Creative App Development

Mobile apps are now ubiquitous, delivering solutions to modern life. They are a medium for creative and artistic expression, answering everyday problems with clever design and user insights. As an evolving arena that reacts quickly to technological advances, app development offers a wealth of creative opportunity.

Falmouth’s MA Creative App Development responds to these shifts. Designed with industry experts, it provides the chance to expand upon your creative skills and take advantage of the opportunities available in this growing field.

Structured according to workplace demands, you’ll find an emphasis on live briefs and the application of practical skills. Modules are taught by specialists in creative computing, interactive and design practice; while online software tutorials will enable you to develop projects and assemble your professional portfolio ahead of graduation.

This course prepares you for the demands of app development, whether you want to break into the industry, or already work in the software sector. Here we promote creative solutions to meet a range of platform and audience needs. Informed by critical thinking and research, our approach helps deliver high impact apps.

Typical applicants may be:

• Working in computing and software development and looking to explore new possibilities
• Artists, audio specialists and designers interested in technology focused content creation are also welcome

The course enables you to respond creatively to change and has been designed to support a wide range of career aspirations within the field of app development and beyond.

You will need to complete four 30-credit modules and one 60-credit project (180 credits in total).

• App development synergies
• Individual design and development project
• Co-creation design and development project
• Live brief design and development project
• Major project

Requirements

• An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification
• Proof of proficiency in English (minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening)
• Submit a description of your experience, motivations for studying the course, how you believe it will develop your career and aspirations

Scholarships

Falmouth Flexible Scholarship:

• Maximum £3,300 per eligible student
• Alumni discount (15% to Falmouth alumni)