International Year Zero in Computing and Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £17,000 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027
Course overview
International Year Zero in Computing and Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 1 year pathway study. Campus: Sheffield City Campus. 2026-27 International Year Zero tuition (January start): Computing and Engineering – £17,000 GBP; Health and Life Sciences – £17,500 GBP; Business, Law and Social Studies – £17,000 GBP Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.
What you will study
Modules: English and Academic Skills; Team Project; Applied Data Analysis; Digital and Professional Skills; Introduction to Computer Science and Programming; Maths for Computing and Engineering; Physics for Engineers; Studying at Sheffield Hallam University
Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- BEng (Hons) Software Engineering: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/beng-honours-software-engineering/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/bsc-honours-computer-science/full-time/2026
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/bsc-honours-computer-science-with-artificial-intelligence/full-time
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/engineering/beng-honours-electrical-and-electronic-engineering/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Forensics: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/bsc-honours-cyber-security-with-forensics/full-time
- BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/engineering/beng-honours-aerospace-engineering/full-time
- BSc (Hons) Data Science: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/bsc-honours-data-science/full-time
- BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/engineering/beng-honours-chemical-engineering/full-time
- and further Sheffield Hallam degrees (see the Oxford International course page)
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-sheffield-hallam-university-international-year-zero-in-computing-and-engineering/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
General Educational Development (GED): A Minimum Score of 155 in each of the 4 subjects. International Baccalaureate (IB) – A minimum of 20 points English: IELTS IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) Oxford ELLT ELLT 5.0 (not less than 5.0 in each component)
English language
IELTS 5.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Listening 5.5
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.