BSc Computing with Creative Design
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing, combining computing technology with creative design. Core topics include Programming, Project Management, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, entitling graduates to professional membership. An Industrial Work Experience module is available, and a collaborative project links students with the Cardiff School of Art and Design.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104-112 A level: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 88%: 23 offers from 26 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 78%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Design Thinking
- Technology and Society
- Principles of Programming
- Human Computer Interaction
- Explore
- Web Design & Databases
- Mobile & Web Technologies
- Physical Computing
- Expand
- Collaborative Project
- Creative Design and Innovation
- Multimedia & Interaction
- Digital Business
- Development Project
- UX and Digital Content
- Professional, Sustainable & Ethical Technology
- Advanced Web Technology
- Social Humanoid Robotics
- Technology Project Management
- Industrial Work Experience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing with Creative Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £44,000. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Computing (other).
What do graduates of BSc Computing with Creative Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing with Creative Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing with Creative Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computing with Creative Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
88% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 23 offers from 26 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Computing with Creative Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computing with Creative Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.