BSc (Hons) Computer Science Bachelor's degree at Sheffield Hallam University
BSc (Hons) Computer Science at SHU is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, and the university holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
About this course
<p>Gain a solid foundation in the core areas of computer science, including programming, algorithms, data structures & more with this Computer Science BSc degree.</p> From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at SHU, based in City Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Computer science graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Computer Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Stronger evidence Published sample: 265. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Databases And The WebCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module introduces technologies needed to create modern web-based applications. It will develop your knowledge and practice skills in creating dynamic websites, that are underpin by databases, using standardised web technologies. You'll study topics such as: HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, SQL
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Mathematics For Computer ScienceCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will introduce concepts of discrete mathematics and numerical skills related to concepts for application in computer science. The module is designed to give students the skills necessary to evaluate systems and data numerically and to apply rigorous mathematical thinking to the modelling of those systems and data. You'll study topics such as: Sets, relations, and functions; Propositional and predicate logic; Cardinality, combinatorics, recurrence, and modular arithmetic; Proof techni
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Programming For Computer ScienceCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module provides an introduction to computer programming. It will provide a foundation and understanding of key programming concepts and their deployment in a mainstream object-oriented programming language. The focus is on the design and implementation of programs and algorithms using the imperative facilities of a programming language, which is widely used for developing modern applications. This will extend into basic concepts of object-oriented programming. The module offers an opportuni
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Software ProjectsCompulsory60 credits
Module details
This module uses real projects for you to apply and continue to develop your software development knowledge against. It will support the development of your collaborative skills in a software development environment alongside relevant Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional Issues (LSEPI) and their impact within the IT and software industry. You'll study topics such as: User requirements & user stories; Acceptance testing; Software prototyping and fidelity of prototypes; Software development pro
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 2 3 modules
- Advanced ProgrammingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will continue to build your programming knowledge, looking at object-oriented programming in a modern programming language such as C/C++. It will introduce manual dynamic memory management and discuss heap and stack memory alongside profiling. You will practice more advanced aspects of programming languages and develop an understanding of design patterns and standard software libraries. You'll study topics such as: Object-oriented principles, concepts and design: encapsulation, inher
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Algorithms And Data StructuresCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module will impart key concepts in computer science to students and to further develop important skills in computer-based problem-solving and data manipulation. Indicative Content: Introduction to algorithms (role and importance of algorithms in computer science). Concurrent, and parallel algorithms; Sorting algorithms (merge sort, heap sort, quick sort); Searching algorithms; Linked lists (Singly linked lists; double linked lists); Stacks and Queues; Recursion; Tree structures (creating, s
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Professional Software ProjectsCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module provides a platform for you to work collaboratively in small teams
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course gives you a solid foundation in core computer science: programming, algorithms, data structures and more. You'll usually start with programming fundamentals in languages such as Python and Java, alongside computer systems and discrete mathematics. In the second stage, a course like this typically moves to algorithms and data structures, databases and software engineering, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. By the final stage, you'll choose from specialist options such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, systems and networks, or human-computer interaction, whilst also completing a substantial individual project. Throughout, you'll study how systems are built, secured and evaluated in practice.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking a Computer Science qualification whilst balancing other commitments, as it's offered part-time. It's designed for learners who want to develop expertise in modern computing disciplines and progress into technology careers. Whether you're new to the field or looking to formalise existing experience, the flexible study mode allows you to combine learning with work or other responsibilities.
Careers & job market
Across Computer Science courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 75% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows Computer Science graduates starting at £25,000–£35,000 (15 months post-graduation), rising to £29,750–£42,000 after five years.
University & format
This is a BSc (Hons) degree awarded by Sheffield Hallam University, a University established in 1992, located at City Campus. The course is studied part-time and taught in English. As a UK degree-awarding body, the qualification is nationally recognised. The university holds Gold in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
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Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at SHU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Computer Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £25,000 – £39,500 | 265 |
| 3 years after | £32,500 | £20,000 – £50,000 | 20 |
| 5 years after | £36,500 | £26,000 – £50,500 | 20 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 265. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
- 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally
National figures for Computer Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 265. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Computer Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,820 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Computer Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Boilerplate and scaffolding code
- First-pass tests and docs
- Routine debugging and refactors
- Standard data wrangling
More human than ever
- System design and architecture trade-offs
- Reviewing and owning correctness & security
- Translating fuzzy problems into software
- Leading delivery and mentoring
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Computer Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Tech companies
- Banks & fintech
- Consultancies
- Government (GDS) & startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Computer Science graduates.
Software Developer Placement Programme No experience neededIT Online LearningSoftware Developer - .NET & Azure for Green Energy ProjectsOfgemSoftware Developer Backend (SFIA5)ZaiziSoftware Developer (Mobile Apps) in Guildford - ECM Selection (Holdings) LimitedJava Script WorksSoftware Developer (Contract) – Higher Education Projects (UK)Burman RecruitmentSoftware Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload OrchestrationCGG Services (UK) LimitedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.0 out of 10: in work or study 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Sheffield Hallam University
Computing across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Campus
3,427 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Computer Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to SHU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £18,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check SHU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with SHU and gov.uk before you apply.
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