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University degree

Computer Science

The University of Sheffield · Sheffield
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

This programme is an extension to our BEng degree, allowing further specialisation. In addition to advanced taught modules in software engineering, you’ll join our student-led software organisation, Genesys, where you will be able to put your academic skills into context by working for real clients. This programme is an extension to our BEng degree, allowing further specialisation.

In addition to advanced taught modules in software engineering, you’ll join our student-led software organisation, Genesys, where you will be able to put your academic skills into context by working for real clients. We emphasise the importance of practical skills development, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing software systems. This includes opportunities for real-world projects, where you can experience working with a client to deliver a software prototype.

Our lecturers are renowned computer scientists and internationally recognised researchers, whose research shapes our cutting-edge teaching. You'll have access to the latest software and equipment, including high-spec computers with graphics processing units, as well as a robotics arena in our dedicated labs. Professional, communication and presentation skills help to create more employable computer scientists and software engineers.

These are extremely valuable to companies, making you a well-rounded and highly prized candidate.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts35%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts15%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts10%
How they qualified
85% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel85%
baccalaureate15%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
93%
Continue past first year
70%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£38,500
3 years on
£53,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
70%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching84%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support74%
Well organised82%
Learning resources86%
Student community77%
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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