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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Creative Computing
University of Salford
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Creative Computing course at University of Salford.
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A level
96 - 112 UCAS points
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G453
Here's what University of Salford says about its Creative Computing course.
In an era where digital innovation drives nearly every industry, creative computing sits at the intersection of art, design, and computer science. It empowers you to harness computing tools for imaginative expression, allowing you to build interactive systems, virtual realities, AI-driven art, and immersive experiences.
As the world becomes increasingly digitized, companies across various sectors, including entertainment and media, education, and healthcare, are seeking professionals who can think creatively while utilising advanced technological skills. This course enables you to develop critical problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a deep understanding of user-centered design; preparing you for diverse career paths in pioneering research and innovative applications, such as generative art, game design, and interactive storytelling, which are transforming how we interact with technology.
Ultimately, this course equips you not only with technical proficiency, but with a future-facing outlook allowing you to contribute to the shaping of digital cultures and identity. The University of Salford is at the heart of technological innovation in the North, and our base at Media City UK serves as a platform for students to engage directly with industry through live briefs, behind-the-scenes tours, networking events and more.
You will
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Develop programming proficiency across a range of disciplines, enabling you to build creative digital projects.
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Create digital art, graphics, and multimedia, developing your unique identity as a creative technologist.
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Develop skills to think critically and solve problems using technology in creative ways.
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Learn to work with data for creating meaningful, informative and aesthetic visualisations.
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Build skills in teamwork, communication, and managing large-scale creative technical tasks.
Placement options are also available
Source: University of Salford
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Creative computing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1
- Programming and Generative Art
- Front-end Development
- Introduction to Creative Play
- Physical Computing
- Introduction to JavaScript
- Creative Computing in the Arts and Society
Year 2
- Creative Collaboration
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematical Practice in Creative Computing
- Interaction Design and The Internet of Things
- Full-Stack Development
- XR Design
Year 3
- Creative Industry Challenge
- Computational Ethics Project
- Mobile and Web Project
- Generative Art Project
- Digital Arts Exhibition
How you will be assessed
This programme is assessed via coursework, not exam. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Salford
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Salford students who took the Creative Computing course - or another course in the same subject area.
Student information
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Creative Computing or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Photography | C | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| Art and Design | B | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Salford graduates who took Creative Computing - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took Creative Computing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£32.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Creative Computing.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about University of Salford on The Student Room.
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Salford is a diverse, ambitious and thriving University – our community encompasses over 23,000 students, 2500 staff and 170,000 alumni, with a student body from over 130 different countries.
We’re located in Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England. Our main Peel Park campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre and, across the way, we have the Frederick Road campus that is home to our healthcare courses. We are also the only university with a MediaCity campus, sitting right next to neighbours such as ITV and the BBC.
Industry connections are at the heart of everything we do. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges, helping you to graduate confident and ready to step into your chosen career.
We are leading in areas including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. For example, our base at Media City encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics and the media production industry.
We invest heavily in our own campus facilities for the benefit of our students. For example, we have the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment building, which is totally electric-powered and supported by 154 solar panels. We also have an Energy House, where research teams can test out the energy efficiency of a home; and an anachronic chamber, which is so quiet that you can start to hear the sound of your own heartbeat.
Salford is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live, work and for future prospects.
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