Creative Computing BSc (Hons)

The Creative Computing BSc addresses the digital technology industrys demand for graduates who combine creativity with strong programming and software development skills. This course will provide you with essential scripting skills and hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, focusing on web and 3D technologies. This preparation ensures that you’ll graduate with the technical expertise and skills needed for various careers in creative technology industries.<br/><br/>During the first year of the course, you’ll cover principles of visual design, user experience, storytelling, and content creation. You’ll follow a user-centred software development approach, to design websites and interactive media prototypes. Simultaneously, you’ll build fundamental programming skills and understand mathematical concepts for creating interactive UI elements and 2D digital art. <br/><br/>In the second year, you’ll focus on advanced front-end development, 3D interactive media, and Human-Computer Interaction. The course structure allows you to deepen your technical and practical competencies in specialised areas and trends of creative computing with work-based learning and optional modules. <br/><br/>You can take an optional year-long work experience between years 2 and 3 to develop professional skills and gain industry exposure before graduation. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in hackathons and competitions as extracurricular activities throughout the course.<br/><br/>The final year will prepare you for a career in creative technology industries or further studies, including more advanced use of our brand new Immersive Development Lab. As a graduate you’ll be ready to engage creatively and critically in your profession, with the skills to navigate and influence a complex, dynamically changing world within the creative computing field.

The University of Westminster is a global university in London with a supportive and welcoming community of over 20,000 students from over 160 countries. <br/><br/>Students receive tailored support through personal tutors, mentoring from industry professionals and access to Zone29 - a nine-storey hub for enterprise and career success offering placements, events and one-to-one advice. You can also look forward to opportunities for UK and international travel and free perks like breakfast, gym membership and a wide range of student clubs to support your wellbeing. <br/><br/>Westminster was ranked number 1 in the UK for work-based learning (Forage UK University and Educator Awards 2023) and shortlisted for Best Entrepreneurial Initiative at the London Higher Awards in 2024. They were awarded TEF Silver in the 2023 teaching excellence framework. They have been rated Silver for Student Experience and Student Outcomes, indicating a very high standard in these areas.