Global Philosophies & Worldviews and Computer Science (with Foundation Year)

GLOBAL PHILOSOPHIES & WORLDVIEWS

Liverpool is a truly global city, shaped by centuries of migration, trade, and cultural exchange. Its diverse history and rich cultural mix make it the perfect setting for the Global Philosophies and Worldviews degree, where you will explore how different traditions, cultures, and religions shape the way people understand the world.

The Global Philosophies and Worldviews course takes you on a journey across traditions, examining Asian philosophical and religious thought, as well as Western, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian approaches to life’s biggest questions. You will investigate how people form and reform their worldviews, asking critical questions about secularism, scientism, and the challenges of pluralism in a media-saturated world.

Studying Global Philosophies and Worldviews develops your ability to critically engage with diverse perspectives and misunderstood traditions. This degree prepares you for careers that require cultural understanding and engagement with different communities, such as journalism, law, politics, education, policing, and human resource management.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science is about fresh thinking, new opportunities, and innovative ideas that impact every aspect of society. This dynamic Computer Science degree reflects the subject’s versatility by covering a wide range of topics, including networks, robotics, the Internet, mobile and embedded computing, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality.

Through this Computer Science course, you will gain practical skills highly valued by industry, such as programming in C, C++, Java, Lua, Python, JavaScript, and C#. You will also explore the social and ethical questions raised by computer science, alongside its versatility, demand, and earning potential in the modern workplace.

The Computer Science degree is intellectually challenging yet highly creative. You will be supported by research-active staff with diverse expertise, ensuring a rich curriculum that offers multiple approaches and areas of study. With close academic and practical support, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to shape the future of technology.

If you are inventive, enthusiastic, and eager to make a difference, this Computer Science degree will prepare you for a rewarding career in one of the most influential and in-demand fields today.