Complete your engineering degree at Sheffield Hallam University, UK
We are offering an exciting opportunity for students studying BSc Information Technology at Vidyalankar School of Information Technology to apply for admission to the final year of our BSc (Honours) Software Development at Sheffield Hallam University.
Software development is about developing software and systems using state-of-the-art tools and techniques. The course emphasises the balance between theory and practice to support the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of software-based systems. It incorporates British Computer Society guidelines.
As a graduate from this course you will have gained a substantial amount of knowledge and the practical skills to develop fit-for-purpose software systems using the latest software engineering methods.
An important part of your academic study is based on professional development. This gives you an understanding of some of the legal, ethical and professional issues which face modern IT practitioners. You learn to work in a team and act as a professional.
Modules you study typically include
Core modules
- Professional Skills
- Project
- Management of IT Projects
- Case Studies in Software Design
You can choose one option module from
- Effective C++
- Virtual Reality - Technology and Applications
- Intelligent Systems
- Network Security
- Advanced Databases
Your second option module can be either
- Advanced Web Applications
- Applications Frameworks and Architectures
Entry Requirements
- To have completed year one and two of BSc IT at Vidyalankar School of Information Technology with an average mark of 55% or above for each year
- Minimum TOEFL score of 213 on the computer-based examination or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0
Course fee
The fees for the course in 2008-09 are £8,700
The partnership offers you the following benefits
- enhanced career opportunities with study in both India and the UK
- a British BSc Honours degree qualification
- the opportunity to take advantage of the strong links with employers
- guaranteed student living accommodation in England
- the opportunity to experience British culture in Sheffield, an exciting city close beautiful countryside
- the potential to work part-time whilst studying in the UK
Supporting international students
Sheffield is a vibrant and friendly learning city, and one of the country’s most in demand student destinations. However, our perspective is international with partnerships across the world. The University is equipped with specialist support for our international students. We offer free English language courses for all international students studying here. We pride ourselves on supporting our students and helping them achieve their ambitions. We are also responsive to your individual needs. We will do everything we can to help you build your expertise for your career.
Whatever your ambition, you will find studying with us a stimulating and memorable experience, and the foundation of a successful and rewarding career.
A fantastic location
The city offers great nightlife, arts and culture. There is a wide range of café bars and restaurants, a large theatre complex, art galleries and museums and outstanding sports facilities. Sheffield is also England’s greenest city being very close to the Peak District National Park. Its central location and excellent transport links make travelling to other parts of the UK and Europe easy.
Employability
Our aim is to help our students develop the skills and knowledge that will enhance employability throughout your working lives. The engineering courses that we offer aim to give you industry relevance and will equip you with expert knowledge and skills which you can use in your future career.
Considerable discount from postgraduate course fees
If you successfully complete your bachelors degree and wish to remain at Sheffield Hallam University to undertake further study you can apply for progression on to our one year masters courses including
- MSc Computer and Network Engineering
- MSc Electronics and Information Technology
- MSc Advanced Engineering
- MSc Advanced Engineering and Management
- MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
- MSc Information Systems Security
- MSc Enterprise Systems Professional
- MSc Networking Professional
- MSc Database Professional
- MSc Information Technology
- MSc Games Software Development
- MSc Technical Consulting
Working in the UK after masters study
Under the British Tier 1 Post Study
work scheme you are eligible to stay in
the UK and work for two years after
graduating from an MSc, subject to
certain conditions. This is a great
opportunity for you to pursue a career
in the UK. If you want to remain in the
UK beyond this time, you may be able
to switch into an appropriate
immigration category to pursue your
career, if you meet the relevant
requirements.
