BSc (Hons) Philosophy & Computer Science at Northeastern University London

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary degree combining philosophy's fundamental questions with a rigorous grounding in computer science and the way the two interact. Philosophy courses develop rigour in thinking and writing, while computer science courses cover programme design, software development and algorithms.

Faculty: Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional semester in Boston, USA; optional work placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, Technology and Human Values, Discrete Structures, Fundamentals of Computer Science I and II; Year 2: Ancient Philosophy plus philosophy options, Object-Oriented Design, Algorithms and Data, Database Design and AI and Data Ethics; Year 3: Philosophy of Logic and Language, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, advanced options and a Final Project (Philosophy/Computer Science).

Career pathways

Career routes include software engineer/developer, AI ethics researcher, technology policy analyst, machine learning engineer, technical product manager, UX researcher and management consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A-level ABB-BBB; International Baccalaureate 32-34 points including TOK and the Extended Essay, or 6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects with an overall pass in the IB Diploma; or an equivalent UK or international qualification. Applicants predicted below the typical offer are reviewed holistically and may be invited to interview. IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 60 with 55 in each component) if English is not the applicant's native language. UCAS code: P1C5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK/Irish) annual undergraduate tuition fee for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,263 a year (2027/28). International annual undergraduate tuition fee for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.nulondon.ac.uk/application/

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