MA/MSc Computing in the Creative Industries (Modular)

Course overview

MA/MSc Computing in the Creative Industries (Modular) represents an exciting opportunity to study with the CCI’s world-renowned creative computing faculty across a range of specialisms unique to the CCI. The course is a modular programme that enables you to study units from across the Creative Computing Institute (CCI) postgraduate courses in a combination that suits you. For example, units available within the course come from MSc Creative Computing, MSc Data Science and the Creative Industries and MA Internet Equalities. This means you are able select that specific areas of study of interest and tailor your post graduate experience at the CCI to support your career aspirations.

As a modular student you will focus on three core areas of study:

• Creativity: How to ideate, develop concepts into prototypes, work with creative research methods and apply critical cultural understanding.
• Computing: How to leverage creative computing platforms, coding languages and the critical discourse surrounding the role of computation in society.
• Industry: How to apply creative computing across a range of industry contexts leveraging creative management and leadership skills to boost your employability.

With the ability to select units of study across this range you are able to tailor the CCI experience to your level of technical ability, desire for critical engagement and your intended graduate path.

Further benefits of the course include; the ability to study with a range of peers across CCI courses, access to dedicated CCI specialist course facilities and technical staff, and access to a broad range of CCI academic across specialist subject areas. Students on this course will also join a vibrant, cutting-edge community of activists, innovators, researchers and practitioners complete with a vibrant open events programme, some of which you can see on our YouTube channel.

Award

The university confers either an MSc or an MA degree upon the successful completion of your programme. The type of degree awarded is determined by the university's regulations and is finalised during the awards committee meeting, which is presided over by the Dean of the CCI or a designated representative.

Prospective graduates will be eligible for an MSc degree if the majority of your completed course credits are from MSc-designated courses. Conversely, if most of your credits are from MA-designated courses, you will be recommended for an MA degree. The final decision on this will be made by the Awards Board. 

This approach ensures that your awarded degree accurately reflects the primary focus of your study programme. 

Home fee

£14,000

This fee is correct for 2025/26 entry and is subject to change for 2026/27 entry.

Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.

Students from countries outside of the UK will generally be charged international fees. The rules are complex so read more about tuition fees and determining your fee status.

International fee

£29,990

This fee is correct for 2025/26 entry and is subject to change for 2026/27 entry.

Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.

Students from countries outside of the UK will generally be charged international fees. The rules are complex so read more about tuition fees and determining your fee status.