Ravensbourne University London
Broadcast Engineering
London, England, United Kingdom · UCAS P312
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£17,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£9,790 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
P312
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Course Overview
Broadcast Engineering at Ravensbourne University London in London, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.
Student life (indicative)
London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
8,685
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
30.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
68.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£22,910
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Broadcast Engineering
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Broadcast Engineering topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Broadcast Engineering
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Artificial intelligence
- Digital Media
- Digital electronics
- Broadcast engineering
- Satellite communication engineering
- Technology
- Audio-visual studies
- Television studies
- Virtual production
- Live event production
- Television production
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
8,685
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
30%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Creative arts scene
Student Life & City (indicative)
London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
- London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
- The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
What Students Love
- World-class museums & galleries
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Diverse international food scene
- Theatre & performing arts scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
68%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£22,910
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.
- Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Design
- Media
- Technology
Study Abroad Opportunities
N
- N
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,300/month (housing $1,400, food $420, transport $200). A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,300/month (housing $1,400, food $420, transport $200).
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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