Creative Computing

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID G453

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,120 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Creative Computing

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

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.

Want to find out more about our Creative Computing course? You can sign up to an Open Day here, or attend a C ampus tour. If you have any general questions please contact course enquiries.

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

Placement

options available

International

students accepted

This is for you if...

You like to experiment and get things working

You are passionate about digital technology and interaction design

You are creative, inquisitive and inventive

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

We are looking for students who are passionate about digital technology and interaction design, we want creative, inquisitive, inventive individuals. We are looking for students who are bright and energetic, and who love innovation. We want you to be excited by creative coding and scripting and like to experiment and get things working. This course is for individuals who can think independently and are motivated to deliver and get the job done.

You will need to submit a personal statement as part of your submission. A personal statement is a summary (up to 4,000 characters) of your academic, professional/life experience and future goals.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent).

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS points

96 - 112 points

A Levels

96 - 112 UCAS points

T level

Merit

BTEC National Diploma

MMM - DMM

Scottish Highers

96 - 112 points

Irish Leaving Certificate

96 - 112 points

International Baccalaureate

28 points

International Students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.5 with no element below 5.5.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree.

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Upon graduation, students will apply their skills into a range of existent as well as emerging roles, including but not limited to Web development (Front/Backend), App development, Game Development, Multimedia, Interface Design, XR, VR, AR, and Digital Project Management.

FURTHER STUDY

Graduates from this course could go on to study one of our Postgraduate courses, including:

MA Animation

MSc Games and Extended Reality (XR)

A taste of what you could become

A Web Developer

A UX Designer

An App Developer

An Interface Designer

A Creative Digital Project Manager

And more...

Career Links

Our Creative Computing degree course benefits from established partnerships with creative companies in the UK. These industry relationships work on different levels ranging from guest lecturers, live briefs, placement opportunities and extra-curricular activities. These include the BBC, Matmi New Media, Trunk Manchester, Yippee Entertainment and Carbon Digital, among others.