You'll learn to understand the theoretical principles underlying a problem, and how to engineer a solution. You'll also become familiar with the practical issues involved in developing reliable, effective software systems in business or industry. If your qualifications do not include the subjects we look for, the Foundation Year will give you a grounding in maths and either physics or chemistry to prepare you for the degree. After the first year, your course follows the structure for our standard degree programmes. You'll learn to program, think analytically, work in a team and develop your communication skills. In the final year, you'll take some Advanced Research Topics - modules based around an area of staff research - and have the chance to work in our student-run software company.

Build your own prospectus Computer Science with a Foundation Year Department of Computer Science A Levels: AAB Other entry requirements Qualification: UCAS Code: G401 Duration: 5 years Related subjects: Computer Science N Y Financial help: Find out how much you could get * Course * Modules * Department * Careers * Student profile * Year in industry * More What our students think - Raluca Lehadus - Computer Science Course description You'll learn to understand the theoretical principles underlying a problem, and how to engineer a solution. You'll also become familiar with the practical issues involved in developing reliable, effective software systems in business or industry. If your qualifications do not include the subjects we look for, the Foundation Year will give you a grounding in maths and either physics or chemistry to prepare you for the degree. After the first year, your course follows the structure for our standard degree programmes. You'll learn to program, think analytically, work in a team and develop your communication skills. In the final year, you'll take some Advanced Research Topics - modules based around an area of staff research - and have the chance to work in our student-run software company. Modules: what you study and when Foundation years explained Financial help from the University - bursaries If you're a UK student, you could be entitled to a University bursary. A bursary is the same as a grant - you don't have to pay it back. Find out how much you could get How our bursary scheme works Entry requirements Qualification Grades A Levels AAB International Baccalaureate 35 BTEC DDD in IT Practitioner or Engineering Cambridge Pre-U D3 D3 M2 Scottish Highers AAABB + B Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels Pass + AA Advanced Diploma Engineering, grade A. Information Technology, grade A. Plus A Level in an acceptable subject, grade B Access to HE Entry requirements for mature students Other qualifications Other UK qualifications Other EU/international qualifications Other requirements * GCSE Maths, Physics and Chemistry grade B * International students need IELTS 6.5 with 6 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification * Equivalent English language qualifications If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department Modules - what you study and when The modules listed below are examples from the last academic year. There may be some changes before you start your course. For the very latest module information, check with the department direct. Department of Computer Science website First year Module/Unit Mathematics I Mathematics II Department of Computer Science Our degrees will help you to become more than just a programmer - you'll also develop skills in teamwork, communication, systems design and entrepreneurship. We believe in giving you hands-on experience in a real professional environment. From the second year, you'll work on real projects for external business clients in the Software Hut. As part of our four-year MComp and MEng degrees, you'll be able to participate in Genesys Solutions - the only student-run software company in the UK. Graduates who have worked with Genesys have gone on to start their own businesses or entered jobs with leading employers. You'll be taught by experts in their field who are up to date with all the latest technologies like iPhone, Android and virtual reality technology. Many of our academic staff are internationally recognised as researchers in specialised fields of computer science. We also host guest speakers from industry such as IBM, Microsoft and Hewlett Packard. What our graduates do Data collected by our Careers Office found that 96 per cent of our 2009-10 graduates who declared themselves available for work, were in employment or further study six to nine months after graduation. Ninety-five per cent of these were in graduate jobs. The mean salary for our 09-10 graduates six to nine months after graduation was £24,600. Recent graduates have gone on to work for: Accenture, App Business, Aware Monitoring, BJSS, Building Blocks, CORE Data Systems, CSE Healthcare Systems, Curtus Technology, epiGenesys, Fidessa, Games Workshop, GNT Information Systems, Google, Greenhead College, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Jigsaw, Lightwork Design, MBDA, MCubes Software, Microsoft, Oribis Technology, Procter & Gamble, Thin Martian, Xbite, Yoomee, Zedcore Systems and Zoo Digital. Student profile "Computer science in this university is one of the top in the UK. All the modules are really good and are very well organised. It gives you the basis for everything you might want to do." Raluca Lehadus Computer Science Any questions? Undergraduate Admissions Secretary Department of Computer Science Telephone no: +44 (0)114 222 1800 Email address: dept@dcs.shef.ac.uk Web address: www.sheffield.ac.uk/dcs Visit us University Open Days There are four open days every year, usually in June, July and September. You can talk to staff and students, tour the campus and see inside the accommodation. Book your place Department open days If we offer you a place on a course, you'll also be invited to a department open day. Computer Science open days are held between November and March. Campus Tours Campus tours run regularly throughout the year, at 1pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Campus tours - find out more and book a place online How to apply Make sure you've done everything you need to do before you apply: Read our How to apply information When you're ready to apply, see the UCAS website: www.ucas.com You can enhance your career prospects even further by taking a year in industry as part of your degree. We have a dedicated officer who can help you find a placement. You'll be paid a salary and your University fees are reduced for that year.