Course Summary

If you want to study software engineering at Sheffield but you don’t have the right A Levels, this is the most direct route. The foundation year gives you the necessary grounding in maths, physics and other areas. Complete it to the required standard and you’re guaranteed a place on a degree course. Sheffield is the only computer science department in the UK with its own student-run software company – Genesys Solutions. The academic standard is high, with a strong emphasis on the scientific principles that underpin new technology. This combination of advanced science, creativity and business skills makes it the perfect training ground for software engineers. You will get the chance to work for Genesys as part of your course, providing solutions for real clients. As well as hands-on experience, you will get a solid grounding in the fundamentals, including the latest research on artificial intelligence. Third and fourth-year subjects include e-commerce, 3D graphics and games technology. Teaching staff are experts in iPhone, Android and VR technology. Guest lecturers come from IBM, Microsoft and HP. Our graduates are problem solvers. They can program. They work well in teams. And they understand the theoretical principles. They are consultants and software engineers with companies including Accenture, Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Google, HSBC, IBM, Microsoft and Reuters.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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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: G651

Institution code: S18

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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

BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology

AABBB (any subjects) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; ABBBB including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology

60 credits overall in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction (to include 12 credits in Maths), and 21 credits at Merit + GCSE Maths grade 7/A. Applicants are considered individually.

DD in Engineering or IT + A at A Level (no STEM at A Level) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + B in an A Level science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology) + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B

32 + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 7

DDD in Engineering or IT + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A

H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 (any subjects) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology

B + BB (any A Level subjects) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; B + BC in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

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

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/sefy/courses

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 72%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 24450.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. Further guidance can be found via http://ssd.dept.shef.ac.uk/fees/ug/ug-fees.php Tuition fees and additional costs for 2022 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2021-22 information as a guide.

Provider information

Western Bank
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Sheffield
S10 2TN

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