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Bachelor of Computer Science in BA
- San Diego, 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): 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
- Completed secondary school with translated official transcripts and national exam results
- Common Application
- essay and USD member questions
- one academic recommendation
- English test (TOEFL iBT
- IELTS or Duolingo) unless waived
- SAT/ACT not reviewed for Fall 2027
- Grade/entry criteria: No minimum published
- admitted first-years middle 50% weighted GPA 3.8-4.2 (Fall 2026).
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school with official transcripts (translated) and national exam results; Common Application, essay, USD member questions, one academic recommendation; SAT/ACT not reviewed (test-free through Fall 2027); proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- Application Essay
- Academic Recommendation Letter
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $65,199 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering |
| Department | Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate applicants are considered for merit-based admission scholarships. Awards are competitive and depend on the university’s selection criteria; admission does not guarantee financial support. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $65,199 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $39,591 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, Duolingo 120.