Pre-degree courses
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Our foundation diplomas will offer you a strong introduction to all the subject areas that Ravensbourne has to offer. They will help you assess your strengths and build your skillsets in your specialist area of interest.
Our courses
Exploring Further Education
A combination of creative studio projects, workshops and traditional academic learning will encourage you to experiment with practical and digital technology.
Practicing industry professionals will guide you and introduce you to new ideas in Fashion, Design, Digital Media and 3D practices. You will gain additional skills in life drawing, styling, photography, critical thinking and Adobe creative suite, and be part of the broader programme of events and activities at Ravensbourne.
Why take a foundation course?
Completing a foundation course will put you in a strong position. Our students benefit from exposure to the undergraduate experience, enabling them to hit the ground running in their first year.
When you pass your foundation or access course, you are automatically guaranteed a place at Ravensbourne to continue your studies. Our enhanced internal progression scheme will provide strong support for your progression to your chosen undergraduate course. If you decide to go directly into work, we'll also help you to find out what opportunities are available.
Find out more about our FE to UG progression scheme.
Our Access to Higher Education courses are validated by the Open College Network, London (OCN) and our Foundation Diploma courses are validated by the UAL Awarding Body.
Testimony
Students flourish in the inclusive and professional learning environment that leaders and staff have created. They appreciate the high-quality teaching and support they receive from well-qualified staff who have extensive experience in the creative and digital industries. They take great pride in showing the unique and inspirational work that they produce.”
FE to UG
Testimony
I began the foundation course at Ravensbourne not knowing exactly what I wanted to do, but I was able to experiment with a wide range of creative roles. Inspired by the broadcasting department I went on to complete a BA (Hons) Production, which gave me valuable industry experience.”
