About Creative Technologies Bsc (hons) in Bangor University

This exciting course is run jointly by Computer Science and Creative Studies and Media. It is aimed at students who want to study computer science but who also wish to explore the new 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. You will also benefit from teaching that relates to the research interests of the academic staff, who have a worldwide reputation in computer graphics and visualisation research. 

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• You may be eligible for a special £1,500 Computer Science Bursary or for a Computer Science Scholarship of £1,500 over 3 years. See this page for more information or contact the admissions tutor.

• Bangor was the first UK University to offer a Creative Technologies BSc.
• Bangor has state-of-the-art display technologies, multi-camera TV studio, professionally equipped Radio studio, digital Avid and Matrox digital editing suites, digital cinema and virtual environments.
• This course is strengthened by Bangor’s close links with the computer industry, including Parc Menai business park, where many tech companies have offices. 
• Staff are practising professionals, who work on joint projects and act as consultants to industry.
• Final-year projects are often carried out in collaboration with a company and could include working in a team with students from creative arts degree courses.
• We have recently installed a large networking laboratory. This facility is designed to provide students with the opportunity to design and administer networks and to support the delivery of computer architecture modules.
• This degree is validated by the British Computer Society which is the Chartered Institute for IT.

Careers

The exciting combination of computer technologies and media expertise will mean graduates will be strongly placed for careers in the Creative Industries. This degree marries technological knowledge with practical application exploration, equipping students for the future with a solid understanding of how computers can be harnessed to further the potential of the creative sectors.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Minimum of 65% in Standard XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards, some courses may require 75% in that subject area, OR Completion of the Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (minimum 3 years in duration)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Academic 6.0 or 6.5 This must include a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
• PTE: 56 (51) - 62(58).

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Bangor University Cost of Attendance

Bangor University Tuition Fee

Fee for the available programs varies for different courses as per their level and type. Tuition fee for some of the popular courses has been compiled as follows:

Undergraduate Courses

Graduate Courses (2020 intake)

Cost of living

International students are highly advised to have an idea of the expenses required to survive in a foreign land. While it is difficult to reveal an exact amount required, a rough estimated amount required for accommodation, travel and stay for aspirants looking to study in the UK is around 900 to 1100 GBP, per month for a single student living in Bangor. 

A detailed list of expenses would look something like as has been tabulated below: