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Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year, MEng, University of Sheffield

the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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MEngFull-time5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per year-

About Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year, MEng - at University of Sheffield

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 companies. In the third year you'll carry out an individual research project, giving you scope for creative and intellectual input.

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.

In the final year, you'll get the chance to participate in Geneys - our student-led software development organisation.

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Accredited by the British Computer Society. This course fully meet the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional and Chartered Engineer.

Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

A*AA; AAA
A*AA including Maths; or AAA including Maths and Computer Science

A Levels + additional qualifications: 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
Access to HE Diploma: Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in a relevant subject, with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include 18 credits in Maths), and 3 at Merit

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