BSc Creative Technologies
About this course
The BSc (Hons) in Creative Technologies is an undergraduate degree blending computer science and design practices to prepare students for digital and creative industries. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or spend a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules such as Professional Perspectives, Web Technologies, Imperative Programming Foundations, and Introduction to Embedded Systems, with optional choices including Mathematics for Computing and Creative Practice. The second year progresses into practical application through Industrial Projects, Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience, Prototyping and Fabrication, Data Systems, Management and Ethics, AI and Game Design, and Design, Art, Creativity and Storytelling. The final year involves advanced study and independent research through Individual Project, Research Methods, Civic Computing Intervention, Creative Visualisation, and Internet of Things, alongside optional modules like Information Visualisation and Advanced Game Development.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A-levels: Including minimum Grade C in Maths and grade C and Physics/Electronics.* General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DMM-DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DMM-DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma in a relevant subject (Science/Maths/Computing/IT).* Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE in a relevant subject (Science/Maths/ Computing/IT)* T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Other subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Professional Perspectives
- Web Technologies
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Mathematics for Computing
- Issues in Media, Journalism and Politics
- Creative Practice
- Cist Cynhyrchu
- Production Toolkit
- Industrial Projects
- Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience
- Prototyping and Fabrication
- Data Systems, Management and Ethics
- AI and Game Design
- Design, Art, Creativity and Storytelling
- Individual Project
- Research Methods
- Civic Computing Intervention
- Creative Visualisation
- Internet of Things
- Information Visualisation
- Advanced Game Development
- Industry Placement Year
- Summer Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Creative Technologies at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £31,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Creative Technologies at Bangor University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Creative Technologies at Bangor University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Creative Technologies at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Does BSc Creative Technologies at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Creative Technologies at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.