Bath Spa University
Creative Computing (Gaming) (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
Bath Spa University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Creative Computing (Gaming) (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Science at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.

Overall student satisfaction
83 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29821 £25150 £29857
25-75 percentile range £24771 - £35770 £18886 - £32933 £21689 - £41100

Course Description

Shape playable worlds that inform, persuade and entertain.

  • Learn the essentials of games design and development as part of your Creative Computing course.
  • Create unique and surprising indie games that deploy industry-standard tools, techniques and publication routes.
  • Explore the role of game engines outside of games, and the emerging world of ‘serious games’.

Build a firm understanding of coding, interactive design and digital creativity, while developing skills in game making. You’ll graduate with a stunning portfolio of digital work, made with the latest tools and techniques used in the creative industries.

The gaming pathway celebrates the vibrancy of the Bath and Bristol games scene. You’ll learn from creative technologists and regional industry specialists, and contribute to exciting projects with independent games studios and freelance developers. Emerging highly employable, you’ll hold a diverse skills ‘toolkit’ that gives you an edge on typical computing or games design graduates.

More about the Professional Placement Year

A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where a student undertakes a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between the students' second and third years of undergraduate study. Students can engage in up to 3 placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) themselves with support from the Careers & Employability Team.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Creative Computing (Gaming) (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at Bath Spa University

50% Skilled trades occupations
20% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Conservation and environment professionals
0% Secretarial and related occupations
0% Finance Professionals

Creative Computing (Gaming) is almost entirely coursework assessed. You’ll deliver a varied and balanced collection of artefacts including game slices, prototype software, experiment portfolios, digital interfaces, interactive stories and web apps. Project work is supported by contextual essays, reflective commentaries, sketchbooks, reports, pitches, presentations, debates and b/vlogs.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Science

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Computing (Gaming) (Professional Placement Year), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Creative Computing (Gaming) (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £16905 year 1
International £16905 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 4

University Rankings

Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.

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Student composition of Bath Spa University

undergraduates:
7335
postgraduates:
1285
Total:
8620
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