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BSc (Hons) Computing with Creative Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A BCS-accredited computing degree with a focus on creative and design opportunities, introducing human-computer interaction, UX and design thinking alongside software development. It is run in close partnership with programmes in the Cardiff School of Art and Design.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies  |  Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year or year-long industry placement; 5 years with both  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Design Thinking, Technology and Society, Principles of Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Web Design & Databases. Year 2: Mobile & Web Technologies, Physical Computing, Collaborative Project, Creative Design and Innovation, with options including Multimedia & Interaction and Digital Business. Year 3: a 40-credit Development Project, UX and Digital Content, Professional, Sustainable & Ethical Technology and Advanced Web Technology.

Career pathways

Arts, entertainment and games, mobile application development, multimedia, product and web design and other interactive systems; optional sandwich year placement; postgraduate and PhD progression.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer for entry to Year 1: 104-112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE: five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above including English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics (or Mathematics - Numeracy). English language (international applicants): Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent. A levels: minimum three A levels including grades CCC; no specific subjects required; Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Level: Merit; no specific subjects required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: no specific subjects required. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 2 x H5; no specific subjects required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades; no specific subjects required (higher level subjects only, minimum grade H4). Scottish Advanced Highers: grades DD; no specific subjects required. Scottish Highers are also considered, alone or combined with Advanced Highers. A foundation year route is available for applicants who do not meet these requirements. Contextual offers are available. Mature applicants with relevant experience or prior learning are considered individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time home undergraduate tuition fee; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international undergraduate tuition fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year or year-long industry placement; 5 years with both

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