Software Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 95 graduates of Software Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng (Hons) and other courses in Civil Engineering at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Civil Engineering courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Civil Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Civil Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £30500 | £35500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27500 - £31500 | £27500 - £35000 | £30000 - £42000 |
All Civil Engineering courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Civil Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28663 | £30583 | £35060 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26283 - £31518 | £25509 - £35943 | £28785 - £43518 |
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Course Description
If you want to study software engineering 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.
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.
The BEng course is accredited by the British Computer Society. The courses fully meet the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional and partially meet the requirements for Chartered Engineer.
The MEng courses is accredited by the British Computer Society. The courses fully meet the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional and Chartered Engineer.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Software Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 70% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 0% | Design occupations |
| 0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Elementary occupations |
| 0% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 0% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Costs
Tuition Fees Software Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £29110 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Software Engineering”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Software Engineering MEng (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Science (Software Engineering) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 25% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Software Engineering MEng | University of Huddersfield | 63% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £17600 | 131 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Electronic and Software Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 175 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Software Engineering (with integrated year in industry) MEng (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 145 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Software Engineering MSci (with Year in Industry) MSc | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Software Engineering MSci (with Foundation Year) MSc | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Science (Software Engineering) with an Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 151 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Computing (Software Engineering) MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 70% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £40940 | 222 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Software Engineering MSci MSc | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 15% | 9% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
