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Do you aspire to build a career in game development, honing your skills in crafting engaging stories, visuals, and programming? Are you captivated by digital media and the evolving frontiers of artificial intelligence? Do you wish to unleash both the creative power of technology and your personal potential? If yes, our BSc Digital Media and Creative Computing program is perfect for you. You'll develop a thorough grasp of digital media's societal influence while learning to channel its capabilities to bring your creative ideas to life. Simultaneously, you'll achieve proficiency in computing science, gaining expertise in programming, game design, web and app development, machine learning, and AI. The program allows you to customize the focus between digital media and computing to align with your career goals. Our innovative campus provides state-of-the-art resources to fuel your creativity. The TV Studio's professional three-camera system lets you shoot high-definition footage, which you can edit to industry standards in our Media Suite. For game development, our advanced graphics and computing lab features high-performance workstations equipped with powerful GPUs. You'll receive mentorship from both academic specialists and industry professionals, helping you navigate your career path. Upon graduation, you'll possess a sought-after skillset valued by employers in the digital creative sector. Potential career paths include web or app development, game design, visual effects, software engineering, sound production, digital content creation, or marketing. Post-Graduation Opportunities The creative sector is among the world's fastest-growing industries, with AI transforming media production and distribution. The demand for software services continues to surge, with the UK ranking as the third-largest hub for CreaTech investment globally, trailing only the US and China. This growth spans fields like digital heritage narratives, AI-enhanced visual effects, and immersive media. Our program equips you to excel in this dynamic landscape. You'll graduate with a unique blend of technical and creative abilities that employers highly prize—expertise in programming, software development, and AI, coupled with creative proficiency in digital storytelling and content production. The program's practical focus ensures you can apply your learning in professional settings. Beyond creation, you'll learn to assess your work critically, incorporate feedback, and articulate your vision. Team projects will provide collaborative experience, while placement opportunities expand your industry knowledge and professional network. The comprehensive skills and attributes you develop will prepare you to succeed in today's job market and adapt to future opportunities.
This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry. 
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions. 
English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C. 
In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics.
A levels
ABB including one of the following subjects:  Mathematics, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Accountancy, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Biology, Design & Technology, Digital Media & Design
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDM in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject
Diploma: DD in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject plus B at A level in one of the subjects specified above 
Extended Certificate: D in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject plus BB at A level in one of the subjects specified above 
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services‚ÄØand Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
International Baccalaureate 
32 points overall to include HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretations or Analysis and Approaches), Computing Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics
English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):  
IELTS: 6.0  overall (minimum 5.5  in all components)