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BA/BSc (HONS) CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI

Push boundaries with technology and harness AI to take your ideas to the next level with SAE’s pioneering BA/BSc (Hons) Creative Computing and AI degree. Exploring AR, VR, projection mapping, 3D printing, motion capture and more, you’ll be ahead of the curve in this groundbreaking new industry, with the tools and knowledge to really pack a punch creatively.

Launching: September 2026

Campuses

Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Leamington Spa

Fees

BA/BSc (HONS) CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI

Domestic Fees

London

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

£11,440 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

£9,535 per year

_{The annual tuition fee is fully funded via Student Finance England for eligible home-fee students.}

Glasgow

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

£9,000 per year

_{You may also be eligible for a bursary or discount, please enquire with our friendly Admissions Team.}

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

£7,500 per year

_{You may also be eligible for a bursary or discount, please enquire with our friendly Admissions Team.}

Liverpool

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

£11,440 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

£9,535 per year

_{The annual tuition fee is fully funded via Student Finance England for eligible home-fee students.}

Leeds

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

£11,440 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

£9,535 per year

Leamington Spa

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

£11,440 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

£9,535 per year

_{The annual tuition fee is fully funded via Student Finance England for eligible home-fee students.}

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BA/BSc (HONS) CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI

International Fees

London

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,500 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £12,500 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £15,750 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,250 per year

_{*Student visa required}

_{For more information regarding SAE’s EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy, please read the SAE UK EU Students Bursary Policy.}

Glasgow

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,500 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £12,500 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £15,750 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,250 per year

_{*Student visa required}

_{For more information regarding SAE’s EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy, please read the SAE UK EU Students Bursary Policy.}

Liverpool

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,500 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £12,500 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £15,750 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,250 per year

_{*Student visa required}

_{For more information regarding SAE’s EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy, please read the SAE UK EU Students Bursary Policy.}

Leamington Spa

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,500 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £12,500 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £15,750 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,250 per year

_{*Student visa required}

_{For more information regarding SAE’s EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy, please read the SAE UK EU Students Bursary Policy.}

Leeds

TWO-YEAR ACCELERATED DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £16,500 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £12,500 per year

THREE-YEAR DEGREE:

International students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)*: £15,750 per year
EU/EEA/Swiss students*: £11,250 per year

_{*Student visa required}

_{For more information regarding SAE’s EU/EEA/Swiss students bursary policy, please read the SAE UK EU Students Bursary Policy.}

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Duration(s)

2 years full-time (Accelerated)

BA/BSc (HONS) CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI

Course Durations

2 years full-time (Accelerated)

3 years full-time

Start Date(s)

September 2026

BA/BSc (HONS) CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI

Start Dates

Glasgow

September 2026

Liverpool

September 2026

London

September 2026

Leeds

September 2026

Leamington Spa

September 2026

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Entry Requirements

BA/BSc (HONS) CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI

Domestic Entry Requirements

Domestic students must meet one of the following criteria:

Degree entry

Offers will be made to applicants who are expected to meet, or exceed the entry requirements below, in addition to supplying a personal statement:

72 UCAS points

GCSE level A* - C in English 9 - 4 (or equivalent). For students studying in Scotland this is equivalent to National 5, C grade

Personal statement

Non-standard entry routes

SAE Institute will accept non-standard entry applications, which do not meet the 72 UCAS points or equivalent, and/or maths/English at level 2 or equivalent as required:

Portfolio of related work - This could include recordings, films, sketch books, a blog or any suitable medium that gives you the best opportunity to show us your creative potential.

Successful pass mark achieved via the SAE UK Maths test

Academic Essay

Further Domestic Entry Information

For more information, please look at our Domestic Entry page

Domestic Entry Requirements

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BA/BSc (HONS) CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI

International Entry Requirements

Non-UK Applicants

English language requirements

Students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English, equivalent to UK GCSE (Level 2) grade 4 (c) or above.

Equivalent qualifications can be accepted, where these qualifications have been verified by ENIC and are adopted widely within the UK Higher Education sector, including:

IELTS (UKVI or Academic) (minimum 5.5 in all components and an overall score of 6.0)

Pearson Test of English (minimum 59 in all subscores)

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (minimum grade C)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (minimum grade B)

Cambridge English: Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2 First) – minimum grade C

TOEFL (IBT or IBT Home Edition online) 72 overall with the following component scores: Listening – 17 Writing – 17 Speaking – 20 Reading – 18

LanguageCert ESOL examinations:

International ESOL C1 Expert – pass in all four components
International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) – minimum 33 in all components
ESOL Integrated Skills in English II – pass in all components

• IELTS Indicator* (online) – minimum 5.5 in all components and an overall score of 6.0
_{*Accepted on exceptional basis for the applicants whose local test centres are affected by
closures due to Covid-19}

Further International Entry Information

For more information, please look at our International Entry page

International Entry Requirements

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR Creative COmputing and AI DEGREE

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the creative industries and spearheading society’s technological revolution, totally redefining the role of the digital creator. If you’re keen to get to grips with generative AI and explore computing specifically through a creative lens, SAE’s Bachelor of Creative Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree will help you make vibrant creative collateral using technology and AI as part of your production tool kit.

