Computer Science BSc (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Through the study of computer science, youll learn how to understand the theoretical issues underlying a problem and how to engineer a solution. You can experiment with speech recognition, voice synthesis, text summarisation, machine translation, robot learning and control, computational biology or virtual reality.**Understand theoretical issues underlying a problem, and engineer a solution with this comprehensive three-year BSc in computer science.**In this ever-evolving field there is no ...Read more

Through the study of computer science, you'll learn how to understand the theoretical issues underlying a problem and how to engineer a solution. You can experiment with speech recognition, voice synthesis, text summarisation, machine translation, robot learning and control, computational biology or virtual reality.


Understand theoretical issues underlying a problem, and engineer a solution with this comprehensive three-year BSc in computer science.

In this ever-evolving field there is no shortage of subjects to explore. You’ll be encouraged to experiment with speech recognition, voice synthesis, text summarisation, translation… to name a few.As well as learning to program and think analytically, you'll be encouraged to work in teams and develop your communication skills. And from year two, you’ll work as part of a team to solve real problems set by real clients.The main focus of your final year is a dissertation project, where you’ll enjoy scope for creative and intellectual exploration. You'll also have the opportunity to choose from a large selection of modules spanning theoretical and applied computer science, AI and software engineering approaches taught by research leaders in their field.


Why study this course?

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Professional skills and group work

- professional, communication and presentation skills help to create more employable computer scientists and software engineers.-


Specialist teaching facilities

- you'll have access to the latest hardware, software and operating systems, plus high-spec graphics computers and a robotics arena in our dedicated computer labs in The Diamond.-


Support throughout your degree

- our dedicated student welfare advisor is available to provide support, for example, if you are feeling down, overwhelmed or struggling to adjust to student life.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Stanley
06 Dec 24

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

A Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:42,M:3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

A*AA including MathsAAA including Maths and Computer Science

A in Maths + AAAAA in Scottish Highers

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include 18 credits in Maths), and 3 at Merit

with 6 in Higher Level Maths

including Maths

in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths

in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths

Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths

A + A*A including Maths at A LevelA + AA in Maths and Computer Science at A Level

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
92%
Physics
56%
Further Mathematics
34%
Computing
29%
Chemistry
20%
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Stanley
06 Dec 24
Computer Systems Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng (Hons)
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University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield , Sheffield

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