Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Computing with Creative Design

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The Cardiff Metropolitan University BSc Computing with Creative Design with Foundation Year is a four-year full-time programme designed to develop computing skills with a strong focus on creative and design opportunities. 

Students explore the fundamentals of computer-based and software-driven systems, incorporating modern design thinking, and are introduced to Human-Computer Interaction principles for user experience and interaction design. The course equips individuals with skills to bridge technical and creative fields.

This degree holds accreditation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, ensuring industry-relevant standards. The initial foundation year prepares students, especially those who need to strengthen their academic skills or are returning to education, before they progress to the three-year degree programme. 

Students have the option to complete a year-long industry placement between Years 2 and 3, gaining valuable real-world experience. Learning methods include technical labs, projects, case studies, and guest talks, with assessment by examinations, practical assignments, reports, and presentations.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. They can also choose to upload their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Applicants need qualifications such as A-levels, a BTEC National/Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma, a T Level Merit or an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
  • Applicants from other countries can submit qualifications that are considered equal to A-levels.

English Proficiency: 

  • Applicants whose first language is not English need to show they can use English well. This usually means achieving an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no score lower than 5.5 in any section. 
  • Applicants can also provide equivalent scores from other recognised tests like PTE and TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates work as:

  • Software Developer (with creative emphasis)
  • User Experience (UX) Designer
  • Web Designer and Developer
  • Games Developer
  • Multimedia Content Creator
  • Digital Product Designer

Cost of study

International students taking the BSc Computing with Creative Design with Foundation Year at Cardiff Metropolitan University pay £16,000 per year as tuition fees.

Admission

Applications for this course can be submitted through the university’s online application form. Please speak to our trained counsellors for assistance.

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