FAQs

Yes, you can. We may consider your entry grades, or we may ask you to gain a suitable mark at the end of your first year, but otherwise moving to a degree with a Year in Industry is very straight-forward.

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Yes, there is an optional Year in Industry or option to study abroad, taken after the second year of the course. You complete your degree during your fourth year. You need to be registered on the “with a …" degrees, which you can apply for through UCAS.

Yes, you may choose to do this after you arrive at Leicester. You would formally change degree from Computer Science to Computer Science with a Year in Industry. This may be dependent on your entry qualifications and/or your first years results.

A level results of ABB, BTEC D*D*D. Other qualifications are accepted.

If most applicants achieve their offer, then there is a small possibility you will not. However, most likely, you will be successful if Leicester was your first choice.

The typical offer for the BSc in Creative Computing is BBB.

Students will have access to computing facilities, the Makerspace lab and the Digital Culture Studio.

The course includes group projects, individual projects, and collaborative projects that enable students to work on real-world situations or with external partners.

Yes, there is an optional Year in Industry or option to study abroad after the second year of the course.

BSc Creative Computing graduates have a wide range of job opportunities, including:

• App developer
• Big data delivery lead
• Creative developer
• Data visualisation designer
• Digital content creator/strategist
• Digital and data analyst
• Front-end developer
• Interaction designer
• AI application developer
• Software engineer
• VR/AR application developer
• UX manager web designer

BSc Creative Computing graduates have a unique combination of creative flair, technical skills, and business acumen that makes them well-suited to flourish in the digital economy. They are curious, flexible, and adaptable individuals with the ability to start their own businesses or work within larger companies.

Yes, BSc Creative Computing graduates have the skillset to work in a wide range of industries, such as technology, media, gaming, software development, and more.

The typical offer for all programmes in Mathematics is ABB.

We expect to take approximately 100 undergraduates in first year Mathematics across all programmes starting in Autumn 2024.

Our courses are currently under review for accreditation through the IMA.

Mathematics is a highly sought after degree by several employers. Some example job areas include:

• Finance
• Actuarial industries
• Accountancy
• Business intelligence and analysis
• Data science and analysis
• Machine learning
• Software engineering
• Education and teaching
• Scientific research
• Management consultancy
• IT services
• Robotics
• Cryptography and security

Our Mathematics and Actuarial Science degree is accredited by the IFoA (institute and Faculty of Actuaries), allowing for exemptions from core principle exams required to qualify as an actuary.

In your third year, we offer a module (Communicating Mathematics) of which a key element involves a schools visit.

Whatever subject you go on to study, there will likely be a point where you find it to be difficult, so choosing a degree solely on whether you currently find it easy is not what we advise. It is better to choose a subject which you enjoy, or which you can see yourself enjoying in the long run, as this is more sustainable, and gives you motivation when you encounter challenging material.