Designed for ambitious creatives from all backgrounds, this inclusive creative technology course provides a practical route into one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors, whether you’re just starting higher education studies or looking for a mid-career change.

As you discover the sweet spot where technology meets creativity, you’ll cover transformative topics like generative artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality (XR), projection mapping and application development, while building technology-enabled interactive experiences. Having AI embedded across the full length of the degree makes this course truly unique – with many UK creative technology degrees offering only a small selection of AI-focused modules.

EXPANDING YOUR CREATIVITY INTO NEW REALMS
Using AI in a computing environment instantly opens up your creative options, giving you access to a whole plethora of talents and skills you might not naturally possess. Exploring visual, text, video and interactive media, you’ll build a stunning multimedia portfolio of creative artefacts across the immersive media space. During your time with us, you’ll become proficient at using the latest creative AI tools and software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro), ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Ollama, LM Studio, Resolume and Apple Vision Pro with Xcode and Swift. On top of this, you’ll regularly trial a host of additional AI tools and software as they evolve at rapid speed, including them in your workflows so you’re consistently at the vanguard of this exciting new field.

At SAE, we encourage you to tailor your learning to your interests and passions, empowering you to explore an exceptionally broad range of creative outputs – everything from music videos, iPhone animation and apps, to virtual avatars, 3D character printing and streaming projects on YouTube, Twitch and TikTok.

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CREATIVE COLLABORATION
Across this innovative first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary program, you’ll work closely with your fellow Creative Computing and AI classmates, as well as peers from other SAE and ICMP creative courses like musicians, filmmakers, gamers and animators, to launch trailblazing real-world creative projects across both new and traditional media.

Studying this creative computing degree, you’ll be guided by the best and brightest AI and computing minds in the form of our expert tutors – all successful professionals and educators.

GRADUATE WITH THE ABILITY TO LEAD
At the end of your time with us, while being well-versed in the latest Gen AI tools. The practical nature of this creative computing course means you’ll graduate with plenty of real-world experience and the ability to lead creative tech projects from day one. You’ll leave with a head-turning portfolio, ready to launch an impressive career and shape the future of the digital creative industries with your imaginative use of technology.

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What you'll learn

At the end of your degree in Creative Computing and AI, you’ll have:

Explored theoretical and practical concepts relevant to AI and the creative industries.
Developed technical skills across a wide range of media platforms, conceptualising your own projects and bringing them to life.
Gained advanced skills in industry-standard software such as Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, LM Studio, Resolume, Ollama and Apple Vision Pro with Swift and Xcode.
Collaborated with fellow SAE and ICMP students from other disciplines.
Understood and navigated professional creative workflows.
Established a network of professional connections across a range of creative industries.
Improved your problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Developed a significant portfolio of work to present to industry.
Graduated career-ready with a degree in AI and creative computing from a recognised creative institute.
AI and creative computing degree courses begin in January and September.

What your course structure will look like

The BA/BSc (Hons) Creative Computing and AI degree course is a fast-tracked 2-year accelerated AI degree programme taught across 6 trimesters, or a regular 3-year degree over 6 semesters. Its structure follows 3 distinct stages – each designed to help you develop specific skills. Splitting it this way means you graduate as a well-rounded creative professional with a wide-ranging understanding of the entire production process.

● Stage 1 (T1 and T2) provides a foundation of core technical knowledge.
● Stage 2 (T3 and T4) broadens your skills, exploring new areas of creative computing and AI.
● Stage 3 (T5 and T6) is all-encompassing, covering every aspect of creative computing and AI from conception to completion, including entrepreneurial aspects like marketing, project management and finance.

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Trimester/Semester 1

At the start of your degree, you’ll learn core technical skills across creative computing and AI, while covering some common foundational programming and web modules to support operational efficiency and help to build early cross-discipline networks.

In this module, you’ll learn programming language fundamentals and all the essential skills needed to create interactive software. You’ll start from scratch, exploring programming theory and discovering how to work practically with computers to achieve your creative vision.

Topics include:
• Programming basics
• Structured programming
• Object-oriented programming
• Introduction to algorithms
• Vector arithmetic
• Version control

In this module, you’ll explore the software and hardware used across interactive design and

technology projects such as VR, AR, MR and projection mapping. From big-screen virtual production walls and VR, AR and MR headsets to unique projection mapping tools, you’ll learn by doing as you create simple single-wall projections, basic audio experiences and other small creative projects.

Topics include:
• History of computing
• Interactive platforms
• Virtual and augmented reality
• Projection mapping
• Development toolsets, pipelines and workflows

Trimester/Semester 2

As you continue your studies, you’ll start to explore your creativity, experimenting with design, AI tools, creative processes and workflows.

In Applied Experience Design, you’ll examine existing space and the current cutting-edge of creative computing while learning how to design software experiences that stand out. Exploring subjects like interaction and engagement, you’ll take your knowledge of what’s creatively possible for events and experiences to the next level.

