Course information
Entry requirements
UCAS code
G452
Entry requirements
A-level: BBB
BTEC: DDM
IB: 33 points overall with Three HL subjects at 655
Length
3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with the third year spent on industrial placement in a Computing, Digital Design or Information Technology field; 6 years part-time
Department
Course overview
Whether you’re interested in creative coding, digital art, electronic music, or app and games development, this programme will prepare you for a technology-focused career in the creative industries.
Why study BSc Creative Computing
- BSc Creative Computing helps you develop the creative, technical and critical thinking skills essential for a career in the creative industries
- You’ll develop coding skills, preparing you as a coder and creative technologist for a range of careers including app and games development, audio-visual effects, social media, digital art and advertising
- This degree will nurture your development not just as a technical expert, but also as a creative thinker, allowing you to learn and explore through a combination of technology and imagination
- You’ll learn creative technology skills from the ground up. There’s no need to know how to code before you join the course, we begin with the basics and build you up to a professional industry standard
- We’ll teach you multiple coding languages, covering areas such as graphics and sound, physical computing, creative AL and full-stack web development
- You’ll gain skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in creative technology and related areas by giving you both the technical understanding and the creative freedom to develop your own ideas
- This degree is hands-on and practical from the start. You’ll create your own games, apps, digital artwork and interactive music systems. By working on practical projects throughout your degree you’ll build a relevant skillset for your future career
Placements
You’ll have the option to take a summer internship or a full-year industry placement after the second year (making this programme four years full-time, or seven years part-time).
This gives you valuable experience to build confidence, further develop skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects. By the end of your degree, you’ll have built a portfolio of work to kickstart your career in the creative industry.
MSci study route
During the degree, you’ll also have the opportunity to continue your studies to MSci level. This will give you an undergraduate master’s level qualification, and let you delve deeper into the subject and specialise in areas such as Virtual and Augmented Reality. You can find out more about the MSci study route in the programme specification.
You may also be interested in:
- BA Digital Arts Computing
- BMus/BSc (Hons) Electronic Music, Computing and Technology
- BSc Computer Games
Contact the department
If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Dr Jamie Forth.