BachelorComputing and data

Creative Computing BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth · United Kingdom

A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

Price£10,050–£19,500/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

29 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does the focus shift?

From projects and labs to data and computing

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Maths and foundationsData and computingLanguages and communicationResearch methodsProjects and labsInternshipThesisFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 29 modules

Year 1 · 1 module · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 15 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 1Optional60
· Term 1Core20
· Term 1Optional20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 13 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· YearCore40
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· YearOptional120
· Term 1Optional60
· Term 2Optional60
· YearOptional120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠Bachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Internship
  • Work placement yearAvailable: Yes⁠
How are you assessed?
Assessment methods
  • Exhibition⁠
  • Online exams⁠
  • Practical output, including interactive digital installations, creative software projects, and web and mobile apps⁠
  • Video and in-person presentations⁠
  • Written report⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More projects and labs than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeCreative Computing BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Portsmouth29
Computer Games Production BSc (Hons) Portsmouth32
Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) Portsmouth29
Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons) Portsmouth26
Computer Games Design BA (Hons) Portsmouth30
Computer Games Art BA (Hons) Portsmouth24
Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Portsmouth29
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More data and computing, less internship

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Data and computing
24% here
15% typical
Projects and labs
14% here
7% typical
Languages and communication
4% here
0% typical

Less here than typical

Specialist subjects
0% here
10% typical
Internship
4% here
11% typical
Business and management
0% here
5% typical

About the same as typical: maths and foundations, research methods, thesis, society, ethics and law.

Which year differs most?

Year 3 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 2

More languages and communication 7% against 0% at most

This programme
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Year 3

More data and computing 31% against 7% at most

This programme
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  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What is only here?

7 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Data and computing

3
  • Audio Programming
  • Sound and Music Programming
  • Creative Applications of Machine Learning

Projects and labs

3
  • Collaborative Sound Project
  • Maker Lab
  • Creative Computing Studio

Languages and communication

1
  • Rich Media Website Delivery
Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £21,567 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £21,567 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£19,500
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (3)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£13,000 / year
≈ €15,576
TuitionInternational students2027/28£19,500 / year
≈ €23,364
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.9
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£13,000
non-EU£19,500

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 82 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €23,364

Costs more than 71 of 81 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,669 and €22,009.

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And the whole degree?

≈ £78,000

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +5 more
    • Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: BBB-BCC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Offer: Merit · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

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How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeCreative Computing BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarComputer Games Production BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarComputer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£19,500 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years5 years5 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Computer Games Technology BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

46% free electives · 15% internship

BachelorInternshipProject-basedEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Computer Games Design BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

43% free electives · 13% internship

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Computer Games Art BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

46% free electives · 17% internship

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

£1,505–£3,150 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €1,803–€3,774

55% data and computing · 17% free electives

BachelorInternshipProject-basedEnglish
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Creative Computing BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in computing and data at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 29 modules, of which 24 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (45%), data and computing (24%) and projects and labs (14%).

It includes an internship.

How much does Creative Computing BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) cost?

£19,500 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £13,000; International students: £19,500). In euros that is ≈ €23,364.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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All 17 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: BBB-BCC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Offer: Merit · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
Programme · 11 with values
Assessment methodsExhibition⁠online exams⁠practical output, including interactive digital installations, creative software projects, and web and mobile apps⁠video and in-person presentations⁠written report⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠Bachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration4 years · Full time work placement⁠3 years · Full time⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Available: YesInferred
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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