Computing skills are in-demand across a range of industries, and this creative computing degree has been designed to help you gain the key skills and knowledge valued by businesses.

The skills of a creative technologist are wide-ranging. You will need good creative design ability and the vision to conceptualise and find new solutions. You must also have the technical skills to develop prototypes and applications.

As you study you will have the valuable opportunity to develop and gain experience in using these diverse skills. This process will help you to take control of your own skills and give you the freedom to work across the spectrum of creative computing industries.

The course will begin with fundamental topics that will ground your learning experiences as the course progresses. You will also have the opportunity to learn about user experience (UX) based design.

In year two you will contribute to a team project, building your transferable skills in communications and teamwork. Optional modules at this level will allow you to pursue a specialist area of interest.

You will finish the course with a final year project that will let you showcase your knowledge and skills.

Placement*

You will have the option to take this course with a full-time placement over one year with a relevant organisation. This will allow you to gain practical experience in a professional environment before you return to the final year of your studies.

Popular roles for creative computing degree graduates include:

• web designer/ developer
• games designer/ developer
• interactive UI engineer
• user experience designer
• interaction designer
• application designer/ developer.