Northampton University (USA) is able to offer our students an online degree tuition-free because of our unique model of online higher education. Our minimal processing fees help to maintain our tuition-free online degree structure—allowing all qualified students to receive their online degree without educational instruction expenses, course material or annual enrollment fees. We ask for a non-refundable application fee of $60 and an assessment fee of $100 per exam [not in one full payment but at the time of each exam] which can be covered by numerous grants and scholarships.

The estimated total fees for the Bachelor’s degree are as follows: $4,060

Cancellations Policy

A student has the right to cancel this Agreement in any manner and at any time. Cancellation is effective five (5) days after the University receives notification of a student’s cancellation. During this time, you may notify the University that you no longer wish to cancel this Agreement. Notice of Cancellation is effective if it shows that the student no longer wishes to be bound by this Agreement or to continue their attendance at the University. If the student cancels this Agreement, the student shall not be liable to the University and the University shall refund any money paid through attendance at the first class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later, excepting any non-refundable fees.

Refund Policy

Transferring Credits to Northampton University (USA) :

Students and applicants at Northampton University (USA) have the option of transferring credits toward their degree programs at Northampton University (USA) .

For undergraduate degree programs Northampton University (USA) may award the transfer of up to 50% of the required program credits. In special cases, Northampton University (USA) may choose to make an exception – allowing for up to 75%. 

This means that students can transfer no more than 90 toward the completion of a Bachelor’s degree.

Transferring Credits from Northampton University (USA) to Other Institutions:

The transferability of credits and credentials is at the complete discretion of the institution to which you seek to transfer, and may include a transfer fee.

As an accredited University, Northampton University (USA) has a number of requirements for all potential applicants, to help maintain a strong, intellectual student body.

To meet admission requirements, applicants must:

• Be 16 years old or older
• Be able to demonstrate high school completion
• Have English proficiency

To apply for admissions consideration to Northampton University (USA) , applicants must complete an online application, including payment of a 60$ non-refundable Application Fee.

Non-Native English Speakers

In addition, applicants who are non-native English speakers, or did not complete their high school education in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English, are required to provide proof of English proficiency during their application process. Should applicants be unable to provide proof of English proficiency, they will need to successfully complete a Northampton University (USA) English course before proceeding to Northampton University (USA) Foundations.

Entrance Exams

Entrance-exams are not required for admission – this means that you do not need to submit any standardized test scores in order to be accepted to the online degree program at Northampton University (USA) in Computer Science.

Foundations Courses

In order to be accepted to an undergraduate degree program, students must successfully complete the Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses. The Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses are designed to equip students with the necessary skills needed to thrive in their academic degree studies. Once students have successfully passed the Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses, and sent their proof of high school completion document, they may continue as degree students at Northampton University (USA) in their desired undergraduate degree program. The Northampton University (USA) Foundations Courses count towards the associate’s and bachelor’s degree credit requirements.

Submitting Proof of High School Completion

Submitting proof of high school completion may be satisfied during your first term at Northampton University (USA) through the submission of:

1. official diploma (or transcript showing graduation) sent directly to Northampton University (USA) (either mailed or submitted online); or

2. a photocopy of the original diploma (or transcript showing graduation) certified by a notary sent directly to Northampton University (USA) (either mailed or submitted online); or

3. if an applicant, such as a refugee or asylum seeker is unable to provide the documents listed above, the applicant shall take an Ability to Benefit test approved by the US Department of Education. 

Sending Documentation

For the quickest processing of your application materials, it is advised to send your documents electronically directly to your admissions advisor or to admissions@northampton.ac

Refugees and Asylum-Seekers who are unable to produce original diplomas and/or transcripts may submit alternative documentation.

Why Study Computer Science? 

Society is growing more connected and computer-dependent by the day. In 2018, world Internet usage passed the 4 billion mark. According to the US Census Bureau, Internet use in private households quadrupled between 2007 and 2015. As a matter of fact, almost every modern technology, whether directly or indirectly, depends on the applications of computer science.

With computers being such a critical part of today’s society, computer science is a practical choice for aspiring students. A choice that is not only useful but also rewarding—based on a 2017 survey by NACE, computer science and engineering are consistently projected to be the highest paid majors in the US.

As an aspiring computer science student, you may have caught some of the buzz around machine learning and AI, blockchain, the IoT, cloud computing, probability-based algorithms and fuzzy learning, and more. Are you only now hearing about these subjects? Are you already a geek that just has to get the lowdown on the latest trends? Have you heard of Swift, Rust, Elixir? Or are you still asking yourself the fundamental question of Java vs Python?

As a professional developer, you’ll be able to do more than just play around with code. You can make use of your problem-solving skills and develop amazing solutions to real-life problems using complex algorithms, in industries ranging from IT, mobile, cybersecurity, games development, healthcare, and even data science. By holding a computer science degree, you enter the workforce as someone who not only speaks the language but can actually write it.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science accredited online degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge and analytic skills associated with the field of IT and Computer Science.

Computer Science at Northampton University (USA)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science accredited online degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge and analytic skills associated with the field of IT and Computer Science.

Students receive:

• Comprehensive understanding of design, development, testing, and documentation of a range of operating systems
• Database management; and programming languages
• Essential knowledge to implementing the skill into real-life situations

Students complete an online computer science bachelor degree that opens the doors to a broad career path, with a range of options. Our computer science degree online will also provide the key tools to continue studies at a graduate level.

Each student will be connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who will remain with them until graduation. The student’s personal Program Advisor acts as his/her support system throughout their studies. The personal Program Advisor will be happy to answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.

In our exciting range of courses, you’ll learn about and gain experience with some of the major subjects in computer science today. A few examples are:

• Understanding Java programming, covering fundamentals such as data types, program control and decisions, loops, string manipulations, procedures, arrays, software testing, and debugging; and advanced concepts such as recursion, linked data structures, and Java’s Collection Framework.
• Exploring computer systems, looking at the internal design and functionality of the most basic computer components, using an online hardware simulator to actually “build” a computer, and developing an assembler from scratch.
• Catching up on web programming, including web applications, web services, enterprise web development, markup languages, and server-side programming.
• Building mobile applications 
• Delving into Artificial Intelligence, covering concepts and techniques in AI, including “reasoning”, problem-solving, and search optimization.