MComp Computer Science with a Foundation Year
About this course
MComp in Computer Science with a Foundation Year, a computer science degree situated within Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The curriculum begins with a foundational year designed to support academic transition before progressing to advanced study. The course opens with the foundation year, featuring compulsory study in Introduction to Engineering, Foundations of Physics with Computing, and Further Foundation Mathematics. Students may also select optional modules such as Core Foundation Mathematics and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics.
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What students say
Based on about 93 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 29%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 35%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering
- Foundations of Physics with Computing
- Further Foundation Mathematics
- Core Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MComp Computer Science with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £38,500 after 3 years, £53,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £43,000 and £68,500. The £53,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of MComp Computer Science with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MComp Computer Science with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MComp Computer Science with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Is MComp Computer Science with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does MComp Computer Science with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MComp Computer Science with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.