Computing and Creative Design BSc (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 80 graduates of Computing and Creative Design BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computing at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computing 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £24500 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £33000 | £18500 - £30500 | £21500 - £36500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25944 | £25338 | £28029 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22584 - £29832 | £17868 - £32338 | £21868 - £37456 |
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Course Description
New for September 2021, the Computing and Creative Design course has been designed due industry demand. There is a need for Software Developers who have a background in creative design, and this course will provide you with an exciting blend of technical and creative subjects to meet this demand.
The course will provide you will the skills to develop inventive software solutions using a range of programming skills, whilst also exploring appropriate design methods, utilising a range of cutting-edge tools and techniques in our state-of-the-art labs. These labs will allow you to learn on the latest computer hardware and make use of industry-standard software.
You will be supported through lectures and practical sessions, which aim to provide you with opportunities to engage with real-world problems and encourage your academic growth.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computing and Creative Design BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
| 59% | Teaching Professionals |
| 7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 3% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Protective service occupations |
| 2% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Costs
Tuition Fees Computing and Creative Design BSc (Hons)
| EU | £6750 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6750 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6750 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6750 | year 1 |
| International | £15490 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
The cost of books that you may wish to purchase
Costs associated with your placement / study abroad
Accommodation and Living costs
Printing
£50 for materials
Approximately £500 for a laptop
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
University Rankings
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About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.
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