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Creative Computing with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

14Jun
University of Salford - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

The world of arts and media is changing at a phenomenal rate, and there has never been a better time to explore your creativity and the ways in which you can apply it to the world around you. This Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and life as a student at Salford. You will then be in a strong position to progress onto your chosen degree pathway. This is a shared Foundation Year across Art, Design and Media disciplines, and will give you a collaborative environment to explore ideas, take creative risks and become confident independent learners. You will be joining a thriving and creative community. The Foundation Year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Creative Computing course. You will:

  • develop your creative skills and academic confidence
  • familiarise yourself with student life
  • prepare to study on one of our degree programmes
This course is not open to international students.

Modules

The Creative Computing degree is designed to progressively build competence across both skill-based technologies and creative problem-solving. The modules are intertwined and provide both theoretical and practice-based learning opportunities, building confidence as you progress. Don't worry if some of these concepts are new to you - you will be supported by your tutors along the way, helping to prepare you for rewarding professional employment when you graduate. Foundation Year

  • Digital Media Applications
  • Creative Methods
  • Introduction to Creative Coding
  • Creative Practice Major Project
  • Introduction to the Creative Industries
Year 1
  • Introduction to Web-based Technologies
  • Creative Coding Foundations
  • Maths for Computing
  • Introduction to Creative Play
  • Generative Art
  • Backend development
Year 2
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to XR Design
  • Physical Computing
  • Games and Virtual Worlds
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Human Data Interaction
Year 3
  • Major Project
  • Practice Led Dissertation
  • Creative Industry Challenge
  • Digital Project Management
  • Professional Development
- Creative Portfolio

Assessment method

You will be assessed via different methods, including: projects, coursework, presentations and a dissertation.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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:
G454
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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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90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Creative Computing with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS