BSc (Hons) Philosophy & Computer Science
Philosophy & Computer Science Courses
The list of Philosophy and Computer Science courses below is indicative of those that are currently planned for students commencing their undergraduate degree in September 2023. The courses that run in each academic year are subject to change in line with faculty availability and student demand, and may have limited capacity or be unavailable to you due to the timetable. There is, therefore, no guarantee every course will be available every year.
Year 1
Computer Science:
- Discrete Structures
- Fundamentals of Computer Science I
- Fundamentals of Computer Science II
Philosophy:
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Logic
- Technology and Human Values
Plus TWO elective courses
Year 2
(Option to study abroad and follow US curriculum courses at a Northeastern University campus in the USA in the second semester)
Computer Science:
- Object-Oriented Design
- Algorithms and Data
- Database Design
Philosophy:
- Ancient Philosophy
Plus, TWO other Philosophy courses from the University Courses list, at least ONE of which is in theoretical philosophy
Integrative:
- AI and Data Ethics
Plus ONE elective course
Year 3
Computer Science:
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Plus, TWO additional courses from this list:
- Advanced Information Presentation and Visualisation
- Large-Scale Information Storage and Retrieval
- Machine Learning and Data Mining I
- Machine Learning and Data Mining II
- Human Computer Interaction
Philosophy:
- Philosophy of Logic and Language
Plus, TWO other Philosophy courses from the University Courses list
Integrative:
- Final Project (Philosophy/Computer Science)