Computer Science BSc

at University of Sheffield

Modules

Year 1:
 

Core modules:

• Introduction to Software Engineering
• Foundations of Computer Science
• Java Programming
• Machines and Intelligence
• Devices and Networks
• Web and Internet Technology
• Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
• Global Engineering Challenge Week

Year 2:
 

Core modules:

• Data Driven Computing
• Systems Design and Security
• Robotics
• Logic in Computer Science
• Functional Programming
• Automata, Computation and Complexity
• Software Hut
• Engineering - You're Hired

Year 3:
 

Core modules:

• Dissertation Project
• Finance and Law for Engineers
   

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

• AAB: ABB
   

AAB, including A in Maths; ABB, including A in Maths and B in Computer Science
 

A Levels + additional qualifications AAB, including A in Maths + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + B in a relevant EPQ; AAB including A in Maths + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths; ABB, including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
 

International Baccalaureate 34, with 6 in Higher Level Maths; 33, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in Computer Science
 

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + B in A Level Maths
 

BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + B in A Level Maths
 

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

Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher AAABB + A in Maths
 

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA, including Maths; B + AB, including A in Maths and B in Computer Science
 

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include 18 credits in Maths) and 9 at Merit

English language requirements 
 

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£25,670
 

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Some of our graduates have gone on to become IT consultants, software engineers, software developers, project managers, and data scientists in companies such as Amazon, ARM, BT, Bank of America & BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Plusnet. Others have begun their research careers by starting a PhD.