International Foundation Year 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 Foundation Year 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 Foundation Year tuition (January start): Health and Life Sciences – £17,500 GBP; Computing and Engineering – £17,000 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-foundation-year-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 4.5 (4.0) (UKVI SELT)* * IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) for degrees: BSc (Hons) Midwifery / BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) / BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) / BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work / BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) / BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy / BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science / BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography / BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology
English language
IELTS 4.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 4, Writing 4, Speaking 4, Listening 4
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.