Study Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year - BEng (Hons) at University of Sheffield in the UK, Computer Science
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Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year - BEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

You'll learn state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, and also practise your skills in project management, teamwork and working with customers - skills expected by employers. You'll get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.You'll learn state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, and also practise your skills in project management, teamwork and working with customers - skills expected by employers.You'll get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.In the second year, you'll develop software for real, external clients.Your year in industry will put your studies into context and give you a head start in the careers market. You will pay a reduced fee to the University for that year and you'll be paid a salary.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. Industry placement

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,110.00 (US$ 37,594) per year
Accommodation - Standard with shared bathroom (City) : 4651.08 (42 weeks)

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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

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

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