BA Philosophy and Computer Science
About this course
BA in Philosophy and Computer Science, a computer science and philosophy degree centred on the intersection of human thought and technology. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a final-year dissertation. The first year covers foundations through Introductory Programming, Introductory Computer Science Mathematics, Algorithms and Theory of Computation, and Knowledge and Reality. The second year features compulsory study in Computer Science Mathematics and Theory 1, Computer Science Mathematics and Theory 2, Knowledge, and Philosophy of Language, alongside optional modules such as Computer Architecture and Concurrency, Security, and Applied Ethics. The third year includes a compulsory Dissertation for Philosophy and Computer Science, with further optional modules available in Compilers, Functional Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Neural Computing, and Quantum Computation.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (Mathematics A* required.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics grade 7, with no higher level score below 5. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
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What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 85%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Programming
- Introductory Computer Science Mathematics
- Algorithms and Theory of Computation
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Introduction to Philosophy of Computer Science
- Computer Science Mathematics and Theory 1
- Computer Science Mathematics and Theory 2
- Knowledge
- Philosophy of Language
- Computer Architecture and Concurrency
- Security
- Intermediate Mathematics for Computer Science
- Applied Ethics
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Ethics
- Topics in Political Philosophy
- Dissertation for Philosophy and Computer Science
- Compilers
- Computation and Complexity
- Computer Systems
- Functional Programming
- Artificial Intelligence and Neural Computing
- Machine Learning for Domain Specialists
- Quantum Computation
- Advanced Mathematics for Computer Science
- The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Intermediate Logic
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and Computer Science at University College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Computer Science at University College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and Computer Science at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and Computer Science at University College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy and Computer Science at University College London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.