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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year
University of Sheffield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year course at University of Sheffield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Sheffield. These students are taking Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Computer Science | A |
| Physics | A |
| Further Mathematics | A |
| Chemistry | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G651
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year course.
If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start a BEng or MEng degree.
If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start your main degree.
Ignite your interest by learning the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry.
Our Computer Science (Software Engineering) programmes are a great choice for students who are passionate about software engineering and want to develop the skills to design, build, and test software systems.
You will gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of software engineering, as well the opportunity to explore different areas of computer science. These include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics.
Our course has a strong focus on professional skills to ensure you are well equipped for a career after graduating. You will develop your communication skills and be able to think critically, whilst analysing the impact of your work in a real-world context. These are essential for a career in industry or research, and demonstrate the well-rounded education our programme will provide you.
Core modules in years one and two will provide you with the foundations of computer science, while in the final year a range of optional modules will allow you to tailor your studies to your own interests.
On top of these specialised modules, the focus of your final year is a dissertation project, where you will have scope for creative and intellectual exploration through a year long individual project guided by one of lecturers.
The MEng course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). It fully meets the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) and Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Source: University of Sheffield
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
SEFY - Engineering Foundation Years
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Software engineering
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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Five stars: Excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sheffield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Sheffield students who took the Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
high
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
85%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
high
How well organised is your course?
84%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sheffield. These students are taking Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Sheffield graduates who took Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
85%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sheffield graduates who took Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£35.4k
First year after graduation
£44.9k
Third year after graduation
£53.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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