Digital Photography

Nothing tells a story like a powerful image. Digital photography is one of the most dynamic mediums within the creative industries. It is a dominant force in shaping and defining contemporary society. Choose between three study strengths; sport, fashion or editorial/advertising, and graduate with everything you need to succeed in commercial photography and the wider creative industry.

Our dynamic and collaborative learning environment is highly regarded in the photographic industry, with many of our alumni going on to become prominent photographers, commissioners, art directors, and more. Our contemporary curriculum reflects the social, ethical, and environmental positions of the photographic industry, offering a unique and innovative approach to learning.

Our distinguished and current practitioners, along with industry experts, will support you on your educational journey as you learn basic and intermediate skills, idea generation and professional workflow relevant to contemporary photography. You'll have the opportunity to work with models and a creative team in the studio, experience different forms of digital capture, both in the studio and on location as well as develop your visual literacy through appropriate commercial and academic references.

In your final year, you'll develop an image portfolio of relevant and contemporary photography, critiqued by industry experts to provide meaningful feedback upon entering the next phase of your career. With Ravensbourne's reputation as an exciting and innovative educational centre, you'll gain a unique and dynamic experience to launch your career in the international creative industries.

Why study this course?

• The course is recognised by leading industry bodies such as the AOP and the RPS

• Learn to decipher creative briefs, develop your own photographic style and prepare collections for exhibitions and competitions



• Nurture a diverse skill-set across a range of digital photography sub-disciplines



• Industry-focused and exceptional industry connections



• Students and alumni quickly establish themselves in industry and win awards for their original work.



Career pathways

Our graduates will be industry-ready to work across a range of disciplines and approaches within photography and the wider creative industries.

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Do you want to study in a top 3 student city in the world?* Unleash your creativity at Ravensbourne University London.

Located in London's Design District, Ravensbourne sits opposite the O2, next to Greenwich, and at the heart of the city's cutting-edge creative community. With London's impressive skyline and iconic river just opposite, you're bound to find inspiration all around.

Ravensbourne courses cover Architecture, Business, Computing and Games, Design, Fashion and Film, TV and Media. You'll experience live industry briefs and learn from those who are already excelling in their chosen industries, giving you connections and career confidence from the very start. You'll also have the opportunity to work alongside other specialisms as you will when you enter the workplace.

With spaces available through Clearing, you can join a unique community of makers and innovators this September.

* (QS Best Student Cities 2026)