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Computer Science with an Industrial Placement Year, BSc, University of Sheffield

the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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BScFull-time4 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per year-

About Computer Science with an Industrial Placement Year, BSc - at University of Sheffield

You'll learn to understand the theoretical principles underlying a problem, and how to engineer a solution. You'll also become familiar with the practical issues involved in developing reliable, effective software systems in business or industry.

As well as learning to program and think analytically, you'll be encouraged to work in teams and develop your communication skills.

You'll have the chance to arrange a year in industry. This will put your academic studies into context, improve your skills and enhance your employment prospects. As well as being paid a salary during your placement you will pay reduced tuition fees for that year.

In the third year you will complete a dissertation project, giving you scope for creative and intellectual input.

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This 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.

Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

A*AA; AAA
A*AA including Maths; or AAA including Maths and Computer Science

A Levels + additional qualifications: AAA including Maths + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in a relevant EPQ; AAA including Maths + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths; AAB including A in Maths and B in Computer Science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
International Baccalaureate: 38, with 6 in Higher Level Maths
BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths
BTEC Diploma: D*D in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A in A Level Maths
T Level: Distinction in the Digital Production, Design and Development
T Level: , including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths
Scottish Highers: + 1 Advanced Higher AAAAA + A in Maths
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + A*A, including Maths
Access to HE Diploma: Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in a relevant subject, with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 42 at Distinction (to include 18 credits in Maths), and 3 at Merit

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