Creative Computing (BSc)
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    Creative Computing (BSc)

    University of Southampton
    University of Southampton
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Southampton
    University Rank:#87
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 36,848 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Creative Computing (BSc)

    About

    Design and build innovative digital experiences that bring art, science, and technology together on our creative computing degree. You'll get the experience you need to succeed in creative digital industries, using sculpture and fabrication, textiles, and 3D printing.

    Build your strengths and skills in team production and design systems thinking. You'll use industry-standard technology and philosophical and ethical approaches throughout this creative computing course. Creating digital projects that relate to culture, society, and the environment.

    You'll research the aesthetic, sustainable, and political aspects of computer media formats including:

    • networks
    • social media
    • digital games
    • open source and activist initiatives

    As a creative computing student, you'll benefit from:

    • virtual reality, augmented reality, robot design and programming systems
    • access to fabrication and construction equipment
    • working directly with the research labs focusing on social and collaborative computing
    • guest speakers and taking part in industry events and projects across the whole School of Art
    • chances to showcase your work both in the UK and internationally
    • optional study trips abroad and in the UK, to visit museums, galleries, and industry events

    Year in industry

    You'll have the option to apply to spend an extra year working in industry to develop your workplace experience. The year in employment offers you the chance to complete a work placement between part 2 and part 3 of your degree. If you pass, you will graduate with 'Year in Employment' on your degree certificate.

    Year abroad

    You'll have the option to spend an extra year studying abroad, where you will be able to choose to join a programme with one of our partner universities worldwide between Parts 2 and 3. This provides you with an opportunity to enrich your academic learning by experiencing a different academic environment in a vibrant cultural context. If you Pass, you will graduate with 'a Year Abroad' on your degree certificate.

    We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

    Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For Academic year 202526

    A-levels

    BBB including a creative, humanities and/or computing subject.

    A-levels additional information

    A Level offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

    A-levels with Extended Project Qualification

    If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: BBC and grade A in the EPQ.

    A-levels contextual offer

    We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

    or

    International Baccalaureate Diploma

    Pass, with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject.

    International Baccalaureate contextual offer

    We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

    International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) statement

    Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

    or

    BTEC

    Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Extended Diploma in a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject. Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in an A level including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject. Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BB in two A levels including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject.

    RQF BTEC

    We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

    QCF BTEC

    Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC Extended Diploma in a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject. Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus B in an A level in a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject. Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus BB in two A levels including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject.

    We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

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    Access to HE Diploma
    Irish Leaving Certificate
    Scottish Qualification offers
    Cambridge Pre-U
    Welsh Baccalaureate
    T Level

    Access to HE Diploma

    60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 24 must be at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject.

    Irish Leaving Certificate

    Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017)

    H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject.

    Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2016)

    B1 B1 B1 B1 B2 B2 including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject.

    Scottish Qualification

    Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education.

    Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

    Cambridge Pre-U

    M2 M2 M2 in three principal subjects including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject.

    Welsh Baccalaureate

    BBB from 3 A levels including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject or BB from two A levels including a creative, humanities, and/or computing subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

    Welsh Baccalaureate additional information

    Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

    Welsh Baccalaureate contextual offer

    We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

    T-Level

    T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development at Merit overall with B in Core and Merit in Specialism.

    English Program Requirements

    Find the equivalent international qualifications for our entry requirements.

    English language requirements

    If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

    IELTS score requirements
    overall score
    6.5
    reading
    6.0
    writing
    6.0
    speaking
    6.0
    listening
    6.0

    We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.

    Career

    Careers

    Your course allows you to focus on your career ambitions, whether it is as a developer, designer, artist or project manager.

    Areas you could go into include:

    • user experience design (UX)
    • creative AI and robotics design
    • digital media production
    • app design
    • brand development and management
    • installations and UX for museums, galleries and heritage sites
    • game development
    • project management
    • art practice

    You will prepare for your career by:

    • creating prototypes, give presentations and have the chance to exhibit
    • gaining an understanding of your industry’s professional standards and values
    • working to commercially relevant briefs
    • making contacts at our industry partners throughout the course

    Careers services at Southampton

    We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you. This support includes:

    • work experience schemes
    • CV and interview skills and workshops
    • networking events
    • careers fairs attended by top employers
    • a wealth of volunteering opportunities
    • study abroad and summer school opportunities

    We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

    Work in industry

    Between years 2 and 3 you can choose to take a year in employment.

    You can also opt to take short industry internships between semesters.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,848 / year
    Creative Computing (BSc)
    University of Southampton
    University of Southampton
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Southampton

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