Key information for BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing

Code: SE605 | Level: 8 | Duration: 4 years | Delivery: Fulltime | Credits: 240

Location for BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing

Location: Waterford | Campus: Cork Road

Application Information for BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing

Next Intake: Rolling Intake | Application Status: Open | Fee Information Link: /current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/undergraduate-fees

Study Options for BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing

Work placement options: Available (View details at https://www.setu.ie/engage/access-our-talent) | Study abroad options: Available (View details at https://www.setu.ie/global/global-mobility)

International Applicants information for BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing

International Application Status: Closed | Application Information Link: https://www.setu.ie/global/study-at-setu/applying-to-setu | International Fees Link: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/global-fees

What modules are taught in BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing?

Year 1: Sem 1: Creative Programming Fundamentals 1 | Sem 2: Creative Programming Fundamentals 2, Sem 1: Graphic Design 1 | Sem 2: Website Development 1, Sem 1: User Experience Design | Sem 2: Digital Imaging, Sem 1: Introduction to Creative Media | Sem 2: Pipeline Design Concepts, Sem 1: Computer Systems 1 | Sem 2: Computer Systems 2, Sem 1: Communication Skills | Sem 2: Mathematics for Problem Solving | Year 2: Sem 3: Website Development 2 | Sem 4: Web App Development 1, Sem 3: Graphic Design 2 | Sem 4: Web Design and Development, Sem 3: 2D Animation | Sem 4: 3D Modelling Fundamentals, Sem 3: Audio Production | Sem 4: Video Production, Sem 3: Database Fundamentals | Sem 4: Database Systems, Sem 3: Mathematics for Graphics and Statistics | Sem 4: Professional Practice | Year 3: Sem 5: Learning Portfolio - Flexible Semester | Sem 6: Web App Development 2, Sem 5: Choose one of the following electives: | Sem 6: Digital Graphic Design, Sem 5: *Industrial Placement 1 | Sem 6: 3D Animation Practice, Sem 5: *Professional Certification 1 | Sem 6: Software Engineering, Sem 5: *Study Abroad 1 | Sem 6: NoSQL Databases, Sem 5: *Voluntary Organisation Project 1 | Sem 6: Multimedia Networks, Sem 5: * = Elective | Sem 6: | Year 4: Sem 7: Mobile App Development 1 | Sem 8: Mobile App Development 2, Sem 7: Project 1 | Sem 8: Project 2, Sem 7: Computer Security | Sem 8: Integrated Marketing, Sem 7: Project Management | Sem 8: Multimedia Databases, Sem 7: Data Visualisation | Sem 8: Choose one of the following electives:, Sem 7: Choose one of the following electives: | Sem 8: *3D Animation and Transmedia, Sem 7: *3D Lighting and Rendering | Sem 8: *Advanced Graphic Design, Sem 7: *Advanced Media Production | Sem 8: *eLearning, Sem 7: *Instructional Design | Sem 8: , Sem 7: | Sem 8: * = Elective

SE605 Waterford

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Creative Computing

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Programme Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing is a four-year honours degree tailored to meet the expanding needs of Ireland's globally recognized digital and creative economy. Blending approximately 60% core computing with 40% creative media content, the programme is ideal for students who want to study computer science while developing artistic and media design skills. It is a highly practical, project-based course where learning is evaluated primarily through continuous assessment and portfolio development.

Practical Learning & Industry Placement

Students gain extensive hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and technologies. A key highlight of the programme is the Flexible Semester in Year 3, which offers the option to complete an Industry Placement. This placement allows students to apply academic theory in real-world environments, gain direct insights into working life, enhance graduate employability, and build an active professional network.

Coursework

The curriculum combines essential software development disciplines with creative media production:

Core Computing (60%): Web development, mobile app development, computer science fundamentals, and database design.
Creative Media (40%): User Experience (UX) design, graphic design, animation, and digital media production.

Career Opportunities

Graduates earn a versatile qualification that prepares them for roles across both technical software development and creative media industries:

Front-End & Web Developer
Mobile App Developer
UX/UI Designer & Interactive Media Developer
Digital Content & Graphic Specialist
Postgraduate Study & Creative Tech Research

Upon completion of the degree, graduates are fully prepared to drive innovation within Ireland’s growing digital export footprint, work across multidisciplinary tech and creative agencies, or pursue advanced studies in interactive technologies.

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Creative Programming Fundamentals 1	Creative Programming Fundamentals 2
Graphic Design 1	Website Development 1
User Experience Design	Digital Imaging
Introduction to Creative Media	Pipeline Design Concepts
Computer Systems 1	Computer Systems 2
Communication Skills	Mathematics for Problem Solving

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4
Website Development 2	Web App Development 1
Graphic Design 2	Web Design and Development
2D Animation	3D Modelling Fundamentals
Audio Production	Video Production
Database Fundamentals	Database Systems
Mathematics for Graphics and Statistics	Professional Practice

Year 3

Semester 5	Semester 6
Learning Portfolio - Flexible Semester	Web App Development 2
Choose one of the following electives:	Digital Graphic Design
*Industrial Placement 1	3D Animation Practice
*Professional Certification 1	Software Engineering
*Study Abroad 1	NoSQL Databases
*Voluntary Organisation Project 1	Multimedia Networks
* = Elective

Year 4

Semester 7	Semester 8
Mobile App Development 1	Mobile App Development 2
Project 1	Project 2
Computer Security	Integrated Marketing
Project Management	Multimedia Databases
Data Visualisation	Choose one of the following electives:
Choose one of the following electives:	*3D Animation and Transmedia
*3D Lighting and Rendering	*Advanced Graphic Design
*Advanced Media Production	*eLearning
*Instructional Design
	* = Elective

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing

2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O5/H7

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing:

Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing may choose to work in some of the many diverse areas of Computing and Creative Media, such as:

Web Development, Mobile App Development and Software Development
UX (User Experience) Design
The Entertainment Sector - Animation, Film, Creative Content, Pipeline/Production Management
Graphic Design
Software Support