I can't find enough courses to fill up the 5 university mark

Hey! I was in your boat last year. I remember crying in my bedroom because I’d only found two places I wanted to apply. My advice to you is to just apply to the subjects that you want, don’t apply to random other things just because you want to fill up the five places. I only applied to two, got into both and now I’m doing my dream course at uni.

If you still want to apply to more unis though than just the one then I’d say maybe broaden your search a bit and look at courses maybe in game design or just standard computing and see if any of them take your fancy, sometimes it’s good to broaden the net a bit.

This course in computer design might take your fancy: https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/computer-arts/ . Even if it doesn’t, that’s ok too.

Basically what I’m trying to say is look at other similar courses but if you don’t like anything then just don’t feel pressurised into applying for a degree you don’t want to do. Do what makes you happy.

A quick search for creative computing brings up these options:
UAL and Bath Spa also do courses

https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/search/course?utf8=%E2%9C%93&c%5Bq%5D=creative+computing&c%5Bacademic_years%5D=2023

Yes I know these but they aren't really unis I'd like to attend to, I think I might just fill up the extra spaces with software engineering, what do you think?

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/creative-computing-degree-bsc

You can add choices later so just apply for a couple now.

If creative computing is what you want to do then only put those down and keep researching the places that do it from the list I posted. Its really good that you have a clear idea of the sort of place you want to study and just check in case you are missing any or go to open days to see for yourself.

Unfortunately this course is not in the main campus

Winchester is a fine place to study...

Is it the same as the main campus?

Thanks for this!!! It's just that with some of the other courses I could apply but they are Portsmouth, and University for the Creative Arts. Idk if it's a good idea to go with them due to their lower rankings.

What does that matter? WInchester is another campus in a llovely town with great transport linke. Many people prefer being here rather than Southampton itself.

Honestly, there’s a university for everyone. Many of the ‘lower ranked’ universities have better facilities and excel at specific subjects. For example, the creative arts uni will definitely have better facilities for creative computing because that’s what it’s geared up for (being creative). My advice would be to just do some research and look at the courses. If they look interesting and you think you might like them (irrespective of ranking), then go do it! Your enjoyment at uni is the most important thing. Lots of universities have online/in person open days so definitely take a look at those as they’ll help you get a better idea.

Remember though, if you don’t like the course don’t feel pressured to apply. But if you like the other two then go for it, because you can always choose more in detail where you study later and the offers come in.

Yes I know these but they aren't really unis I'd like to attend