BS in Computer Science and Media Arts
The BS in Computer Science and Media Arts is a combined major (Khoury College and the College of Arts, Media and Design) ideal for creative students who love technology. You’ll acquire a solid foundation in both fields through a curriculum that spans photography, animation, video, database design, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction — with the technical depth to apply AI, machine learning, and interactive media tools to creative work across industries.
Program details: BS in Computer Science and Media Arts
This combined degree will equip you with skills to create new forms of artistic expression using emerging technologies. Some of the exciting career possibilities include:
- Game developer
- User experience (UX) or user interface (UI) designer
- Multimedia developer
- Front end developer
- Virtual reality (VR) developer
Students in this combined major have opportunities to build on their classroom learning in industry settings through co-ops. Recent related co-op experiences include:
- AI engineer (agentic AI) at Evenness
- Interaction engineer co-op at Pison
- Software engineer intern at Chewy
Gain hands-on experience and make exciting discoveries as you collaborate on research projects with dynamic, engaged professors. Some of our research areas include:
- Artificial intelligence
- Data visualization
- Games
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply design principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for effective and secure computing practice.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of systems that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
Program offered at this Northeastern campus
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Northeastern University offers a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help you fund your education. You’ll receive an initial financial aid package that outlines your options after admission. Once you enroll, Khoury College has multiple scholarship opportunities for current students to continue supporting your studies. We also encourage all students to submit the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal aid and loans.
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