Course summary

People who can both design and prototype interactive technology are in high demand within the creative industries. There are many opportunities that span from web and user experience work, all the way through to corporate research and development, marketing and branding, museum and galleries, E-Commerce, gaming, simulation, virtual production, extended reality (XR) - these are just some of the sectors you might choose to enter with a Creative Computing degree. According to the World Economic Forum, “We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another”. The emergence of digital technology and its impact on the creative economy is having a disruptive effect on society. These changes make an urgent call for the development of professionals with “createch” skills, able to effortlessly blend creative and technical proficiency in solving real-world problems. This programme has been designed to develop professionals equipped with the skills and the confidence to use computing technology as a creative and expressive medium. Over the course of three years, you will develop into a digital maker, equipped with creative problem-solving skills and an in-depth understanding of well-established and emergent technologies. You will: use computing technology as a creative and expressive medium to solve real-world problems develop your understanding of the key debates and future directions of computing technology develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills, working in multidisciplinary teams have opportunities to engage with leading creative computing industries in collaborative projects and briefs develop your professional identity, network and community