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Bachelor of Computer Science in BA
- Pleasantville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A computer science major in the BA format, relating computing to the liberal arts.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Computer Science in BA
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions. Study areas identified in the course outline include engineering Probability and Statistics
- Linear Algebra
- Object-Oriented Software Design and Algorithms.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include software development
- technical analysis and further computing study. Careers and professional eligibility depend on individual qualifications and local requirements.
Curriculum
- Computer Science students complete lower-division preparation and a set of upper-division major requirements alongside the USD core curriculum. Required or elective courses include Engineering Probability and Statistics
- Linear Algebra
- Object-Oriented Software Design and Algorithms. Recommended plans of study set out the sequence across semesters.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred); holistic review
- generally top 50% of class or about 2.5 GPA where no class rank is given; 2 letters of recommendation and personal statement; SAT/ACT optional.
- Holistic review; generally top 50% of class
- or about 2.5 GPA where no class rank is given
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred); 2 letters of recommendation and personal statement; SAT/ACT optional
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines : spring 2027 last day to apply 2026-12-01
- fall 2027 regular decision 2027-02-15. Apply online at and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload secondary school transcripts in English
- 2 recommendations
- a personal statement and an English test score (SAT/ACT optional). Receive the offer and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit (300 USD for fall 2027
- 100 USD for spring 2027). Show bank documents with one year of funds above tuition and fees
- receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $61,438 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Westchester Campus (Pleasantville) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | The international admissions brochure identifies merit scholarships and graduate assistantships, subject to eligibility and availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $61,438 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,505 USD.

