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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Main Site
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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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?-
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.
Exam type
A levelA 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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