Welcome information

A great way to kickstart yourself on our course is to follow our Ravensbourne Architecture account on Instagram. This showcases some of our most recent activities and student projects for the world to see!

Professional Knowledge

The links below are a first point of contact to engage with education in architecture and to find out about the latest news in the industry. It is encouraged to sign-up to gain access to resources. 

RIBA – Education, CPD, and careers: Information on the stages to qualification and different ways to engage in Continued Professional Development.

RIBA Journal: Sign-up to receive weekly newsletter updates and regular briefings. 

Dezeen: Online magazine providing daily updates on all things design, from buildings to materials. 

ArchDaily: Online platform collecting new and innovative projects from around the world, celebrated in once place. 

Sustainability 

Sustainability does not just mean our environment and resources but encapsulates society and our economy too. A few usual links to engage you with sustainability issues in architecture

Architect’s Journal Climate Champions podcast

Timber Development UK: For all things timber related, a great resource to learn and connection with others. 

RIBA Study Well: Sustainability is not just about the world around us but also includes you. Download this free guide to help you balance your work, study and personal life. 

Community 

Begin to connect and engage with others in the profession and other students around the globe. These links are a great way to get started

StuCAN Network: Sign up to join the Climate Action Network and be involved to make change in our profession and the industry more widely. 

RIBA Student Membership: Providing specialist resources, learning and mentoring to help you on your journey through education into the profession.

British Institute Interior Design: Lots of resources related to interior projects to derive inspiration from.  

Climate Framework: A global community for climate action across the built environment and academia.  

Visit key buildings

Take a little time to explore the amazing places and spaces in the city. Here are a few of our favourites that also offer exhibitions, performances, cinemas, and spots to observe the world:

Somerset House

South Bank Buildings

Royal Festival Hall/ South Bank Centre

Haywood Gallery

National Theatre

Barbican Centre

Course equipment 

You will benefit from having the following equipment to support your studies. If you have any questions, please speak to your course team during Welcome Week. You will not need to bring this equipment to Welcome Week. 

Drawing equipment: 

All home students receive £100 credit on their Aspire account within four weeks of enrolment. Home students with a household income of £25,000 or less, as declared to Student Finance England, will receive an additional £400. This funding will be automatically added  to your Aspire Account. We highly recommend that you use this to purchase this art bundle with drawing equipment for your course:  

Additionally, you may also wish to obtain the following: 

• A4 sketchbook (ring bound or similar)
• Tracing paper
• Fine liner pens 0.05 – 0.8
• Clutch pencils
• Scale ruler
• 5m tape measure (metric)

Laptop requirements 

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

Your course welcome week activities will be taking place on the following dates. This is a really important time for you to meet fellow students, your course team and become part of the Ravensbourne community. These sessions will cover key information about your course and everything you need to set you up for your studies.  

Tuesday 17 September: 10.00am – 4.00pm, room 507

Thursday 19 September: 10.00am – 4.00pm, room 507

Address: Ravensbourne University London, 6 Penrose Way, London, SE10 0EW  

Students’ Union Welcome Festival 

Your Students' Union team is currently working on putting together a fantastic Welcome Festival, full details of all events will be released in September. To keep track of all SU events and to buy tickets visit: rave.native.fm

If you’re an international student, it is important that you attend in this week to complete your enrolment, get all the information you need to best prepare your for studying in the UK and meet fellow international students on your course. 

Wednesday 11 September: 10.30am - 11.00am - In-Person Enrolment

Once you have completed your in-person enrolment you will be able to attend one of our International Induction sessions in the afternoon. Please plan to spend the day on campus with us. 

See our in-person enrolment page for details of what to bring with you.  

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 23 September. In semester one you will have three teaching sessions each week between 9.00am – 6.00pm, Monday – Friday.

Due to the set up of your course it is not possible to share your timetable information prior to your enrolment. 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, starting Friday 11 August through to Friday 30 September 2023.

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.