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Description
Graduates who can offer employers a thorough understanding of the application of computing to business situations, in addition to expertise in another specialism, are in great demand. This joint-honours degree enables you to combine the study of computing with Philosophy the study of knowledge.
Taking Computing alongside Philosophy enables you to gain a good practical understanding of computer systems, while studying major philosophers and contributing your own ideas to an on-going dialogue. You develop the ability to connect the most abstract ideas to the concrete experience. Taking Philosophy alongside computing allows students to combine their analytical and critical skills with practical computing skills.
Some modules, such as those surrounding issues of Artificial Intelligence, Paradoxes, and the Philosophy of Science overlap between the two subjects and will develop your understanding of both Philosophy and computing. This will help with essay structure and composition, in putting across a clear line of argument as you explore the practical and scientific elements of computing studies, and apply your philosophical knowledge and skills to your learning.
Independent rankings
In the National Student Survey 2013, 88% of Philosophy students were satisfied with the quality of their course. And Philosophy was ranked 12th for graduate employment in The Complete University Guide 2014.
Computer Science at Kent was ranked 15th out of 105 for graduate employment prospects in The Complete University Guide 2014. And, in the National Student Survey 2013, 94% of Kent Web Computing students were satisfied with the quality of their course.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 14860 Year (Non-EEA)
Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 36 months Partnership Joint Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
CO320 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
CO324 - Computer Systems
CO520 - Further Object-Oriented Programming
PL302 - Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Metaphysics
PL303 - Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics
PL310 - Introduction to Philosopy: Logic and Reasoning
PL315 - Philosophical Reading and Writing (core)
CO328 - Human Computer Interaction
CO323 - Databases and the Web
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
CO510 - Software Engineering
PL584 - Knowledge and Metaphysics: Descartes to Kant
PL588 - Metaphysics, Truth and Relativism
PL595 - Metaethics
PL596 - Philosophy of Medicine
PL598 - Greek Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle
PL599 - Wittgenstein
PL601 - Philosophy of Religion
PL602 - Philosophy of Language
PL604 - Advanced Topics in Mind and Langauge
PL605 - Logic
PL606 - Philosophy of Science
PL608 - Paradoxes
PL609 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
PL610 - Aesthetics
PL618 - Political Philosophy
PL620 - Justice, Violence and the State
PL625 - Continental Philosophy: Kant's Critique of Pure Reason
PL628 - Continental Philosophy: Subject, Identity and the Political
PL638 - Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
PL640 - Normative Ethics
CO527 - Operating Systems and Architecture
CO518 - Algorithms, Correctness and Efficiency
CO528 - Introduction to Intelligent Systems
CO532 - Database Systems
CO539 - Web Development
CO646 - Computing in the Classroom
CO636 - Cognitive Neural Networks
CO637 - Natural Computation
CO641 - Computer Graphics and Animation
CO643 - Computing Law and Professional Responsibility
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Year in industry
You spend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. Our dedicated Placement Team can help you find a placement and support you during the year. Our students go to a wide range of companies, including IBM, Intel and Thomson Reuters or overseas to employers in locations including Amsterdam, Hong Kong and the USA.
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
PL641 - Normative Ethics
PL639 - Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
PL629 - Continental Philosophy: Subject , Identity and the Political
PL621 - Justice, Violence and the State
PL624 - Continental Philosophy: Kant's Critique of Pure Reason
PL619 - Political Philosophy
PL514 - Knowledge and Metaphysics: Descartes to Kant
PL526 - Aesthetics
PL552 - Metaphysics, Truth and Relativism
PL569 - Metaethics
PL570 - Philosophy of Medicine
PL572 - Greek Philosophy:Plato and Aristotle
PL573 - Wittgenstein
PL575 - Philosophy of Religion
PL576 - Philosophy of Language
PL578 - Advanced Topics in Mind and Language
PL579 - Logic
PL580 - Philosophy of Science
PL582 - Paradoxes
PL583 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
CO600 - Project
CO620 - Research Project
CO539 - Web Development
CO532 - Database Systems
CO528 - Introduction to Intelligent Systems
CO518 - Algorithms, Correctness and Efficiency
CO527 - Operating Systems and Architecture
CO643 - Computing Law and Professional Responsibility
CO641 - Computer Graphics and Animation
CO637 - Natural Computation
CO636 - Cognitive Neural Networks
CO646 - Computing in the Classroom
CO831 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement- A level: ABB
- Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
- International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 at HL
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
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- Alumni Bursary
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* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.
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