**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
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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