Degree help - Creative Computing

Which university? Any reason not to do a standard computer science degree?

i had to google that. creative computing is a silly name...

it just sounds like other applied computing courses such as game design/development, software engineering, artificial intelligence

its not as dynamic as computer science but its probably easier for someone not so keen on maths

i reckon its a good degree career wise. idk where's best to study it

Hey there, I'm looking at any university that does it best. I'm considering applying to the university of Leicester.

I find the standard CS degree, a bit too technical I want to have a balance between the two in terms of creativity, and technicality, which is why creative computing looked more interesting to me.

Hey there, I am planning to study creative computing bsc for an undergraduate degree, and I was wondering if it is a good degree to study?

As this course is relatively new there isn't much information out there, in terms of how desirable it is, or how technical/creative it is specifically.

I have a few questions regarding this course, and if anyone has had experience with this course, or has progressed from it, please let me know.

Here are some of the questions I have:

Is there a balance between the technical and creative?

Which university is the best for creative computing?

Can I go far with a creative computing degree?

Thanks,
Kind regards

How strong are you at maths? Have you looked at software engineering courses - perhaps look at the Cardiff one which is very closely tied to industry.

Hey! I'm also looking to start this degree in 2023. Based on my research, I think ual and University of Leicester are the best offering the course. That's mostly because they have better industry/career connections, but otherwise, the content is more or less the same across all schools.

I don't think it's a weak course. I'm really good at math but I can't stand the thought of a proper computer science or software engineering path. In my opinion, it's an awesome degree if you want to keep your options open, creatively and technically. I recommend watching the recorded virtual open event of ual's cci for better insight and appreciation of the degree.

Ooo i'm glad to see another joining the course haha, I have looked at UAL it looks interesting, but the reason I don't want to go UAL is that it is less considered. A lot of people are going to QMU for it, but I think Leicester is good too. Do you think it'll be desirable in the future?

What do you mean by ual being less considered? Considering the degree has quite some artistic components to it, I think ual would be a good choice.
Yes! QMUL was my first choice but it seems they've stopped offering it after 2022 intakes, so sad.
About being desirable, by employers, yourself, or a general societal view of the course? If you mean employers, I think we've seen even from more traditional courses that transferrable skills are most important. Plus, the degree includes learning a lot of new software and processes, which would probably give more specialisation than a regular computer science or art degree. I'm personally looking to go freelance after a year or two of employment with the skills I learn.

It doesn't look like a "weak" degree right? as in a "soft" degree? Since I like the content within creative computing, I don't know if it is less desirable than CS. I know CS already has high recognition, and is desired, so what chance do you think creative computing has as compared to CS?

What do you mean by ual being less considered? Considering the degree has quite some artistic components to it, I think ual would be a good choice.
Yes! QMUL was my first choice but it seems they've stopped offering it after 2022 intakes, so sad.
About being desirable, by employers, yourself, or a general societal view of the course? If you mean employers, I think we've seen even from more traditional courses that transferrable skills are most important. Plus, the degree includes learning a lot of new software and processes, which would probably give more specialisation than a regular computer science or art degree. I'm personally looking to go freelance after a year or two of employment with the skills I learn.

Also wanted to add that the foundation year option offered by most universities doing the course recommend ual's creative computing diploma. So, that should be a good sign.

well its not computer science, its a lesser degree like economics vs economic history

Hmm I mean it is not a well-renowned uni that's all. But yes UAL does look good for creative computing. Can I ask if QMUL was your first choice, what your second choice may be?

Can I ask what option you're going for?

Well, it wouldn't be renowned in general since it's an art specific school I guess.
My second choice was UAL (now my first, haha)

My choices are influenced by me wanting to stay close to home, so more in London area. University of Leicester could have ranked higher otherwise.

Well, it wouldn't be renowned in general since it's an art specific school I guess.
My second choice was UAL (now my first, haha)