Course summary
Push boundaries with technology and harness AI to take your ideas to the next level with SAE’s pioneering BA/BSc (Hons) Creative Computing and AI degree. Exploring AR, VR, projection mapping, 3D printing, motion capture and more, you’ll be ahead of the curve in this groundbreaking new industry, with the tools and knowledge to really pack a punch creatively. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the creative industries and spearheading society’s technological revolution, totally redefining the role of the digital creator. If you’re keen to get to grips with generative AI and explore computing specifically through a creative lens, SAE’s Bachelor of Creative Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree will help you make vibrant creative collateral using technology and AI as part of your production tool kit. Designed for ambitious creatives from all backgrounds, this inclusive creative technology course provides a practical route into one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors, whether you’re just starting higher education studies or looking for a mid-career change. As you discover the sweet spot where technology meets creativity, you’ll cover transformative topics like generative artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality (XR), projection mapping and application development, while building technology-enabled interactive experiences. Having AI embedded across the full length of the degree makes this course truly unique – with many UK creative technology degrees offering only a small selection of AI-focused modules. Using AI in a computing environment instantly opens up your creative options, giving you access to a whole plethora of talents and skills you might not naturally possess. Exploring visual, text, video and interactive media, you’ll build a stunning multimedia portfolio of creative artefacts across the immersive media space. During your time with us, you’ll become proficient at using the latest creative AI tools and software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro), ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Ollama, LM Studio, Resolume and Apple Vision Pro with Xcode and Swift. On top of this, you’ll regularly trial a host of additional AI tools and software as they evolve at rapid speed, including them in your workflows so you’re consistently at the vanguard of this exciting new field. At SAE, we encourage you to tailor your learning to your interests and passions, empowering you to explore an exceptionally broad range of creative outputs – everything from music videos, iPhone animation and apps, to virtual avatars, 3D character printing and streaming projects on YouTube, Twitch and TikTok.
Modules
Two year accelerated degree Year 1: Trimester 1 - Introductory Programming, Creative Computing Tools and Technology Trimester 2 - Applied Experience Design, Artificial Intelligence for Creative Industries Trimester 3 - Creative Studio 1 Year 2: Trimester 4 - Creative Studio 2 Trimester 5 - Research and Development, Advanced Specialised Project Trimester 6 - Creative Computing and AI Major Project
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Applicants must meet the general entry requirements outlined below. You will also need to provide evidence that you are proficient in the English language. More details can be found at http://www.sae.edu/gbr
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - A* - D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D* - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits M: 42 credits P: 3 credits
Scottish Higher - A - C
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £11440 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £11440 | Year 1 |
| England | £11440 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11440 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11440 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11440 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11440 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
SAE Institute
Georgia House
38 Pall Mall
Liverpool
L3 6AL
