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BSc (Hons) Creative Technologies

Bangor University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Creative Technologies course at Bangor University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the creative technologies industry. The course covers a range of topics, including digital media, interactive systems, and design principles, giving students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in this rapidly evolving field. Students will learn how to create innovative and engaging digital experiences, from video games and virtual reality to mobile apps and websites. With a strong focus on practical application, students will work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry partners to gain valuable experience and build their professional network.

Additional Information

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, with a mix of theoretical and practical components. Students will also have access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including game development studios, virtual reality labs, and 3D printing workshops. The course is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Unlock Your Potential at Bangor University's Creative Technologies Department

Bangor University is an ideal choice for students pursuing a degree in Creative Technologies due to its strong reputation for teaching and research in the field. The university has a dedicated creative technologies department with expert staff who are passionate about helping students achieve their full potential. Located in North Wales, Bangor University offers a unique blend of academic rigour and practical application, providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the creative technologies industry.

Why You Should Study This Course

This exciting degree allows you to study computer science and explore the digital technologies used by the creative industries, including television and radio, film and video, architecture, software and computer games, design, and advertising. Computer science techniques are at the core of many of the application areas in these industries. This course will equip you with a solid grounding in the technical skills required to make you a sought-after professional in this field.

This course will develop your computing fundamentals , digital skills, and creative talent. You will study core aspects of computer programming and new digital technologies used by the creative industries, including animation, journalism, web technologies, software and computer games, design, and creativity. A particular strength of this programme is a solid grounding in technical skills required to develop computing programs as well as creative, design skills and knowledge of new technologies. You will also benefit from being taught by academic staff who have a worldwide reputation in computer graphics, design, journalism, games and visualisation research.

Mixing computing, technologies with creative skills will give you access to a wide range of sectors and with a full understanding of how these new technologies can enhance and positively affect all areas of business.

Give yourself the skills to become a specialist in computing and creativity; not only with the ability to program, but to design, create visual plans, story-telling and fabrication.

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Course Content

This exciting course is run by Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at Bangor University with modules from other areas of the University. You will spend about 12 hours in lectures and 8 in laboratories each week. You will also have tutorials in some modules and have to work on software design and complete various problem-solving assignments. You will have an opportunity to undertake major projects in both year 2 and year 3 which will allow you to develop your creative design and technical skills as well as apply the theoretical principles you have learned. You are encouraged to use Internet and library-based learning resources to supplement your studies.

Modules are assessed by examinations, continuous assessment or a combination of both. The continuous assessment is as authentic as possible and can include some supervised practical element or independent study, followed by report writing. Your module results and individual project marks contribute to your degree final grade.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Creative Technologies BSc (Hons) Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS4.0
  • TOEFL31
  • PTE30
  • Duolingo40

If you do not meet the English Language requirements to enter the International Incorporated Bachelors or the International Incorporated Masters, BUIC offers you a range of Pre-sessional English Programmes which you can take before you start these courses.

If you have an IELTS of 5.0 (with no component below 4.5), you will be offered a 6-week Pre-sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.

If you have an IELTS of 4.5 (with no component below 4.0), you will be offered a 12-week Pre-Sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.

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