BEng Honours Software Engineering

The BEng Software Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University is a three-year full-time degree (with a four-year sandwich option including a placement year). It teaches how to design, build, and test software. Students learn to work with modern coding languages, frameworks, and tools. The course is accredited by the BCS, so graduates meet professional standards for career progression. In the first year, students cover programming, databases, and software design basics, while in later years, the topics taught include mobile apps, web services, machine learning, robotics, and AI. Guided by experts, you will become highly skilled in major programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

In this course, you will learn how to design, implement, and test complex, high-quality software applications. Students work on real client projects, often with companies like IBM, Intel, Nissan, and Disney. A placement year is available and helps with future jobs. Learning is through lectures, hands-on lab sessions, team projects, and client tasks. Students get regular feedback, use practice-based learning, and take part in workshops or discussions. Assessment includes coursework, reports, presentations, and exams.

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) began as the Sheffield School of Design in 1843 and became a university in 1992. It has around 30,000 students and is one of the largest universities in the UK. SHU emphasises hands-on teaching and links to industry. It offers modern facilities and strong support for students. Sheffield is a centre for design and innovation, giving students good job and placement opportunities. SHU encourages practical learning, research, and career growth. Students benefit from career guidance, study coaches, and personal support. This supportive environment helps students build knowledge, confidence, and practical know-how in software engineering and beyond.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants typically need 72 UCAS points, such as BBC–BBB at A-level, including two science or tech subjects like maths or computing.
• Access to HE diplomas are accepted too.

English Proficiency:

• For applicants who do not speak English as their first language, it is necessary to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no skill section below 5.5.

The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the Sheffield Hallam University BEng Software Engineering programme for the academic year 2025/26 is £17,155 per year.

Sheffield Hallam offers various financial support opportunities for international students. The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships reward strong academic results with up to £5,000 over the degree. The Opportunity Scholarship gives £1,000–£3,000 annually to students in need, including those from underrepresented groups. Some scholarships are tied to engineering or tech areas. International students may get tuition fee discounts as well. Students should check the funding page early and speak with the Student Finance team for tailored advice and guidance.

Graduates of the BEng Software Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University can work as

• Software Engineer
• Web Developer
• Mobile App Developer
• Systems Analyst
• DevOps Engineer

To apply for the Sheffield Hallam University BEng Software Engineering, applicants can do so through UCAS. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.