Software Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

at University of Sheffield

After successfully completing the foundation year modules, you can start your main degree.

A selection of modules are available each year - some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course. 

Foundation year

Core modules:

• Core Foundation Mathematics
• Introduction to Engineering
• Foundations of Physics with Computing
• Further Foundation Mathematics

Year 1 onwards

After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start your BEng or MEng degree.

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

• BBB; BBC
• BBB (any A Level); BBC, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
• International Baccalaureate 32 + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level 5 or Standard Level 7
• BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering or IT + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
• BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A at A Level (no STEM) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + B in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or IT + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B
• T Level Distinction in the T Level in Digital Production Design and Development, including grade B in the core component + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A
• Scottish Highers AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB, including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
• Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + BB (any A Levels); B + BC in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Biology
• Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 21 at Merit + GCSE Maths grade 7/A

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
If you are studying both Maths and a science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) at A Level or equivalent, there are no additional GCSE requirements. If you are studying any other subject combination, we require GCSE science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A

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.