Course Summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course Summary** - Learn the skills you need to write the software of tomorrow. - Learn how to apply AI concepts and technologies to solve real world problems. - Develop complex software and systems using analytical and mathematical approaches. - Understand the fundamental principles behind the software that powers our world. This course helps you to develop a deep understanding of practical applications of computation, including key concepts in the machine learning domain. You'll become a programmer who understands and can build on the fundamental principles behind the software that underpins modern society across a variety of platforms and domains. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. This course is focused on helping you to develop strong practical and applied skills to develop software applications. It develops your knowledge and critical thinking as to how and when to use appropriate processes, tools and technologies. The combination of learning methods across the course allow you to develop a range of skills through problem-solving activities, practical implementations and teamwork, allowing you to take an active approach to learning and encouraging self-development You learn through: - Lectures - Lab sessions - Hands-on tutorials - Teamwork and group-based learning - Practice-based applied learning - Workshops - Discussions - Self-study **Applied learning** **Work placements** You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. You are supported by placement tutors and a college placement team through the process of successfully getting a placement and then while on placement. Although a placement year is not mandatory, the department has a strong track record in finding placements. **Live projects** All years of your study are designed with applied learning in mind using industry-based and industry-inspired projects. The course includes professional projects which challenge you to solve real world problems, possibly with an external client, while developing team and project management skills. These projects allow you to practice more than just your technical computing skills. By working with real companies, you can apply the project management techniques and technical skills you have learned and test your interpersonal and time management skills. **Networking opportunities** Employers and industry practitioners are an influential part of the design, content and teaching of the course. The employability focus of the course is supported by frequent involvement of employers and IT professionals.

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Databases And The Web 20 Fundamentals Of Mathematics And Computer Architectures 20 Programming For Computer Science 20 Software Projects 60 Elective modules Foreign Language 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules Advanced Programming 20 Algorithms And Data Structures 20 Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning 1 20 Networked Software Development 20 Professional Software Projects 40 Elective modules Foreign Language 20 Year 3 Optional modules Placement Year - Final year Compulsory modules Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning 2 20 Concurrent And Parallel Systems 20 Project (Technical Computing) 40 Software Architecture And Design 20 Elective modules Computer Graphics 20 Effective C++ Programming 20 Foreign Language 20 Platform Development 20 Robotics 20 Secure Software Engineering 20

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework Exams

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: D015

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies

Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 18 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or above at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/bsc-honours-computer-science-with-artificial-intelligence/full-time/2022

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 9250.0 Whole course
England 9250.0 Whole course
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Whole course
Scotland 9250.0 Whole course
Wales 9250.0 Whole course
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Whole course
EU 14415.0 Whole course
International 14415.0 Whole course

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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