BSc (Hons) Creative Computing

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

For Year 1 entry:

·        Grades BCC or above at A-level

·        Merit Merit Merit (MMM) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design)

·        Access to Higher Education Diploma with 104 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design)

·        Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) and 1 A Level at Grade C or above

·        Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma.

For Year 0 entry:

·        Grades CC or above at A-level

·        Merit Pass Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design)

·        Access to Higher Education Diploma with 64 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design)

·        Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma.

And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).

Additional Requirements

If students do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level, they should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics.

Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your personal statement and mini portfolio.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. For more details, please check our main English Language requirements webpage.

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

Exceptionally applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

•          Related academic or work experience

•          The quality of the personal statement

•          A strong academic or other professional reference

•          OR a combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

We select applicants who can demonstrate current ability and potential to:

• Engage with ideas of creative computing
• Show imagination and ambition in proposals for their work;

Demonstrate a range of skills and technical abilities

• Show experience of experimenting with code
• Demonstrate engagement and improvement in a recently learned technical skill;
• Demonstrate an awareness of planning and time management skills;
• Provide evidence of intellectual enquiry within their work;

Demonstrate relevant research skills

• Evidence your ability to critically reflect on and evaluate your achievements;

Demonstrate cultural awareness and/or contextual framework of their work

• Identify social and/or cultural influences on their work;

Articulate and communicate intentions clearly

• Discuss their work in individual and group situations;
• Present their work appropriately and effectively;

Demonstrate commitment and motivation in relation to the subject and the course

• Develop their own ideas and address both set and personal project briefs;
• Show willingness to collaborate;
• Show initiative.

What happens next

Initial application check

We check your application to see if you meet the standard entry requirements for the course.  If you meet the entry requirements you will be invited to submit a written piece of work:

Assessment of your application

Each and every application is carefully considered by a member(s) of our academic team.

Following the review of applications we select a small number of applicants to move on to the next stage of the process, including making a decision or inviting for interview.

How we notify you of the outcome of your application

You will receive the final outcome of your application through UCAS track or through your portal.

Developing your skills

Graduates of BSc Creative Computing will possess a material understanding of computational technologies and a set of computing and coding skills much in demand across the digital sector.

Career paths

Graduates will be well paced to work in the following roles:

• Creative Technologist
• Creative Developer
• Web Developer
• UX Developer
• iOS App Developer
• Software Developer
• IoT / Smart Products Developer
• Front – End Developer
• Digital Strategist
• Live Events Technologist
• Technology Researcher
• Machine Intelligence Developer
• Broadcast Technologist
• IT Specialist
• Digital Project Manager
• Digital Entrepreneur
• Digital Creative
• Interactive Designer