BSc Creative Computing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, focusing on creative computing. Core topics include programming. The course offers a professional placement year option, and the final year includes a creative project and a creative incubator where students work on real-world briefs and professional projects. Students build a portfolio showcasing their abilities in coding, web development, and immersive media.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- CodeLab I
- Web Dev I
- Ideation and UX Design
- Digital Storytelling
- Creative Coding
- Digital Visual Design
- CodeLab II
- Alternative and Emerging Technologies
- Creative Industry Challenge
- Computer 3D Modelling and Visualisation
- Indie Game Design
- Extended Realities
- Smartphone Apps
- Web Dev II
- Image, Sound and Code
- Physical Computing
- Data Visualisation
- Playful Media
- Professional Placement Year
- Creative Project
- Creative Incubator
- Cyber Security
- Serious Games
- Commercial Games
- Creative Web
- Web Games
- Creative AI
- Industry Ready
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Creative Computing at Bath Spa University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Creative Computing at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Creative Computing at Bath Spa University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.