North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Creative Computing (Top Up) BA/BSc
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Creative Computing (Top Up) BA/BSc at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Creative Arts and Design.

Overall student satisfaction
57 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £17726 £20000
25-75 percentile range £17667 - £24333 £12239 - £22245 £14233 - £25952

Course Description

This exciting computing course develops your technical computing skills and helps tune your creative multimedia thinking. It is designed for students that already hold a Level 5 qualification in a relevant field, this is typically a HND in Computing.

On the course you will develop creative computing assets and products from 3D modelling and animation, to how to use and develop adaptive coding within game engines. You will also learn the latest web design techniques to deliver innovative web solutions for future clients.

The Creative technologies you will learn to use on this course help to make it one of the fastest growing industries in the UK.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Create and generate original concepts and ideas to develop digital games and interactive applications using the latest game engines and technologies

Create and design well-crafted 3D Models to create a portfolio of digital artefacts

Investigate and independently organise, plan and execute a creative computing project

Create interactive and dynamic web contents using a wide variety of modern technologies and integrate them together

Formulate ideas and concepts and be able to disseminate these concepts with peers

This degree is awarded by Coventry University.

Progression Opportunities

Most of our graduates often get employment in the sector. Alternatively, you can pursue a Masters in Computing or equivalent for students wishing further academic success.

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.

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 (Top Up) BA/BSc at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

25% Skilled trades occupations
15% Caring personal services
15% Process, plant and machine operatives
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Customer service occupations

You will be assessed through a range of methods, including using VIVA, Reports or Software artefact to create a game or web game or 3D model.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Unfortunately NWSLC is unable to accept any applications from international students who require a Tier 4 VISA to study.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Computing (Top Up), BA/BSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Creative Computing (Top Up) BA/BSc

England UK £5950 year 1
Northern Ireland £5950 year 1
Scotland £5950 year 1
Wales £5950 year 1

Additional fee information

We would recommend purchasing an external hard drive (£50) and students have the opportunity to attend EGX Rezzed for a trip at an approximate cost of £30.

This course may require you to cover some additional costs that are not included within the tuition fee such as the purchase of recommended reading books, subscriptions, specialist equipment and materials, printing and photocopying costs, course-related stationery, costs associated with travel and accommodation for placements and study trips if applicable.

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:

August 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)

UCAS application code:

COMP

About North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) is a further education provider, with four main campus locations in the United Kingdom, including Nuneaton, Hinckley, Harrowbrook, and Wigston.

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