Study Computer Science with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK, College of Business Technology and Engineering

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Computer science provides a deep understanding of practical applications of computation in areas ranging from programming language design to everyday software systems. This course is aimed at anyone who wants to become a programmer, understands and can build on the fundamental principles behind the software that underpins modern society.The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) Computer Science course. You share the first year with other computing foundation year students, then move on to the degree. During the first year of study, you will enhance your skills to maximise your academic potential ready to start your learning against the content of the main degree.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.Duration- 4 (5 Year with placement year)

Which department am I in?

College of Business Technology and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

UCAS points80This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:CDD at A LevelMMP in BTEC Extended DiplomaPass overall from a T level qualification with C from core A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.GCSEEnglish Language or English Literature at grade C or 4Maths at grade B or 5International Baccalaureate Diploma and those achieving 28 points IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. TOEFL internet based- (79 overall score (Listening:17, Speaking:20, Reading:18, Writing:17)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.