Creative Computing BSc (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Creative Computing BSc (Hons) at Goldsmiths, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in sociology, social policy and anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £23500 | £28000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27500 | £16500 - £28000 | £20000 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of sociology, social policy and anthropology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £22450 | £26876 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16925 - £28392 | £20314 - £34845 |
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Course Description
Whether you’re interested in creative coding, digital art, electronic music, or app and games development, this programme will prepare you for a technology-focused career in the creative industries.
Why study BSc Creative Computing
- BSc Creative Computing helps you develop the creative, technical and critical thinking skills essential for a career in the creative industries
- You’ll develop coding skills, preparing you as a coder and creative technologist for a range of careers including app and games development, audio-visual effects, social media, digital art and advertising
- This degree will nurture your development not just as a technical expert, but also as a creative thinker, allowing you to learn and explore through a combination of technology and imagination
- You’ll learn creative technology skills from the ground up. There’s no need to know how to code before you join the course, we begin with the basics and build you up to a professional industry standard
- We’ll teach you multiple coding languages, covering areas such as graphics and sound programming, computational art and web development
- You’ll gain skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in creative technology and related areas by giving you both the technical understanding and the creative freedom to develop your own ideas
- This degree is hands-on and practical from the start. You’ll create your own games, apps, digital artwork and interactive music systems. By working on practical projects throughout your degree you’ll build a relevant skillset for your future career
Placements
You’ll have the option to take a summer internship or a full-year industry placement after the second year (making this programme four years full-time, or seven years part-time).
This gives you valuable experience to build confidence, further develop skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects. By the end of your degree, you’ll have built a portfolio of work to kickstart your career in the creative industry.
MSci study route
During the degree, you’ll also have the opportunity to continue your studies to MSci level. This will give you an undergraduate master’s level qualification, and let you delve deeper into the subject and specialise in areas such as Virtual and Augmented Reality. You can find out more about the MSci study route in the programme specification.
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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative Computing BSc (Hons) at Goldsmiths, University of London
20% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Therapy professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With no element lower than 5.5 |
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Goldsmiths, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Goldsmiths, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
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[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Goldsmiths, University of London
Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths, University of London, is located in the South-Eastern area of London known as New Cross. The facilities are impressive at this university, providing students with Art, TV, and Radio studios, as well as a host of other resources aimed at optimising the experience for students on any of their courses. With Goldsmith’s exceptionally active event calendar, making new connections is easy, giving learners a way to socialise without even having to step foot off campus.
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Student composition of Goldsmiths, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Goldsmiths, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5445
- postgraduates:
- 2875
- Total:
- 8320
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Creative Computing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Creative Computing BSc (Hons) | Norwich University of the Arts | 52% | 7% | 8% | £9250 | £18000 | 131 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Art and Design with Creative Technologies with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16085 | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Art and Design with Creative Technologies BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16085 | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Computing (Gaming) (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 83% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £16905 | 123 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Computing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 95% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17900 | 122 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Computing (Web Technologies) (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 83% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £16905 | 123 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Computing BSc (Hons) | Ravensbourne University London | 86% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £16500 | 120 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Filmmaking & Creative Technologies BA (Hons) | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Education Secondary and Creative Computing BA/BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 90% | 3% | 5% | £9250 | £16675 | 137 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 95% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17900 | 90 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023