You'll learn state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies. The course will help you to develop program management, teamwork and interpersonal skills. You get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science, and you're introduced to research in artificial intelligence. In the second year, you'll develop software for real companies. In the third year, half of your time is spent on a substantial individual project, giving you scope for creative and intellectual input. Third and fourth-year modules include E-commerce, 3D Graphics, and Computer Games Technology. In your final year, you can also join Genesys Solutions, where you'll work with a team to provide real solutions for external clients.

Build your own prospectus Software Engineering Department of Computer Science A Levels: AAB Other entry requirements Qualification: MEng UCAS Code: G650 Duration: 4 years Related subjects: Software Engineering 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 state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies. The course will help you to develop program management, teamwork and interpersonal skills. You get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science, and you're introduced to research in artificial intelligence. In the second year, you'll develop software for real companies. In the third year, half of your time is spent on a substantial individual project, giving you scope for creative and intellectual input. Third and fourth-year modules include E-commerce, 3D Graphics, and Computer Games Technology. In your final year, you can also join Genesys Solutions, where you'll work with a team to provide real solutions for external clients. Modules: what you study and when 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 including Maths International Baccalaureate 35 points, 6 in Higher Level Maths BTEC DD in Level 3 Diploma (12-unit) in IT Practitioner or Engineering + grade B in A Level Maths Cambridge Pre-U D3 D3 M2 including Maths Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher AAABB + B in Maths Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels Pass + AA including Maths Advanced Diploma Engineering, grade A. Information Technology, grade A. Plus A Level Mathematics, grade B Access to HE Entry requirements for mature students Other qualifications Other UK qualifications Other EU/international qualifications Other requirements * International students need IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 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 Statistics about this course The figures below give you key information about this course. The data has been independently collected by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). 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 Devices and Networks Foundations of Computer Science Java Programming Machines and Intelligence Software Engineering Crossover Project Web and Internet Technology Global Engineering Challenge Week Second year Module/Unit Advanced Programming Topics Automata, Logic and Computation Bio-Inspired Computing and Robotics Data Driven Computing Human Centred Systems Design Software Hut Engineering - You're Hired Third year Module/Unit Research Project Professional Issues Fourth year Module/Unit Genesys 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.