Philosophy and Computing BA/BSc hons


Joint and Combined Honours


Institution Code H36

UCAS Code

V5G4


Programme Code TCIDJH

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

About the course

  • It provides an intellectual training that will enable you to become clearer and more systematic in the expression of your own ideas and in the critical assessment of those of others.
  • It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject while the first year offers introduction to essay writing skills, critical analysis and debate by in the introduction to philosophy module.
  • Our computing facilities are among the best offered by any university in the country.
  • We have constantly updated contacts with industry and commerce while the computing courses are arranged to give practical experience with a variety of computer systems and work situations.
  • This module requires no previous experience in computing.

Entry requirements

300 UCAS points. GCSE English language and maths at grade C or above (or equivalent). A minimum IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 550 (92 IBT)is required for those for whom English is not their first language. Equivalent qualifications welcomed.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

Study routes

  • Part-time 5 years
  • Full-time 3 years
  • Sandwich 4 years