services team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have at the start of your journey with Ravensbourne. Join here.