Creative Computing

University of Westminster, London

The Creative Computing BSc addresses the digital technology industry's demand for graduates who combine creativity with strong programming and software development skills. This course will provide you with essential scripting skills and hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, focusing on web and 3D technologies. This preparation ensures that you’ll graduate with the technical expertise and skills needed for various careers in creative technology industries.During the first year of the course, you’ll cover principles of visual design, user experience, storytelling, and content creation. You’ll follow a user-centred software development approach, to design websites and interactive media prototypes. Simultaneously, you’ll build fundamental programming skills and understand mathematical concepts for creating interactive UI elements and 2D digital art.In the second year, you’ll focus on advanced front-end development, 3D interactive media, and Human-Computer Interaction. The course structure allows you to deepen your technical and practical competencies in specialised areas and trends of creative computing with work-based learning and optional modules.You can take an optional year-long work experience between years 2 and 3 to develop professional skills and gain industry exposure before graduation. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in hackathons and competitions as extracurricular activities throughout the course.The final year will prepare you for a career in creative technology industries or further studies. As a graduate you’ll be ready to engage creatively and critically in your profession, with the skills to navigate and influence a complex, dynamically changing world within the creative computing field.Professional accreditationCreative Computing BSc is intended to fulfil the educational requirements of the British Computer Society (BCS) for the CITP (Chartered IT Professional). Due to the 5- year accreditation timeline the course will be considered for the accreditation in 2027. The accreditation will be backdated to include the first intake from September 2025. On successful completion of this process your course will become accredited in 2027. Job RolesThis course will prepare you for a variety of roles in a range of present and future industries, including:AI and Machine Learning DeveloperCreative Coder/DeveloperDigital Content CreatorExtended Reality (XR – VR, AR, MR) developerFront-End Developer Game DesignerMobile Web DeveloperSearch Engine Optimisation (SEO) SpecialistUser Interface (UI) DesignerUX (User Experience) Expert