Overview

The Computer Science with Foundation Year (Honours) course from Sheffield Hallam University 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.

Key facts

Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.

Learn the skills you need to write the software of tomorrow.

Develop complex software and systems using analytical and mathematical approaches.

Understand the fundamental principles behind the software that powers our world.

Careers and opportunities

Previous graduates of BSc (Honours) Computer Science have gone on to work for

computer-science related research and development

software development and engineering

mobile app development

web development

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Study Skills For Computing Students

Databases And The Web

Programming For Computer Science

Software Projects

Advanced Programming

Algorithms And Data Structures

Software Architecture And Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 937 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

80

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:

CDD at A Level

MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma

Pass overall from a T level qualification with C from core

A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.

GCSE

English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4

Maths at grade B or 5

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: The tuition for national students is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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