Placement And Career Information

Ravensbourne University London is strongly focused on employability in the creative, business and technology industries. Placement and work-based learning options depend on the course, but the university highlights Professional Life Practice modules, work-based learning, Creative Lab and Careers Lab support.

Students should check the exact course page before applying, because not every course will have the same placement structure.

How Placements And Work-Based Learning Usually Work

Ravensbourne says Professional Life Practice modules are designed to prepare undergraduate students for a period of work-based learning during the second year. Depending on the course, students may also work on live briefs, studio projects, portfolio work or industry-linked activity.

Students should confirm:

• Whether the course includes placement or work-based learning
• Whether it is compulsory or optional
• Whether it is paid or unpaid
• Whether it is assessed for credit
• Whether students secure the opportunity themselves
• Whether Creative Lab projects are available for the course
• Whether visa rules allow the planned work activity
• Whether portfolio output can be used publicly

Career Support At Ravensbourne

Careers Lab provides tailored support during study and after graduation. Students can get help with:

• CVs
• Cover letters
• LinkedIn profiles
• Career planning
• Networking advice
• Finding work
• Job-search tools
• Portfolio advice
• Employer opportunities through Careers Lab channels
• CareerSet AI feedback for CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles

Ravensbourne graduates can also access careers resources through the Alumni Network.

Graduate Career Routes

Career routes depend on the course, but Ravensbourne students commonly explore:

• Graphic design
• UX and digital product design
• Animation and motion design
• Film and TV production
• Advertising and branding
• Fashion design and fashion business
• Architecture and interiors
• Photography and content creation
• Creative technology
• Computing and cyber security
• Digital marketing
• Business and entrepreneurship
• Freelance creative work after study, where visa rules allow

Students should remember that creative careers are portfolio-driven. A strong project record can matter as much as grades.

Benefits For International Students

Work-based learning and industry projects can help international students:

• Understand UK creative-sector expectations
• Build a professional portfolio
• Gain local references
• Develop confidence in pitching work
• Practise collaboration
• Build a creative network
• Learn how agencies, studios and clients work
• Prepare for graduate applications

Important Planning Advice

For the September 2026 intake, students should prepare a portfolio before arrival, learn UK CV and LinkedIn expectations, use Careers Lab early and document every strong project carefully.

If a student wants part-time work, freelance work or placement activity, they should check Student visa rules first. Some work types can be restricted, and staying compliant is more important than short-term income.