BSc (Honours) Computing

at Sheffield Hallam University

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

 

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Computer Technology For Business	20
Databases And Web	20
Information Systems	20
Integrated Computing Projects	40
Programming For Computing	20

 

Year 2

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Database Admin And Data Sources	20
Professional Computing Project	40
Project Planning And Service Support	20
System Architectures And Design Principles	20

 

Elective modules

 

Module	Credits
Smart Technologies	20
Web Analytics And Search Engine Optimisation	20
Web Application Design And Implementation	20

 

Year 3

Optional modules

 

Module	Credits
Placement Year	-

 

Final year

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Advanced Data Management	20
Devops Management	20
Project (Computing)	40

 

Elective modules

 

Module	Credits
Advanced Web Applications	20
Applied Business Intelligence	20
Cloud Computing	20
Designing Cloud-Based Systems	20
Knowledge Management	20
New Technologies	20
Service Design	20

UCAS points

• 112

 

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

• BBC at A Level.
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies

 

GCSE

• English Language or Literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4

 

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

 

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

 

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

 

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Home students
 

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

 

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. 

 

International students

 

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

This course prepares you for the following careers

• website developer
• database designer/administrator
• application developer
• IT solutions analyst
• systems analyst
• applications support analyst
• technical support engineer
• business consultant
• project architect

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as

• HSBC
• Eli Lilly
• Xerox
• CSE Global
• Royal Hallamshire Hospital
• Pirelli Tyres