Creative technologies at York

Creative Technologies at York is where innovation meets imagination, where the cutting-edge intersects with artistic expression. We explore areas like game design, digital storytelling, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI) applications in creative contexts, interactive installations, music production and digital content creation.

York emphasises a socially responsible and ethical approach to technology. We explore the societal implications of new technologies, considering themes like sustainability and climate futures, and the ethical use of AI. We prepare our students with the skills and knowledge to shape our digital futures.

Study with us

At York, our creative technologies courses will make you an adaptable professional with a wide range of skills in digital media and AI. Enhance your practical skills in our exceptional facilities.

Award-winning facilities

Our facilities include three professional HD television studios, theatre stages, post-production suites and a 140-seat 4K digital cinema with surround sound.

Research excellence

83.3% of our research across film, theatre, television and interactive media is rated 4* (REF 2021).

World top 100

We're ranked in the top-100 for Performing Arts globally, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025.

Our research

Our staff are active practitioners with wide-ranging expertise, from AI applications in healthcare to music production innovations, gaming and extended and augmented reality.

Their experience informs their research and teaching, so our students benefit from relevant insights and contemporary ideas. We analyse creative technologies and their application across industries and disciplines, and how they can be used to tackle societal challenges.

Explore our research