Bachelor of Business for Creative Industries
Ravensbourne University London
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A one-year final-year top-up that converts a Level 5 business qualification into an honours degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Business for Creative Industries (Top-up). Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Business and management roles in creative industries
- Further study (master's)
Curriculum
- One-year full-time final-year top-up. Modules may include professional skills
- Creativity in action
- Future business
- Business strategy for creatives
- Managing in a creative context and a consultancy project. Assessed entirely by coursework.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically GCSE English grade 4 plus 112 UCAS Tariff points (A Levels BBC
- BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
- UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
- T Level pass or IB 25) or an international equivalent
- Most creative courses also need a portfolio or showreel. Exact entry varies by course.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each component) per the top-up course pages
- TOEFL iBT other tests per the English-language page (undergraduate scores: TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 162
- Institutional test Ravensbourne English Language Test 6)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement
- References where requested
- Financial and visa documents for CAS processing
- Portfolio or creative work samples.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the course entry requirements and application route. Submit academic qualifications
- English proficiency evidence
- A personal statement
- any required portfolio or showreel. Complete an interview or assessment when required by the course. Accept the offer and pay the required CAS deposit for visa sponsorship. Complete CAS checks and apply for the Student visa. Enroll according to the university instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | £10,500 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Greenwich Peninsula Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business and Management |
| Department | Department of Design and Creative Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Ravensbourne University London offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The deposit is £10,500 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each component) per the top-up course pages, TOEFL iBT other tests per the English-language page (undergraduate scores: TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 162, Institutional test Ravensbourne English Language Test 6). A portfolio is required.