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Computer Science (Software Engineering) - MEng (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our four year degrees are a one year extension to our BSc degrees which allows further specialisation. You will gain industrial experience and engage with real customers when you join Genesys, our student led software development organisation. In your fourth year you will learn about agile software engineering practices and make use of tools used in industry.Our software engineering degree focuses on the art of engineering complex software systems.The course not only teaches you state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, but also lets you practise your skills in project management, teamwork and working with customers - skills expected by employers.You'll get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.In the second year, you'll develop software for real companies. In the third year you'll carry out an individual research project, giving you scope for creative and intellectual input.In the final year, you'll get the chance to participate in Geneys - our student-led software development organisation.Some of our graduates have gone on to become IT consultants, software engineers, software developers, project managers, and data scientists in companies such as Amazon, ARM, BT, Bank of America & BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Plusnet. Others have begun their research careers by starting a PhD.Optional placement year, Study abroad

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£ 30,570per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 117

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    165 74%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    18th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    14th

    13

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