Creative Computing BSc
About this course
BSc in Creative Computing, combining computing with creative technologies. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. After the second year, students may undertake a Year in Industry or Study Abroad. The final year includes a year-long project developing a product from concept to prototype.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 28%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 21%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Science Project
- Computers, Society and Professionalism
- Computational Creativity
- Emerging Technologies
- Mobile and Web Applications
- Global Cultures and Everyday Politics
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Independent Study
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Dissertation
- Computing Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
- Digital Art Production
- Creativity and Computing
- Game Development
- Ideation and Design
- Personal and Professional Development 1
- Data Insights for Business Decisions
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- Software Lifecycle and Quality
- Databases and Domain Modelling
- SciArt and Big Data Analysis
- Developmental Computing
- Personal and Professional Development 2
- Concurrent Design
- Entertainment Technology and Design
- User Interfaces Design and Evaluation
- Using Stories
- Digital Storytelling
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Organisations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Creative Computing BSc at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £61,500. The £45,500 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Computing (other).
What do graduates of Creative Computing BSc at University of Leicester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Creative Computing BSc at University of Leicester?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Creative Computing BSc at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Does Creative Computing BSc at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Creative Computing BSc at University of Leicester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.