About this course
Computer science provides a deep understanding of scientific and practical applications of computation in areas from programming language design to everyday software systems.
Course summary
- Learn the skills you need to write the software of tomorrow.
- Develop complex software and systems using analytical and mathematical approaches.
- Understand the fundamental principles behind the software that powers our world.
- Have the opportunity to work abroad — Erasmus funding is available for European placements.
Computer science provides a deep understanding of practical applications of computation in areas ranging from programming language design to everyday software systems. This course is aimed at anyone who wants to become a programmer, understands and can build on the fundamental principles behind the software that underpins modern society.
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
You are supported by placement tutors and a faculty placement team through the process of successfully getting a placement and then while on placement. Although a placement year is not mandatory, the department has a strong track record in finding placements.
Live projects
The course includes a professional project which challenges you to solve real world problems, possibly with an external client, while developing team and project management skills.
Networking opportunities
Employers and industry practitioners are an influential part of the design, content and teaching of the course. The employability focus of the course is supported by frequent involvement of employers and IT professionals.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- computer-science related research and development
- software development and engineering
- mobile app development
- web development
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- IBM
- Clock Digital
- PlusNet
- Servelec Group
- Next
Sheffield Hallam University Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Student Population |
60,000 |
FAFSA Code |
N/A |
Application Cost |
UCAS application fee is 20 -26 GBP while the direct application is free |
Accreditation |
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and others |
Accommodation |
Available |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, discounts |
The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Program |
Fees (GBP) |
International Foundation Program |
10,250 - 12,310 |
Placement year |
1,200 |
Undergraduate |
13,650 |
Postgraduate taught |
13,900 – 15,500 |
MBA |
15,965 |
PGCEs |
13,905 |
Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
Tuition Fees |
13,650 |
13,900 – 15,965 |
Placement |
1,200 |
1,200 |
Accommodation |
3,740 to 6,292 |
3,740 to 6,292 |
*the costs are estimated and may vary.