Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year BEng (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Youll 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. Youll get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.**Learn the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry. Put your learning into practice with the ...Read more

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.


Learn the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry. Put your learning into practice with the opportunity to work in industry for a year.

Sheffield’s software engineering MEng 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.


Why study this course?

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Industrial placement year

- you have the option to either study abroad for a year or spend a year working in industry, gaining real-world experience and connections. Get inspiration from companies who join us on campus for employability fairs and networking sessions and from our students who have done placements at companies including Deloitte, The Walt Disney Company, and Samsung SDS Europe.-


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.

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Computer Science
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
Software Engineering
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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
Software Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Software Engineering graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Muhammad Danish bin
14 Feb 25

Uni of Sheffield is really great, the vibe, the facilities , all great except the never ending hills...Read more

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Aimee
18 Feb 23

nice place very..Read more

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

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Muhammad Danish bin
14 Feb 25
Computer Science (Software Engineering) MEng (Hons)
Uni of Sheffield is really great, the vibe, the facilities , all great except the never ending hills....
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Aimee
18 Feb 23
nice place very...
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