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Smart Computing with Foundation Year BSc

Sheffield Hallam University

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Sheffield Hallam University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science - BSc

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


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Course summary

- Prepare for a full degree with an extra foundation year at the start.- Learn about programming, web technologies, networking, databases and computer security.- Work on a series of projects that let you discover where your interests and abilities lie.- Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to study a degree in computing.This course introduces you to a broad range of ideas and technologies from across the subject of computing. It is designed to give you the knowledge you need to start your chosen degree course. The foundation year programme is shared across our computing courses — giving you the chance to work alongside students from different disciplines and subject areas.How you learn


All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.This course is focused on helping you to develop strong practical skills to build and exploit smart applications. It develops your knowledge and judgement as to how and when to use appropriate tools and technologies. Problem-based learning allows for the introduction, development and implementation of advanced technologies focusing on real-life data, problems, and situations. This will give you early exposure to some of the problems you will be solving when you graduate and enter the job market.You learn through- lectures- lab sessions- tutorials- self-guided studies- teamwork and group-based learning- practice-based applied learningApplied learning

Work placements


You will have the opportunity to arrange an optional year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you real-world experience to prepare you for your future career, apply what you have learnt and learn new industry-based skills and processes.A specialist college placement team helps you through the process of getting a placement and provides support while you are on placement.

Live projects


Each year of your study is designed with applied learning in mind, using industry-based and industry-inspired projects. The course includes professional projects that challenge you to solve real-world problems with an external client where possible, while developing team and project management skills. These projects allow you to practise more than just your technical computing skills. By working with real companies, you can apply the project management techniques and technical skills you have learned and test your interpersonal and time management skills.In the final year, you’ll undertake an individual project on an IT topic of your choice. Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will demonstrate the technical skills and professional competencies developed throughout the course, culminating in an academic dissertation.

Networking opportunitiesThere are a number of opportunities for you to get involved with career fairs, employment exhibitions and visits, and employability advisors.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,655per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 80

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:CDD at A Level.MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

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University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    63rd

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    75th out of 117 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    120 53%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    59th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    57th

    41

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