Bachelor in 2027

The tuition fee is 25,798 USD per year.

How can we ensure that the digital architecture underpinning our modern world remains robust, scalable, and secure? The BEng (Honours) Software Engineering with Foundation Year is designed for those who wish to master the technical and theoretical rigour required to build the web, mobile, and desktop applications of tomorrow. This programme invites you to move beyond simple coding, challenging you to understand the full lifecycle of software development—from initial database design and user requirements to final deployment and maintenance.

By integrating a preparatory foundation year, this degree provides a structured entry point for students looking to develop their academic confidence and technical fluency before progressing to the main engineering curriculum. You will engage with evolving technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning, ensuring your skillset remains relevant in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Applied Professional Development

Distinctive to this course is its emphasis on real-world impact. You will not just study theory; you will participate in live projects for external clients and have the opportunity to undertake a year-long industrial placement. With industry partners including IBM, Intel, and Walt Disney, the programme is calibrated to bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional sphere, preparing you to graduate with a portfolio of software products ready for the competitive global market.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.