Course Overview
Course summary
The Creative Computing BSc addresses the digital technology industry's demand for graduates who combine creativity with strong programming and software development skills. This course will provide you with essential scripting skills and hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, focusing on web and 3D technologies. This preparation ensures that you’ll graduate with the technical expertise and skills needed for various careers in creative technology industries.
During the first year of the course, you’ll cover principles of visual design, user experience, storytelling, and content creation. You’ll follow a user-centred software development approach, to design websites and interactive media prototypes. Simultaneously, you’ll build fundamental programming skills and understand mathematical concepts for creating interactive UI elements and 2D digital art.
In the second year, you’ll focus on advanced front-end development, 3D interactive media, and Human-Computer Interaction. The course structure allows you to deepen your technical and practical competencies in specialised areas and trends of creative computing with work-based learning and optional modules.
You can take an optional year-long work experience between years 2 and 3 to develop professional skills and gain industry exposure before graduation. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in hackathons and competitions as extracurricular activities throughout the course.
The final year will prepare you for a career in creative technology industries or further studies. As a graduate you’ll be ready to engage creatively and critically in your profession, with the skills to navigate and influence a complex, dynamically changing world within the creative computing field.
Top reasons to study with us
- Get real-life work experience – employability and enterprise are embedded in the modules with practical tasks and problem-solving exercises that mirror the workplace and, where possible, incorporate live briefs.
- State-of-the-art technologies and resources – you’ll have access to over 30 computing laboratories with an extensive range of software, providing access to Linux/UNIX, Windows, and Mac OS. You’ll have access to our XR and Motion capture Labs with cutting-edge Mixed Reality technology and Green Screens.
- Study in London – You’ll be based at our Cavendish Campus in central London. Our location means that you'll be perfectly placed to take advantage of career and collaboration opportunities in the city - a major technology hub.
- Develop in-demand skills – You’ll develop a blend of creative and technical expertise, graduating as a professional equipped with the skills needed for the future of digital and immersive experiences, making you highly valuable to employers and businesses.
Course structure
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course.
Subjects of study include:
- Client-side Development Fundamentals
- Game Enterprise
- Interaction Design and Digital Content Creation
- Requirements Modelling
- Software Development I
- Web Design and Development
Credit Level 4
Subjects of study include:
- 3D Interactive Media Development
- Advanced Client-Side Development
- Creative Computing Group Project
- Human Computer Interaction and User Experience
- XR Multimodal Interaction
and options from one or a mix of the following routes:
- Game Engine Architecture
- Mobile Application Development
- Server-Side Web Development
Credit Level 5
Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours – Creative Computing with Industrial Experience.
Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours – Creative Computing with International Experience.
Subjects of study include:
- Creative Computing Final Project
- New Web Media and Platforms
- Usability Testing and Evaluation
and options from one or a mix of the following routes:
- Advanced Interactive Media Development
- Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics
- Mobile Native Application Development
- Modern Front-end Web Development
Credit Level 6
Professional accreditation
Creative Computing BSc is intended to fulfil the educational requirements of the British Computer Society (BCS) for the CITP (Chartered IT Professional). Due to the 5- year accreditation timeline the course will be considered for the accreditation in 2027. The accreditation will be backdated to include the first intake from September 2025. On successful completion of this process your course will become accredited in 2027.
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Boost your employability
You'll get valuable work experience and increase your employability by completing a year in industry during the course.
Industry Knowledge
You’ll be taught by a teaching team with a wide range of experience both in industry and academia.
Employers around the world
The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.
Industry Links
We take full advantage of our central London location, a global city and a major creative, intellectual, and technology hub to enrich your learning experience. Our academic staff have strong connections with employers across various sectors, involving them in our curriculum design and encouraging their participation in our career education and guidance provision. By using current market data, we provide relevant guidance on trends and employer requirements, ensuring you receive industry-specific employability support. Additionally, you'll benefit from our connections to creative technology industries through a network of visiting speakers and mentors.
Work Experience
You'll have the opportunity to undertake an optional year in industry (work placement) and gain work experience, enhancing your employability after graduation.
Students studying the Creative Computing BSc will enrol from September 2025. Our students from similar courses, such as our Computer Science BSc, have previously undertaken work experience with the following organisations:
- Apple
- AppNexus
- Bromley Healthcare CIC
- Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- PGIM
- ServiceNow
- Sony
- SR Group
Job Roles
This course will prepare you for a variety of roles in a range of present and future industries, including:
- Front-End Developer
- User Interface (UI) Designer
- Creative Coder/Developer
- Mobile Web Developer
- Extended Reality (XR – VR, AR, MR) developer
- UX (User Experience) Expert
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Specialist
- Digital Content Creator
- Game Designer
- AI and Machine Learning Developer
International Opportunities
Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for - so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.
Opportunities could include:
- Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
- Attending an international summer school or field trip
- Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad
International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.
Find out more about our international opportunities, including funding options and where you can go.
Course Leader
Dr Daphne Economou
Senior Lecturer
Daphne Economou, a senior lecturer with over 25 years of academic experience holds a PhD in Virtual Reality Systems Design, a MA in Design for Interactive Media and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her teaching experience includes leading courses in Multimedia Computing and modules in Mobile User Experience and Interactive Product Development. Her research interests focus on User Experience Design, Virtual Reality, and Mobile Application Design. Daphne has coordinated and completed several EU-funded research projects and currently leads the Serious Games at Westminster research group. Additionally, Daphne is a founding member of the IEEE Education Society's Technical Committee on Immersive Learning Environments and has earned awards for innovative pedagogical practices, including the Westminster Learning & Teaching Excellence Award.
In today's digital era, the demand for creative technology specialists requires a blend of strong technical skills and deep academic knowledge to shape immersive experiences and digital creativity.
Course Team
Why study this course
Work placement opportunities
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement year to develop your skills and enhance your employability.
Fantastic central London location
Based at our Cavendish Campus in central London, you’ll enjoy the benefits of studying in a city renowned for its technological innovations.
Prepare for industry
You'll learn techniques and subjects such as visual design, user experience, storytelling and content creation, programming, interactive UI, 2D digital art, front-end development, 3D interactive media, and Human-Computer Interaction.
Entry Requirements
- A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
- T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
- International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
- BTEC Diploma – DD
- Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 4
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
Mature entrants without formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
View more information about our entry requirements and the application process.
- International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score
- We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements
- We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out about a range of university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.
English language requirements
- If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
- If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.
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Fees and Funding
UK tuition fee: £9,250
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Funding
As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
Find out about undergraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
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Additional costs
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International tuition fee: £17,000
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme
If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.
International student funding
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Additional costs
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TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
How you'll be taught
Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
- Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
How you'll be assessed
Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.
Assessments typically fall into two broad categories:
- Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
- Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
Supporting you
Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support — workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
- Personal tutors — support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team — provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
- Extra-curricular activities — volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more
Course Location
With state-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites, our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring,
Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.
For more details, visit our Cavendish Campus page.
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