Creative Computing

This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information for this page. You can still see entry requirements and apply.

This is a Connected Degree
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.

Overview
Our Creative Computing with Foundation Year degree course will help you fulfil your dream of doing something creative with computing.

Course highlights
• Get a flexible grounding in creative computing to cement your interests, learning programming skills in diverse creative fields



• Use innovative industry-standard equipment and facilities during your studies – some of which are only available at Portsmouth



• Be taught by subject specialists from various areas of creative technology, including music engineering, computer games programming and internet architecture



Careers and opportunities

Graduate areas

Areas you could work in include:


• Film/TV special effects and post-production



• Visual interface design



• Computer graphics design



• Video game development



• Music production



• Multimedia systems analysis



• Mobile app development



• Web development



• Computer music/sound engineering



• Interface design



• Database management



Graduate roles

You could work in a variety of design, development and administrative roles, including:


• Visual interface designer



• Computer graphics designer



• Video game developer



• Multimedia systems analyst



• Mobile app developer



• Web developer



• Sound engineer



• Interface designer



• Database manager

All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls (terms and conditions apply), giving you added confidence as you plan your next steps. Full details can be found on the University of Portsmouth website.

By signing up for Priority Clearing, you can receive accommodation information straight to your inbox, along with exclusive access to Portsmouth’s Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 6 August. Priority Clearing applicants benefit from queue-jump status on Results Day, as well as exclusive updates, invitations to Clearing Webinars and personalised one-to-one application support.

The Clearing Visit Day offers you the chance to experience Portsmouth’s welcoming campus and vibrant student community first-hand before you enrol. With guaranteed accommodation, you can feel reassured that you’ll be at the heart of university life from day one.