Creative Computing 2023

Alexlyo

Is anyone doing Creative Computing? I haven't seem many people and I am starting to doubt my decision.

Reply 1

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Original post by Alexlyo

Is anyone doing Creative Computing? I haven't seem many people and I am starting to doubt my decision.

I have a conditional for Software Engineering but I seriously considered Creative Computing at first. The thing that ultimately made me choose software over creative is that core programming is my main strength when it comes to development, but I still think Creative Computing seems like a solid course, and you shouldn't have anything to worry about if your interests align with its modules.

I expect the reason you don't see many people doing it is because it is unique and not offered at other unis (according to my knowledge). Therefore, prospective students that did not do as much research may not know this course exists as an alternative to comp sci, meaning you are unlikely to encounter many people on the course on TSR or whatever.

I think potential employers will be happy to see a specialisation in creative computing if the job position is a creative one. Even if you decide to go more into raw comp sci, creative computing is still a great foundation and shouldn't hinder you if you have a portfolio or some work experience.

I hope this is reassuring, despite the fact that I don't have more information on the course than you do.

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Reply 2

University of Leicester

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Original post by Alexlyo

Is anyone doing Creative Computing? I haven't seem many people and I am starting to doubt my decision.

Hi @Alexlyo,

We totally understand how your feeling however please be reassured there will be lots of people on your course that you will soon meet!

Feel free to join our Unibuddy Community, set up for University of Leicester incoming students so you can meet people like yourself coming to the University in September.

Any other questions let us know!

-Anna (UK Student Recruitment Co-ordinator)