BSc (Hons)
Undergraduate degree - single honours
This Creative Computing degree course explores the dynamic intersection of creativity and technology, where imaginative ideas meet innovative tools to produce surprising, useful, and impactful outcomes.
You'll be empowered to use computing not just as a technical skill, but as a means to enhance human creativity and tackle real-world challenges.
By studying Creative Computing at Bath Spa, you’ll learn to craft compelling ideas, design interactive experiences, code with purpose, and think critically about digital solutions.
Our goal is to help you become a versatile and imaginative creative technologist, equipped with a rare blend of technical proficiency and creative flair that’s highly sought after across the digital industries.
My goal was always to become a games designer, and thanks to Bath Spa that goal is now a reality. I gained everything I needed to get my foot into the industry: creative thinking, leadership, management, work placements and programming experience, all alongside an extensive portfolio filled with my projects throughout the years, with games from small single player stories to multiplayer arenas and Virtual Reality experiences. This breadth of knowledge and showcase of work was the very core to getting where I am today.
Matt Westlake, Junior Game Developer at Ndemic Creations
Find out what our students are working by following @bsu_schoolofdesign.
BSU's Creative Computing students gain invaluable real-world experience by building a website for Accessible Wells, a charity dedicated to improving accessibility in Wells for disabled people.
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Creative Computing is a future-focused course that blends imagination with innovation, teaching students to harness technology as a tool for creative expression and problem-solving.
You’ll explore areas like coding, web development, immersive media, and interaction design, while developing a unique portfolio of work.
Through hands-on projects, collaboration with peers, and engagement with industry, you’ll gain in-demand skills in creative coding, UX, digital storytelling and game development preparing you to thrive in the fast-paced world of creative technology.
Year one
You'll build a strong foundation in creative computing by exploring both the technical and creative aspects in equal measure. You’ll learn to code through modules focused on programming fundamentals and web development, while also diving into creative problem-solving, experience design, and coding for the visual arts. These modules are designed to help you understand how technology can be used as a powerful tool for creative expression and innovation.
Year two
You'll deepen your understanding of core principles while beginning to specialise in areas such as immersive media and physical computing. Through a mix of core and optional modules, you’ll collaborate on industry-informed projects, explore emerging technologies, and experiment with cutting-edge tools and platforms—gaining practical experience and refining your creative and technical focus.
Year three
In Year three, the focus shifts to launching your career, with an emphasis on creative research, professional insight, and entrepreneurial thinking. You’ll develop a distinctive, industry-ready portfolio of creative computing artefacts, supported by modules that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
Areas of exploration may include creative applications of AI, casual web and mobile game development, and cybersecurity - equipping you with the skills and confidence to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.
Creative Computing is entirely coursework-assessed, allowing you to focus on developing a diverse and balanced portfolio of creative projects.
These may include prototype software, websites, apps, games, and immersive VR experiences. Assessment types are varied and designed to reflect real-world creative and professional practices.
You’ll be evaluated through project documentation, reflective essays, and pitch-style presentations. You'll get the opportunity to articulate your ideas, demonstrate your process, and showcase your work in engaging and professional formats.
You’ll be taught through practical workshops and project-based learning. These sessions are supported by individual and team tutorials throughout your Creative Computing course. The practical nature of the course offers you the time and freedom to try new ideas, develop new skills and take a deep dive into topics of interest.
A network of visiting speakers and mentors keeps you in touch with the tech and creative sectors, while our technical demonstrators support you in developing new skills.
To find out more about how we teach and how you'll learn, please read our information on Your Learning and Teaching at BSU.
This course offers or includes the following modules. The modules you take will depend on your pathway or course combination (if applicable) as well as any optional or open modules chosen. Please check the programme document for more information.
At BSU, our courses are designed to equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills they’ll need for the real world. To do this, we are continually improving our courses by responding to feedback from students and other stakeholders. This may mean changes may be made to the curriculum. You’ll always be given notice of any such changes.
For more information on how we approach such changes at the university, please read our policies on
As part of your degree, you could study abroad on a placement at one of Bath Spa’s partner universities.
Our Creative Computing students benefit from collaborations with various digital and tech companies across Bath, Bristol and beyond.
Our students are invited to collaborate with professionals within local industries, on research work and commissions.
