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BSC (Hons) CREATIVE COMPUTING (MQA / PA 0481)

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Programme Description

Bachelor of Science in Creative Computing
(MQA / PA 0481)

Computing and networking has gone through rapid revolution and innovation, and has become a business asset and a part of our lifestyle. We use Internet and mobile technology to seek information, to communicate, to entertain, and to do transactions. The potential of Internet and mobile technology innovation is unlimited, and is only limited by human imagination. Computing is the main driver of innovation and development, and its importance and contribution is continually increasing.
Academic direction for the BSc in Creative Computing is provided by Goldsmiths College, University of London – the UK’s leading creative university. Specifically, it has been developed by academics within the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths. The Department of Computing at Goldsmiths is a leading centre in the UK for the study of Arts and Music Computing, Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science. Its academic staff is leaders and partner on a variety of research projects and have key alliances with other universities, (including Cambridge University, MIT, Brown University, Leeds University, and King’s College London), cultural institutions (the Department works with several museums including Tate Modern), creative and telecommunications industries.

Program Benefits

This degree will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to act as a creative autonomous professional in the computing and cultural industries. It prepares you for a variety of careers, including: design (particularly games design), computing in the film, music or tv industry, web development, animation, IT consultancy or systems management or analysis.

Program Structure Bachelor of Science in Creative Computing

  Level 1 (four units)
Year 1
Level 2 (four units)
Year 2
 
 Level 3 (6 half units + 1 project)
Year 3
 

Full-Unit Subjects
Mathematics for computing

Information systems: foundations of e-business 

Introduction to Java and Object-oriented programming

Introduction to Computing and the Internet

 

Full-Unit Subjects
 Database systems

Graphical object-oriented and Internet programming in Java

Data communications and Enterprise networking

Software engineering, Algorithm design and analysis
 

Half-Unit Subjects
Artificial intelligence 

Software engineering management 

Information systems management 

Decision support and Executive information systems [

Electronic commerce

Computer security

PLUS a Project:

Project (full unit)


Credit Hours : 120

Program Assessment
Bachelor of Science in Creative Computing

Exam -- 100%

Career Opportunities.
Bachelor of Science in Creative Computing

• Games designer
• Systems analyst
• Web developer
• Animation developer
• Application programmer
• Multimedia designer

Entry Requirements

• GCE --- 2 A-level passes and 3 O-level passes, or 3 A-level passes and 1 O-level pass, or 2 A-level passes and 2 AS-level passes
• STPM –- 2 principal passes and 3 SPM credits, or 3 principal passes and 1 SPM credit
• A or B grade in O-level Mathematics
• Work experience entry route
• Other equivalent qualifications

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why choose this particular programme?
University of London’s programs are world renowned.

2. Who are the teaching staffs?
Our teaching staffs are well qualified and have wide experience in teaching, and in the industry.

3. Are there any industrial placements?
No

4. What is the medium of instruction?
English

5. Who will award the degree?
University of London

6. Is this program accredited?
Provisional Accreditation

7. Does LUC provide scholarships?
Partial scholarship available at 2nd and 3rd year, with good results in previous year.

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