University of Leicester

Creative Computing BSc

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

Our degree in Creative Computing explores the exciting intersection of creativity and technology. Whether you're drawn to generative AI, extended reality, game development or creative experience design, you'll gain foundational skills that are needed to understand the cutting-edge technologies that are transforming the digital landscape. By developing both technical expertise and creative thinking skills, you’ll have the ability to design interactive applications, immersive experiences, and innovative design projects.

Our focus is on coursework and projects, allowing you to demonstrate your creativity and technical skills through practical applications. You’ll engage in real-world projects through collaborations with external partners such as the National Space Centre and Culture Leicestershire, gaining sought-after experience working on innovative and industry-relevant challenges. Our degree encourages entrepreneurial thinking with a year-long entrepreneurial project in your final year, where you’ll apply your learning to develop and refine a product or service, from concept through to prototype.

The field of creative computing is ever-changing, and we’re committed to keeping our curriculum up-to-date to reflect this. Recently, we’ve integrated Generative AI techniques across the majority of our modules, ensuring you're equipped with the skills needed for the future of creative technologies. After the second year, you can decide to pursue a Year in Industry or Study Abroad, gaining experience that will set you aside in the job market.

Our industry connections provide you with the chance to collaborate on projects with major organisations and gain insights into the latest industry trends. No specific subjects at A-level are required, but you should ideally have a mix of arts and sciences qualifications. If you have all sciences or all arts, we will check your personal statement for evidence of sustained and credible activity in whichever side of things you're missin

Key highlights

  • Real-world projects with partners including the National Space Centre
  • Year-long final-year entrepreneurial project from concept to prototype
  • Generative AI techniques integrated across most modules
  • Option of a Year in Industry or Study Abroad
  • Covers generative AI, extended reality, game development and experience design
  • Assessment focused on coursework and practical projects

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — A/AS-levels: BBB.
  • A-level: BBC — with EPQ; + EPQ at grade B
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 24 of which must be at Distinction
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points.
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Nationals: Pass Extended Diploma with DDM.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • Game developer
  • XR developer
  • Creative technologist
  • Interaction designer
  • UX designer
  • Front-end developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790; £10,050 | International: £25,100

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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