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    Computer Systems 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

    2A47

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 30,570  / year(s)
    Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

    Computer Systems Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

    About

    Course description

    Why study this course?

    Go on to great things

    92% of graduates from the department are in work or further education 15 months after completing their course. Sheffield-trained engineers are now working for companies including Rolls-Royce, Siemens and Airbus.

    Integrated and holistic content

    From foundations in programming, robotics and automation to advanced topics such as deep learning and multi-agent systems.

    Expert academic staff

    Learn from people with research experience in the robotics industry and who specialise in programming, intelligent systems and cybersecurity.

    Advanced, hands-on experience

    Practical experience of computer software and hardware during your industrial placement with companies such as ARM, Siemens and Boeing, along with access to industry-standard facilities including 3D CAD tools, 3D printers and advanced manufacturing technologies.

    Get noticed by future employers

    Study modules designed with our industry partners – spanning topics such as embedded systems and artificial intelligence, industrial control and advanced manufacturing.

    Launch your career as an engineer with this four-year BEng in Computer Systems Engineering that brings together design, robotics and programming with a year-long industrial placement.

    Informed by our world-leading research and designed in collaboration with our industry partners, this course gives you the best start as a systems engineer.

    You’ll complement new skills in computer software and hardware with a deep understanding of systems design. You’ll also use industry-standard equipment to learn about state-of-the-art applications in infrastructure, medicine and aviation.

    The first year gives you solid grounding in the theory of complex electro-mechanical systems and a fundamental understanding of mathematics and computing.

    The second year focuses on core modules such as programming (including C++, Python and Java) and data modelling alongside a practical project – designing a system using 3D CAD tools, and building your designs in our iForge Makerspace.

    Year three puts your academic study into context, as you gain work experience and improve your employability prospects with one of our industry partners.

    Your final year will see you combining specialist modules like intelligent systems and cybersecurity with a massive range of optional modules – chosen according to your personal passion and career aspirations.

    This all builds to an advanced project, where you’ll work one-on-one with an academic, deepening your technical knowledge and developing your expertise in a range of engineering techniques.

    This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Measurement and Control and the Engineering Council UK.

    Dr Roderich Gross explains how the knowledge and skills you gain at ACSE have real world applications

    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:
    AAB
    including Maths and a science

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    ABB including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB including Maths and a science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
    International Baccalaureate
    34, with 6, 5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
    T Level
    Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + B in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers
    AABBB + AB in Maths and a science
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    B + AA in Maths and a science
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit
    Other requirements
    • Relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; Digital Production, Design & Development; or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing

    • Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Physics, or Technology

    Access Sheffield offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    ABB
    including Maths and a science

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    ABB including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB including Maths and a science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
    International Baccalaureate
    33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths and a science
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths
    T Level
    Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + B in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers
    ABBBB + AB in Maths and a science
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    B + AB in Maths and a science
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
    Other requirements
    • Relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; Digital Production, Design & Development; or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing

    • Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Physics, or Technology

    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 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

    Pathway programme for international students

    If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

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

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Graduate careers

    School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    Our courses prepare you for a career where you'll apply your creative problem-solving skills and your understanding of engineering principles to the real world, while working in multidisciplinary teams. These transferable skills can be applied in many sectors across the breadth of engineering and beyond.

    During your degree you'll have plenty of opportunities to enhance your employability. You can choose to go on a placement in industry, either during the summer or as a year in industry. Or you could consider studying abroad, either for a full year, or as part of a summer school.

    We also have extracurricular projects where you can work with other engineering and science students to design and build rockets, submersible robots, autonomous payloads for satellites, rovers and more. You could also take part in a scheme for undergraduates where you work on research projects with academics over the summer period.

    Graduates from all of our courses are highly employable and work all over the world for companies such as Arup, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Jaguar Land Rover, Thales and IBM. They go on to become professional engineers in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, power generation and sustainable energy.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 30,570 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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    Computer Systems Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

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