You can also draw on our networks to help secure work placement and internship opportunities. A small selection of our contacts and collaborators include: IBM, Aardman Animations, Rocket Makers, We the Curious, Pervasive Media Studio, Age UK (B&NES)
Past field trips have included creative industry festivals such as Pixel Pioneers, London Games Festival, Now Play This and WASD alongside visits to immersive experiences like Wake the Tiger.
Recent graduates of Creative Computing are working at Rockstar Games, Codemasters, Complete Control, Dyson, Rocketmakers, Aerian, Network N and more.
The diverse nature of Creative Computing at Bath Spa opens up a wide range of employment opportunities in both the creative and tech sectors. Possible roles include:
You may also decide to pursue further study or train to teach with a PGCE.
If you’re a full-time undergraduate student starting your first year at Bath Spa University, you can apply for the Certificate in Global Citizenship, which you’ll study alongside your degree.
You’ll gain global awareness and add an international dimension to your student experience, and funding is available. On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be awarded a Certificate in Global Citizenship. This is in addition to your degree; it doesn’t change your degree title or results.
We actively encourage and support students in applying for prestigious creative and tech industry awards and programmes. These include opportunities like the South West Digital and Design Awards and the Tranzfuser games programme, where recent graduates have successfully secured funding, mentorship, and industry recognition for their projects. These experiences help students gain visibility, build professional networks, and take their ideas to the next level.
The following quote is from a student who successfully applied to the Tranzfuser games program to continue development of their final year "Commercial Games" project...
Tranzfuser is a great way to continue the development of both our studio and game. I am excited to use it to build our skills further and to see Project Sporox come to its computer-y fruition. However, and most importantly, Tranzfuser is a way to gain a better understanding of what makes a successful studio with longevity. It is an exciting way to evolve our already skilled and ambitious team into a strong and driven studio, serving as a real jumping off point for creating a company.
Develop a wealth of indispensable digital skills that you can take into your future career. One of only three Adobe Creative Campuses in the UK, we provide all Bath Spa students with access to the full Adobe Creative Suite, giving you the tools to communicate creatively, whatever your course or chosen professional field.
The Professional Placement Year (PPY) provides you with the opportunity to identify, apply for, and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months. Successful completion of this module will demonstrate your ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment.
By completing the module, you'll be entitled to the addition of 'with Professional Placement Year' to your degree title.
Before your PPY, you'll work to identify roles of interest and secure a placement. The Placements Team will support through timetabled sessions and 1:1 appointments.
As well as completing a minimum of 900 placement hours, you will complete two assessments demonstrating your skill development, growth in professional behaviours and how the PPY has impacted your future career aspirations.
As a BSc Creative Computing student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities designed to support hands-on learning and experimentation. Teaching takes place in high-end PC labs equipped with industry-standard software and hardware.
You can also hire out equipment using SISO, Bath Spa University’s free equipment loan service.
| Student | Annual tuition fee |
|---|---|
| UK full time | £9,535 |
| UK part time | £4,768 |
| International full time | £18,585 |
During the placement year, the fee is reduced to 20% of the full time fee. This applies to UK and EU/International students.
You may need to pay additional course costs over and above your tuition fees, for example, for specialist equipment or trips and visits. Please check the course Programme Document (linked under the main image on this page) for details of any additional costs. You can also read our Additional Course Costs Policy for further information.
Please visit our Funding pages for an overview of the funding options that may be available, including scholarships and bursaries.
We’re looking for curious, driven, and imaginative individuals who are excited by the possibilities at the intersection of creativity and technology.
The ideal candidate for Creative Computing is someone who enjoys experimenting with ideas, solving problems through design and code, and thinking critically about the digital world.
You don’t need to be an expert programmer—but you should be ready to learn, collaborate, and push boundaries.
We value applicants who show initiative, creative flair, and a genuine interest in digital innovation—whether through personal projects, schoolwork, or extracurricular activities.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of digital experiences and ready to build a portfolio that stands out, we’d love to see your application.
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below:
If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more.
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants
IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
Course enquiries
For further information about the programme or entry requirements, please email us at admissions@bathspa.ac.uk.
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Course leader: Dr Jake Hobbs
Email: j.hobbs@bathspa.ac.uk
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed under 'Typical offers' in the main column below. For combined courses, please check both subjects. If your qualification is not listed, please email admissions@bathspa.ac.uk with your specific details.
