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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VG52

Philosophy and Computer Science

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,800Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Philosophy and Computer Science at UCL (University College London) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The Philosophy and Computer Science BA is the ideal degree for students who want to bring precise formal tools to bear on the big questions that face us in life. You'll learn about core concepts which belong equally in Philosophy and Computer Science: concepts to do with reasoning, agency, and fairness. You'll sharpen your analytic and critical skills, with an emphasis on clarity of thought and expression. International tuition fees are £29,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Logic and Formal Reasoning
Programming Fundamentals
Epistemology and Knowledge
Data Structures and Algorithms
Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
Philosophy of Mind and Computation
Software Engineering Principles
Metaphysics and Information Theory
UCAS Code:VG52
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

Mathematics A* required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

39 points

A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics grade 7, with no score below 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£33,500£36,000
3 years£25,000£31,000£41,500
5 years£32,000£39,500£59,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 46% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

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%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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