BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing (Web Technologies)
England, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
23 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,585 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international full time | UK part time: £4,895 | UK full time: £9,790 | professional placement year full time for UK: £1955 international: £3,717
Fast-track counseling
By contacting the school, you'll get access to free priority counselling for any study and application questions.
Key Summary
Creative Computing (Web Technologies) responds to a pressing need in the industry for imaginative individuals with a flair for web creativity. You’ll apply key programming, design experience, and web development skills in creative contexts, and contribute to exciting projects with emerging tech companies and freelance developers.
As a graduate of Creative Computing (Web Technologies), you’ll be well-versed in web design and development, with a critical, practice-led understanding of emerging web concepts and tools. You’ll hold a unique blend of technical proficiency and creative maturity that will set you apart from typical computer science graduates.
Professional placement year
Overview
This optional placement year provides you with the opportunity to identify, apply for, and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months. Successful completion of this module will demonstrate your ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment.
By completing the module, you'll be entitled to the addition of 'with Professional Placement Year' to your degree title.
Year one (Level 4) modules
- CodeLab I
- Web Dev I
- Ideation and UX Design
- Digital Storytelling
- Creative Coding
- Digital Visual Design
Year two (Level 5) modules
- CodeLab II
- Alternative and Emerging Technologies
- Creative Industry Challenge
- Computer 3D Modelling and Visualisation
- Indie Game Design
- Extended Realities
- Smartphone Apps
- Web Dev II
- Image, Sound, and Code
- Physical Computing
- Data Visualisation
- Playful Media
- Professional Placement Year
Year three (Level 6) modules
- Creative Project
- Creative Incubator
- Cyber Security
- Serious Games
- Commercial Games
- Creative Web
- Web Games
- Creative AI
- Industry Ready
- Virtual and Augmented Reality (for 2024/25 only)
What you'll learn
Overview
We teach you core skills essential to creative computing and digital creativity more widely, including coding, web app deployment, and asset creation. These technical elements are complemented by critical insights into the computing industry from sector specialists.
Web Technologies pathway modules engage the ideation and prototype production process, from front-end and server-side scripting to effective documentation and product testing. Here you not only learn the tools and design concepts typical of web development today but also experiment with the technologies and creative strategies that are poised to transform the web of tomorrow.
Course structure
Year one
Develop core skills. Start your journey through Creative Computing by mastering the basics of computing and digital creativity. You'll learn how to code through modules that uncover the fundamentals of programming and web development. Specific modules on creative problem solving, experience design, and coding for the visual arts enrich your understanding of how creativity and technology collide. Weekly workshops introduce essential tools and software for building digital experiences and asset creation. You'll also explore how to create engaging narratives for digital platforms.
Year two
Begin to specialize. Learn the principles of responsive web design and smartphone app development, deploying a range of tools and creative strategies that underpin compelling online experiences. Your web-specific learning is accompanied by modules that advance your understanding of programming to include object-oriented techniques, and working with real-time data. You'll also experiment with emerging technologies and collaborate with industry partners on live briefs as you further investigate the field of creative computing.
Year three
Kick-start your career. You'll deploy client and server-side scripting languages to create web apps while exploring how emerging concepts such as machine learning and the Internet of Things can open up new possibilities for web creativity. Modules such as Physical Computing and Creative Incubator help you expand your coding skill set while introducing strategies for securing funding within the tech sector. One-third of your time is spent developing a major digital artifact that serves as the centerpiece of a compelling, industry-focused creative portfolio.
How will I be assessed?
Creative Computing (Web Technologies) is entirely coursework assessed. You deliver a varied and balanced collection of artifacts including 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.
Recent graduates of Creative Computing are working at Rockstar Games, Codemasters, Complete Control, Dyson, Rocketmakers, Aerian, Network N, and more.
The diverse nature of Creative Computing at Bath Spa opens up a wide range of employment opportunities in both the creative and tech sectors. Possible roles include:
- Creative Technologist
- Games Developer
- Web Developer
- Software Developer
- Digital 3D Design
- UX Designer
- Creative Producer
- Creative Tech Research and Development Associate
You may also decide to pursue further study or train to teach with a PGCE.
How will I be taught?
You’ll be taught through practical workshops and project-based learning. These sessions are supported by individual and team tutorials throughout your Creative Computing course. The practical nature of the course offers you the time and freedom to try new ideas, develop new skills, and take a deep dive into topics of interest.
A network of visiting speakers and mentors keeps you in touch with the tech and creative sectors, while our technical demonstrators support you in developing new skills.
Course length
Three years full-time, or four years full-time with a professional placement year. Part-time available.