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Course Overview

The combination of creativity and computing is highly sought-after by industry and there is a real demand for creative coders, digital technologists and computer artists of all kinds.

Creative Computing is a future-oriented course that comprises creativity, computing, and business, with the ability to choose the arts (BA) or science (BSc) pathway.

In your first year, you will cover the fundamentals of computing and programming, digital design and Information Management. You will work in a digital arts lab and produce games and apps.

The second year of the course includes an opportunity to work on a collaborative project in a real-world situation. Your technical training will include web and mobile technologies and Big Data analysis.

Those students who choose the arts pathway will find themselves making narratives for games or writing, staging digital installations, or giving live performances. Those who pursue the science path will focus on areas such as software architecture, systems design, machine learning, or cognitive science.

Year 3 features a major project in which you will develop a product and become an entrepreneur. This is supported by studies of computational creativity (machines that create), emerging technologies, social computing, ethics, law, and activism. The technological focus extends to AI technologies and computing for health. Arts pathway students will work in areas such as games and culture, and technology management.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A/AS-levels: BBB. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level.
  • EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B.
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 24 of which must be at Distinction. 
  • International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points.
  • BTEC Nationals: Pass Extended Diploma with DDM.

No specific subjects at A-level are required, but you should ideally have a mix of arts and sciences qualifications. If you have all sciences or all arts, we will check your personal statement for evidence of sustained and credible activity in whichever side of things you're missing, such as evidence of computing, programming or web skills, or creative or artistic ability.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Fees

UK/EU Student Fee:

The University of Leicester has made the decision to keep fees for EU students at the same level as UK student fees for this year despite this no longer being a UK Government requirement.

  • £9250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years.
  • Year in Industry: your fee will be 15% of the full-time tuition fee that applies in that year.

If you are a resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland you will need to pay a deposit of £2000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

International Student Fee:

  • £21515 per year
  • Year in Industry: £3227.25 which is 15% of the full-time tuition fee.

You will need to pay a deposit of £2000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.


This information was accurate on : 22/03/2021
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