Topics include:
• User-centred design principles
• UI/UX design
• Interface design
• Narrative and environmental storytelling
• User testing and evaluation
• Audio design for interactive experiences

In this module, you’ll discover how to use AI tools in your creative process and workflows, as you compare traditional creative industry workflows, like those used in animation, film, sound and music, with new media. You’ll also spend time reflecting on the legal, ethical, moral and environmental aspects of generative AI, particularly in the context of where we are now versus where we’re going to be in five years.

Topics include:
• Generative AI workflows for creative industries
• Data and algorithms for interactive experiences
• Copyright and intellectual property
• Ethical and moral perspectives
• Photogrammetry and 3D modelling

Trimester/Semester 3

This trimester, you’ll get involved in a professional creative environment through a series of real-world interdisciplinary project briefs, while building collaboration and teamwork skills.

In this module, you’ll undertake your first collaborative cross-discipline creative computing project. You’ll liaise with your fellow SAE and ICMP students using industry-standard software development project management workflows to create a project of your choice, which could be a virtual reality music video, an immersive launch experience, an augmented reality animation, or something else entirely.

Topics could cover:
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and workflows
• Community and industry partnerships
• Spatial audio
• Data presentation
• Art in creative making
• 3D printing

Trimester/Semester 4

Our practical Creative Studio approach continues, allowing you to take part in authentic assessment activities that reflect current industry practices.

In Creative Studio 2, you’ll focus on the business and entrepreneurial side of creative computing in the creative industries by taking part in the development and performance of a creative computing collaborative project. Exploring commercial aspects like marketing, audience analysis, market segments, financial viability, profitability and sustainability, you’ll work with students from other SAE/ICMP disciplines to tell your chosen story, bring your creative vision to life for local audiences and undertake a business analysis of your idea.

Topics could cover:
• Entrepreneurship in creative and technology
• Business and marketing of interactive experiences
• Viral marketing, guerilla marketing and email marketing
• Data protection and legal requirements
• Software and interactive services

Trimester/Semester 5

As you approach the end of your AI and creative computing degree, you’ll start to specialise in your chosen area of the creative industries, advancing your skills across 2 self-directed core modules. The final module of your creative computing and AI degree course sees you demonstrate the practical and academic skills you’ve developed across your time at SAE via a large-scale advanced-level project.

In this module, you’ll create the proposal for your final Major Project with guidance from our Experts. You’ll also develop a variety of academic and professional skills as you prepare to progress to postgraduate studies or embark on your career journey.

During this module, you’ll create an advanced self-directed project to a professional standard in your chosen field of specialism. You’ll do a deep dive into an area you’re really passionate about – which could be one of the technologies, workflows or platforms you’ve already explored in your degree. In preparation for your final Major Project, you’ll refine your skills, develop connections with industry professionals and create a portfolio that showcases your expertise.

Topics could cover:
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Spatial computing
• Data presentation
• Mobile and web applications
• Virtual reality
• Augmented reality
• Video games

Trimester/Semester 6

The final module of your creative computing and AI degree course sees you demonstrate the practical and academic skills you’ve developed across your time at SAE via a large-scale advanced-level project.

You’ll spend your final time at SAE completing your Major Project, which will have been designed, scoped and approved earlier in your studies. This immersive module lets you perfect your skills in your field of choice to create something truly unique. Use your Major Project to bolster your resume, start a company or make long-lasting industry connections.

University of Hertfordshire

Level 6 This programme is being developed by SAE Institute and will be delivered and assessed by SAE Institute. The programme is currently subject to validation. However, upon completing this process, will be awarded by and quality assured by University of Hertfordshire.

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START YOUR CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI CAREER TODAY

Apply to study our BA/BSc (Hons) Creative Computing and AI course now and begin your creative career sooner.

WHY STUDY CREATIVE COMPUTING AT SAE?

Accelerated learning

Finish your accelerated creative computing degree in just 2 years, so you can launch your career sooner and save on lower living and course costs.

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Growth Potential

Expand your horizons as this flagship programme grows with future creative tech specialisms and pathways in areas like immersive realities.

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Expert tution

Be guided and supported by SAE’s tutors throughout your creative computing course for a solid start to your career.

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Creative collaboration

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Career Outcomes

What Jobs will this course lead to?

The BA/BSs (Hons) Creative Computing and AI degree has been developed in collaboration with key players across the creative computing and AI industry. AI for the creative industries is evolving rapidly so many of the jobs you end up in across your career may not exist yet, but you’ll consistently explore new roles, projects and ventures across this creative AI course.

Traditional roles you’ll be suitable for once you graduate include:

Graphic designer
Creative coder
AI artist
AI prompt engineer
Motion graphics designer
Multimedia producer
VR artist
AR artist
MR artist
XR artist
Generative design specialist
Creative technologist
AI interaction designer
Creative AI content developer

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR Creative COmputing and AI DEGREE

What you'll learn

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START YOUR CREATIVE COMPUTING AND AI CAREER TODAY

WHY STUDY CREATIVE COMPUTING AT SAE?

Accelerated learning

Growth Potential

Expert tution

Creative collaboration

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Career Outcomes

What Jobs will this course lead to?

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