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Master of Computing (with Honours) - MCompu (H)
Computer Science with a Foundation Year
University of Sheffield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science with a Foundation Year course at University of Sheffield.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G401
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Computer Science with a Foundation Year course.
If you want to study computer science but don't meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. You'll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.
Embark on a transformative journey with our innovative and comprehensive BSc or MComp in Computer Science.
Delve into the core concepts of computer science to develop your problem-solving skills, and learn how to apply your knowledge to engineer solutions that shape our digital world.
In this ever-evolving field there are no shortage of subjects to explore, and you will have the chance to experiment with cutting-edge technologies to develop your skills. These include speech recognition, voice synthesis, text summarisation, and machine learning, to name a few.
As well as learning to program and think critically, You will be encouraged to work in teams, develop your communication skills, and think about 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. These include topics such as software re-engineering, cybersecurity, and software for mobile devices.
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 BSc course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). It fully meets the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partially meets the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng).
The MComp course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). It fully meets the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) and Chartered Engineer (CEng).**
Why study this course?
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Professional skills and group work - professional, communication and presentation skills help to create more employable computer scientists and software engineers.
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Specialist teaching facilities - you'll have access to the latest hardware, software and operating systems, plus high-spec graphics computers and a robotics arena in our dedicated computer labs in The Diamond.
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Support throughout your degree - our dedicated student welfare advisor is available to provide support, for example, if you are feeling down, overwhelmed or struggling to adjust to student life.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Computing (with Honours) - MCompu (H)
Department
SEFY - Engineering Foundation Years
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
September 29, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 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
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
91%
high
Academic support
91%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
high
How well organised is your course?
86%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
81%
high
Student voice
81%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
89%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sheffield. These students are taking Computer Science with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Science with a Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sheffield graduates across each of those subject areas.
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
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
85%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Elementary occupations
5%
Sales occupations
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 with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31k
First year after graduation
£44.2k
Third year after graduation
£50.4k
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 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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