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.
**Learn the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry.**
Sheffield’s software engineering BEng gives you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of software engineering, as well as computer...
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.<br/><br/>**Learn the art of engineering complex software systems, and how to apply that knowledge to this ever-expanding industry.**<br/><br/>Sheffield’s software engineering BEng gives you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of software engineering, as well as computer science and the opportunity to explore aspects of artificial intelligence.<br/><br/>The course not only teaches you state-of-the-art software design and programming technologies, but also lets you practise skills that employers want in every candidate – project management, teamwork and working with customers.<br/><br/>The main focus of your final year is a dissertation project, where you’ll enjoy scope for creative and intellectual exploration. Youll take a specialist module on software testing and analysis giving you the skills to create robust software systems. Optional modules which cover topics such as software re-engineering, cybersecurity, and software for mobile devices give you the scope to tailor your degree to your interests.<br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- **Professional skills and group work** - professional, communication and presentation skills help to create more employable computer scientists and software engineers.<br/><br/><br/>- **Specialist teaching facilities** - youll 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.<br/><br/><br/>- **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.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
G600
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:42,M:3 Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include 18 credits in Maths), and 3 at Merit International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme38 with 6 in Higher Level Maths Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 including Maths Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths Scottish Advanced HigherA A in Maths + AAAAA in Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A A + A*A including Maths at A Level A + AA in Maths and Computer Science at A Level A levelA*,A,A A*AA including Maths AAA including Maths and Computer Science T LevelD Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths |
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