Creative Computing BSc
University Of Leicester, United Kingdom
First Year Course Fee
USD 29,145
Course Accredited By
N/A
The combination of creativity and computing is highly sought-after by industry and there is a real demand for creative coders, digital technologists and computer artists of all kinds. Creative Computing is a future-oriented course that comprises creativity, computing and business.
- In your first year you will cover the fundamentals of computing and programming, digital design and Information Management. You will work in a digital arts lab and produce games and apps.
- The second year of the course includes an opportunity to work on a collaborative project in a real-world situation. Your technical training will include web and mobile technologies and Big Data analysis.
- Year 3 features a major project in which you will develop a product and become an entrepreneur. This is supported by studies of computational creativity (machines that create), emerging technologies, social computing, ethics, law and activism. The technological focus extends to AI technologies and computing for health. Arts pathway students will work in areas such as games and culture, and technology management.
Scholarship
- Citizens of Change 100 Scholarship - Anyone holding an offer of a place at Leicester - 50% fee reduction in first yea
- Science and Engineering International Merit Scholarship - International-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree in the University of Leicester College of Science and Engineering - £3,000 or £5,000 per yea
- Family Loyalty Discount - Any child, sibling or spouse of a Leicester student or graduate - 10% fee discoun
- Media, Communications and Sociology International Merit Scholarship - International-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree in the University of Leicester School of Media, Communications and Sociology - £3,000 or £5,000 per yea
- Music scholarships - Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above - £50
- Sports scholarships - Students who compete at regional, national or international level - Facilities, coaching and financial suppor
- ULSB International Merit Scholarship - Students applying for a degree in the University of Leicester School of Business, starting September 2022 or later - £3,000 per year
Enrollment Cycles
- January 2024
Entry requirements
- A/AS-levels: BBB. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level.
- EPQ with A-levels: BBC EPQ at grade B.
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 24 of which must be at Distinction.
- International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points.
- BTEC Nationals: Pass Extended Diploma with DDM.
- No specific subjects at A-level are required, but you should ideally have a mix of arts and sciences qualifications. If you have all sciences or all arts, we will check your personal statement for evidence of sustained and credible activity in whichever side of things you're missing, such as evidence of computing, programming or web skills, or creative or artistic ability.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
Year 1
Modules
- Digital Arts Lab (year-long module)
- Computing Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
- Managing Digital Technologies
- Exploring our Digital Planet
- Creativity and Computing
- Games and Gamification
- Ideation and Design
Year 2
Core modules
- Concurrent Design (year-long module)
- Databases and Domain Modelling
- SciArt and Big Data Analysis
- Working in the Creative Industries
- Computational Arts
- Entertainment Design
Option modules
Choose one option module from:
- Using Stories
- Digital Storytelling
- Introduction to Sensation, Perception and Cognition for Creative Computing
Year 3
Core modules
- Computational Creativity (double module)
- Computers, Society and Professionalism
- Emerging Technologies
- Entrepreneurial Project
Option modules
Choose one option module from:
- AI Technologies
- Health Computing
Year in Industry or Abroad (optional)
- If you want to, you can spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions or working in an industrial placement (eligibility is dependent on your academic performance in Years 1 and 2). Alternatively, you can opt to continue studying at the University and complete your degree in three years.
UK Students
- Starting in 2022
- £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
- Year in Industry: your fee will be 15% of the full-time tuition fee that applies in that year
- If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.