Course summary
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
- Develop programming proficiency across a range of disciplines, enabling you to build creative digital projects.
- Create digital art, graphics, and multimedia, developing your unique identity as a creative technologist.
- Develop skills to think critically and solve problems using technology in creative ways.
- Learn to work with data for creating meaningful, informative and aesthetic visualisations.
- Build skills in teamwork, communication, and managing large-scale creative technical tasks.
Modules
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
- Creative Collaboration
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematical Practice in Creative Computing
- Interaction Design and The Internet of Things
- Full-Stack Development
- XR Design
- Creative Industry Challenge
- Computational Ethics Project
- Mobile and Web Project
- Generative Art Project
Assessment method
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.
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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
- Course code:
- G453
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 - 31 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is proof of this.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT