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    Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year BEng
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    Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

    University of Sheffield

    University of Sheffield

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    United Kingdom, Sheffield

    University RankQS Ranking
    105

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    G604

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 29,110  / year(s)
    Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

    Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

    About

    Course description

    Why study this course?

    Industrial placement year

    You have the option to either study abroad for a year or spend a year working in industry, gaining real-world experience and building a robust network. Be inspired by top companies who join us on campus for employability fairs and networking sessions, plus our very own students who have done placements with industry leaders including Deloitte, The Walt Disney Company, PayPal, and Samsung SDS Europe.

    Focus on practical application

    We emphasise the importance of practical skills development, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing software systems. This includes opportunities for real-world projects, such as our Software Hut module in Year 2, where students get to experience working with a client to deliver a software prototype. With these experiences, you will be immersed in the processes of engineering a real software system for a real client in a competitive environment.

    Specialist teaching and facilities

    Our lecturers are renowned computer scientists and internationally recognised researchers whose research shapes our cutting-edge teaching. You will have access to the latest software and equipment, including high-spec computers with graphics processing units, as well as a robotics arena in our dedicated labs.

    Professional skills and group work

    Professional, communication and presentation skills help to create more employable computer scientists and software engineers. These are extremely valuable to companies, making you a well-rounded and highly prized candidate.

    Flexible study options

    It's possible to transfer between our courses. This provides an opportunity to understand which areas of computer science spark your interest and add flexibility to your education.

    Support throughout your degree

    Your wellbeing is a high priority to us. Our dedicated student welfare advisor is available to provide support, for example, if you are feeling down, overwhelmed or struggling to adjust to student life.

    Ignite your interest by learning the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry.

    You will put your learning into practice with the opportunity to work in industry for a year.

    Our Computer Science (Software Engineering) BEng programme with an Industry Placement is a great choice for students who are passionate about software engineering and want to develop the skills to design, build, and test software systems.

    You will gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of software engineering, as well the opportunity to explore different areas of computer science. These include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and robotics.

    This course has a strong focus on professional skills, to ensure you are well equipped for a career after graduating. You will develop your communication skills and be able to think critically, whilst analysing the impact of your work in a real-world context. These are essential for a career in industry or research, and demonstrate the well-rounded education our programme will provide you.

    Core modules in years one and two will provide you with the foundations of computer science, while in the final year a range of optional modules will allow you to tailor your studies to your own interests. These include topics such as software re-engineering, cybersecurity, and software for mobile devices.

    On top of these specialised modules, the focus of your final year is a dissertation project, where you will have scope for creative and intellectual exploration, through a year-long individual project guided by one of your lecturers.

    This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). It fully meets the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partially meets the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

    Standard offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    A*AA; AAA
    A*AA including Maths; AAA including Maths and Computer Science

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    AAA including Maths + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in a relevant EPQ; AAA including Maths + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths; AAB including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
    International Baccalaureate
    38 with 6 in Higher Level Maths
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    D*DD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    D*D in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths
    T Level
    Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher
    AAAAA + A in Maths
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    A + A*A including Maths; A + AA in Maths and Computer Science
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include 18 credits in Maths), and 3 at Merit
    Access Sheffield offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    AAB; ABB
    AAB including A in Maths; ABB including A in Maths and B in Computer Science

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    AAA including Maths + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in a relevant EPQ; AAA including Maths + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths; AAB including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
    International Baccalaureate
    34 with 6 in Higher Level Maths
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + B in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + B in A Level Maths
    T Level
    Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher
    AAABB + A in Maths
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    B + AA including A in Maths; B + AB including A in Maths and B in Computer Science
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include 18 credits in Maths), and 6 at Merit
    English language requirements |

    You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

    If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Graduate careers

    School of Computer Science

    Some of our graduates have gone on to become IT consultants, software engineers, software developers, project managers, and data scientists in companies such as Amazon, ARM, BT, Bank of America & BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Plusnet. Others have begun their research careers by starting a PhD.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 29,110 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Sheffield

    Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

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