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Software Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng, MEng, University of Sheffield

the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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BEng, MEngFull-time5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per year 0

About Software Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng, MEng - at University of Sheffield

If you want to study software engineering but don't meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you.

You'll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.

Our software engineering degree focuses on the art of engineering complex software systems. The course not only teaches you state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, but also lets you 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.

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This BEng course is accredited by the British Computer Society. The courses fully meet the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional and partially meet the requirements for Chartered Engineer.

The MEng courses is accredited by the British Computer Society. The courses fully meet the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional and Chartered Engineer.

Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

BBB; BBC
BBB (any A Level); BBC, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology


International Baccalaureate:
32 (any subjects); 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 7
BTEC Extended Diploma:
DDD in Engineering or IT + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
BTEC Diploma:
DD in Engineering or IT + A at A Level (no STEM at A Level) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + B in an A Level science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology) + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B
T Level:
Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development
T Level: , including grade B in the core component + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
Scottish Highers:
AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels:
B + BB (any A Levels); B + BC in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology
Access to HE Diploma:
Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in a relevant subject, with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 24 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 21 at Merit + GCSE Maths grade 7/A

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Other requirements
  • If you are studying both Maths and a science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) at A Level or equivalent, there are no additional GCSE requirements. If you are studying any other subject combination, we require GCSE science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A

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