Year 1
| Semester 1 |
| Programming |
| Computing Concepts |
| Digital Media Prototyping + Web Design |
| IADT Connect |
| Semester 2 |
| Integrated Project |
| Introduction to Databases |
| Web Development |
| IADT Year 1 Workshop |
DL836 BSc [Hons] Creative Computing
Apply and develop your creativity in the thriving and dynamic area of computing. Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge to create solutions for today’s fast-paced world. Learn core computing skills such as programming, app development and databases, while keeping a focus on the design of the technology interaction with the user.
Hear from our lecturers
“The BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing is a unique programme. The range of skills the students attain prepare them well for a career in the technology industry. There is a strong demand in industry for graduates from this course.”
Richard Archbold, Vice President of Engineering, Intercom
Hear from our students
What will I do?
- Develop computing skills using your imagination and interests
- Create exciting apps, websites and games & learn to program in Java and related languages
- Use media elements (text, graphics, audio, images, video and animations) to develop websites with HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript
- Benefit from small class sizes and industry-experienced teaching team
- Choose a specialist area of study, such as Data Visualisation, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, Data Science, and Virtual/Augmented Reality (Years 3 & 4)
- Use state-of-the-art computer labs within a friendly and supportive environment
- Opportunities to study abroad for a year through the Erasmus Programme. Partnerships with Stuttgart Media University in Germany and Sabanci University in Istanbul
- In Year 3, students spend the second half of the year working with an industry partner
What modules will I study?
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
Creative Computing graduates are in high demand! 70% of our graduates were employed 6 months after graduation (2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
Employers of our graduates include SAP, Optum, Workday, Verizon Connect, Sonalake, Version 1, Google, Vodafone, IBM, Accenture, Microsoft, Eir and BT Ireland. Graduates roles include: web designer, web developer, mobile app designer, mobile app developer, user experience designer, game developer, project manager, database administrator & systems administrator.
Pathways to further study exist within IADT (MSc UX Design, MSc Cyberpsychology, and Masters by Research) and externally.
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