Master of Science - Creative Computing
- 1,5 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MSc Creative Computing programme at the UAL Creative Computing Institute builds expertise in evolving areas such as advanced visualisation, physical computing, and machine intelligence through coding in Python, JavaScript, and frameworks like Unity. It explicitly explores computational thinking, enabling you to critically engage with the cultural agency of technology.
This integration of computing and creative practice provides the specialist skills needed for a successful career in creative industries, digital technology, or broader tech sectors.
Program structure
Term 1
These units are delivered in parallel:
- Critical Coding: Advanced Creative Practice
- Creative Making: Advanced Physical Computing and Tangible Media
Term 2
These units are delivered in parallel:
- Critical Coding: Advanced Creative Practice - Continued
- Creative Making: Advanced Computational Creativity and Responsive Environments
Term 3
These units are delivered in parallel:
- Engaging Machine Intelligence
- Creative Making: Advanced Computational Creativity and Responsive Environments - Continued
Term 4
- Creative Computing Final Project
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per education*
*Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
You may need to cover additional costs which are not included in your tuition fees, such as materials and equipment specific to your course.
Requirements for applicants
- Computer Science
- Interactive Media Arts
- Data Science
- Computing
- Game Development
- Joint Computer Science / Arts, Humanities programme
- Responsive Environments
Or from a creative discipline with substantial computational practice such as:
- Game Design
- Design Media Arts
- Interaction Design
- Interactive Media Design
- Web Design
- Computer Science
or a professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an honours degree in a technical and/or creative discipline. Students without the required qualifications, but with professional experience may be eligible to gain credit for previous learning and experience through the AP(E)L system.
English language requirements
- If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
