Overview

The Computer Science (Software Engineering) program at University of Sheffield gives you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of software engineering, as well as computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.

The course not only teaches you state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, but also lets you practise skills that employers want in every candidate – project management, teamwork and working with customers.

The main focus of your final year is a dissertation project, where you’ll enjoy scope for creative and intellectual exploration. You'll take a specialist module on software testing and analysis giving you the skills to create robust software systems. Optional modules which cover topics such as software re-engineering, cybersecurity, and software for mobile devices give you the scope to tailor your degree to your interests.

Careers

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Driven Computing
Systems Design and Security
Robotics
Logic in Computer Science
Functional Programming
Automata, Computation and Complexity
Software Hut
Engineering - You're Hired

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 261 other Bachelors in Software Engineering 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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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

AAA: A*AA including Maths; or 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

T Level: Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths
Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction

Tuition Fees

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30570 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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