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

    University of Sheffield

    University of Sheffield

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    United Kingdom, Sheffield

    University RankQS Ranking
    105

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    G654

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026
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    Duration 5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 29,110  / year(s)
    Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

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

    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 connections. Get inspiration from companies who join us on campus for employability fairs and networking sessions and from our students who have done placements at companies including Deloitte, The Walt Disney Company, and Samsung SDS Europe.

    Be part of a student-led software company

    Get hands-on practical experience by choosing our Genesys module. Support real customers to solve genuine problems, using agile software engineering and lean startup practice – preparing you for an exciting and varied career.

    Professional skills and group work

    Professional, communication and presentation skills help to create more employable computer scientists and software engineers.

    Specialist teaching facilities

    You'll have access to the latest hardware, software and operating systems, plus high-spec graphics computers and a robotics arena in our dedicated computer labs in The Diamond.

    Support throughout your degree

    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.

    Learn the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry. Put your learning into practice with the opportunity to work in industry for a year.

    Sheffield’s software engineering MEng gives you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of software engineering, as well as computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.

    The course not only teaches you state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, but also lets you practise skills that employers want in every candidate – project management, teamwork and working with customers.

    In your third year you'll take a specialist module on software testing and analysis, giving you the skills to create robust software systems. Optional modules which cover topics such as software re-engineering, cybersecurity, and software for mobile devices give you the scope to tailor your degree to your interests.

    In your final year, you'll continue with advanced software engineering modules in Verification and Testing, Computer Security and Forensics, and you'll participate in Genesys – our student-led software development organisation – solving customers’ problems, using agile software engineering and lean startup practice.

    Accredited by the British Computer Society. This course fully meet the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional and Chartered Engineer.

    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 MEng

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