Creative Computing

University of Salford
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

People who can both design and prototype interactive technology are in high demand within the creative industries. There are many opportunities that span from web and user experience work, all the way through to corporate research and development, marketing and branding, museum and galleries, E-Commerce, gaming, simulation, virtual production, extended reality (XR) - these are just some of the sectors you might choose to enter with a Creative Computing degree.

According to the World Economic Forum, “We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another”. The emergence of digital technology and its impact on the creative economy is having a disruptive effect on society. These changes make an urgent call for the development of professionals with “createch” skills, able to effortlessly blend creative and technical proficiency in solving real-world problems.

This programme has been designed to develop professionals equipped with the skills and the confidence to use computing technology as a creative and expressive medium.

Over the course of three years, you will develop into a digital maker, equipped with creative problem-solving skills and an in-depth understanding of well-established and emergent technologies. You will:

use computing technology as a creative and expressive medium to solve real-world problems develop your understanding of the key debates and future directions of computing technology develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills, working in multidisciplinary teams have opportunities to engage with leading creative computing industries in collaborative projects and briefs develop your professional identity, network and community

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
BTEC MMM - DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2141 Web design professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
3132 IT user support technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Salford
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000