Software Engineering with Foundation Year (Honours) Sheffield Hallam University

Overview

On this Software Engineering with Foundation Year (Honours) course from Sheffield Hallam University  you’ll learn how to design, implement, and test complex, high-quality software applications. Guided by our experts, you’ll become adept in major programming languages such as C#, Javascript, HTML, and CSS.

Key facts

• Produce large-scale web, mobile and desktop applications
• Develop your knowledge of database design and manipulation
• Study evolving technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning
• Benefit from our connections with employers such as IBM, Intel, Nissan and CSE Servelec
• Work on live projects for real clients and complete a year-long work placement

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

How you learn

The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BEng (Hons) Software Engineering 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.

You'll be taught by experts in software, artificial intelligence, robotics and engineering, many of whom have extensive experience in industry. Our team is passionate about our research – we have designed new products for organisations such as Guildhawk, the NHS and Raytheon.

Our teaching methods include practical work, problem-solving and teamwork, allowing you to take an active approach to your learning.

The course starts by helping you develop practical skills in creating software applications through lectures and hands-on tutorial sessions. By your second year, you’ll then have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects to produce software prototypes introduced and inspired by industry.