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BSc Creative Computing

University of the Arts London

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing, integrating technical and creative disciplines. The final year features a self-directed graduation project and computational approaches to machine intelligence. Students can also undertake an optional professional placement year in industry.

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Institution
University of the Arts London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Creative Computing
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
W29F/W299
Typical offer
UCAS 104
Median salary
£29,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: For Year 1 entry: Grades BCC or above at A-level Merit Merit Merit (MMM) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design) Access to Higher Education Diploma with 104 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design) Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4) and 1 A Level at Grade C or above Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma. For Year 0 entry: Grades CC or above at A-level Merit Pass Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design) Access to Higher Education Diploma with 64 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Computer Science and ICT, or Design and Technology, or Art and Design) Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma. And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C). If students do not have a Science or Mathematics-based A-level, they should normally have at least Grade B/Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics. Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your personal statement.

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What students say

Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 94%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 89%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 93%
  • Student voice: 92%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 55%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
  • East Midlands: 10%
  • London: 70%
  • South East: 10%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started

  • A levels: 75%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Access course: 5%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Year 3 (Optional Year in Industry)
  • Year 3 / 4

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Creative Computing at University of the Arts London earn?

The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Computing (other).

What do graduates of BSc Creative Computing at University of the Arts London do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Creative Computing at University of the Arts London?

94% 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 University of the Arts London?

The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.

Does BSc Creative Computing at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Creative Computing at University of the Arts London?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.