Computer Science with a Foundation Year
University of SheffieldCourse Overview
The MCompu (H) Computer Science with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Sheffield, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you can start your main degree. Delve into the core concepts of computer science to develop your problem-solving skills, and learn how to apply your knowledge to engineer solutions that shape our digital world. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £38,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB - BBC BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology |
| International Baccalaureate | 31 - 32 points 32; 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at HL 5 or SL 7 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,830
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sheffield
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £31,000 | £33,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £29,500 | £38,500 | £50,500 |
| 5 years | £43,000 | £53,000 | £68,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £14,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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