Diploma in Creative Computing

Creative Computing is designed to meet the growing industry demand for technically proficient, innovative, adaptable graduates.  The course enhances key industry-valued skills to boost employment opportunities. If you're eager to explore cutting-edge technologies, elevate your skills, and stand out in your field, Creative Computing is for you.

This unique one-year programme is open to BCU students who have successfully completed the second year of their undergraduate degree. After completing Creative Computing, you’ll rejoin the final year of your degree, applying your newly acquired skills to elevate your studies and make a greater impact. If you successfully complete the Diploma year and the final year of your degree, your final award will include the Creative Computing Diploma, e.g., BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Creative Computing Diploma.

Delivered in partnership with staff from arts, computing, games and user experience, the course offers a balanced curriculum, allowing you to develop your creative and technical ability to become a creative problem solver who can reimagine possibilities, explore original ideas and exceed expectations.

Alongside the university’s internationally leading academics in immersive technologies, AI, inclusive technologies and accessibility, you will have access to state-of-the art facilities, such as creative studios, workshops, and high spec computer labs.  

Discover how the fusion of art and technology is shaping the future of entertainment, education, healthcare and beyond by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI, wearables, robotics, augmented/virtual reality and smart devices.  

You will adopt industry practices and standards through hands-on project modules. Creating practical solutions that address current industry demands, culminating in a showcase of your work at our annual Innovation Festival, where industry guests will experience your products firsthand.

Collaborating in interdisciplinary teams will give you the opportunity to strengthen your communication, teamwork, critical thinking, leadership, and time management skills, key abilities highly valued in industry.

If you're eager to be at the cutting edge of art and technology, shaping the future to meet industry needs, then unleash your potential at Creative Computing.

The course is supported with a wide range of cutting-edge facilities within the City Centre Campus. Our project spaces enable a collaborative atmosphere where students can cultivate teamwork and creativity, crucial for successful product design.

Alongside specialist spaces, such as the Maker Lab which contains 3D printers for rapid prototyping.  We also have a dedicated motion capture (Mocap) lab, alongside which we provide resources like Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, and Microsoft HoloLens, enabling students to develop and test pioneering VR and AR experiences. 

We also have many open access areas where students can study together and even hire out laptops for use in these spaces and others within the university.

Within the University there are many internationally recognised research teams giving you the opportunity to collaborate with them on exciting interdisciplinary projects.