Creative Technologies Leeds Arts University

BSc (Hons) Creative Technologies brings together a dynamic range of contemporary digital practices, from animation, journalism, and web technologies through to computer games, sound, and immersive experiences in VR, AR, MR and XR. This course offers the opportunity to explore creative and technical skills across disciplines whilst studying as part of a thriving community of diverse innovators and makers.

As a specialist arts university we have the resources and expertise to provide you with the best possible education in creative technologies. You will have access to computer labs, specialist software, film and sound production facilities, and industry standard equipment for coding, editing and immersive media production.

You will be encouraged to gain professional practice opportunities wherever possible, through collaborations with students on courses such as Filmmaking, Animation, Music, and Games, or through engagement with external projects. We will support you through developing networking skills and building professional contacts. Working alongside artists, designers, performers and writers across a range of disciplines will provide opportunities for innovative collaborations and exciting new ways of thinking.

Our Industry Speaker programme includes professionals from across the digital and creative industries to provide a real-world context for developing your career path.

This course is subject to approval

Entry requirements

We will consider all international qualifications specific to your country or region that are equivalent to those below. At enrolment, you should normally have achieved one of the following:

• A-levels: 104-120 UCAS points including an art/design-related subject
• European Baccalaureate: 70%
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Successful completion of the IB Diploma Programme with a minimum of 26 points or the equivalent of 104-120 UCAS tariff points, including an art/design-related subject
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• BTEC Diploma: DD
• UAL Extended Diploma: Merit
• UAL Foundation Diploma: Distinction
• An international qualification equivalent to the above – please check how your qualifications match our entry requirements by selecting your country on our Information for International Students page

We will consider students who do not have art/design as part of their main study but have a portfolio that demonstrates their potential to succeed.

You will also need:

• Evidence of your English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.5. Please see the English Language Requirements section below for details of accepted qualifications
• A short portfolio (examples of work)
• One reference to support your application from an academic teacher, tutor or counsellor