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International/EU: £15,860 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
- Learn to manage the technological solutions at the heart of modern organisations.
- Study data analysis, management, infrastructure and web content management.
- Gain entrepreneurship and enterprise skills and manage full live projects.
- Prepare to undertake professional accreditations such as PRINCE2 (Project Management), AGILE and ITIL (Service Management).
On this course you’ll learn contemporary approaches towards business modelling, supporting you in your analysis, design and implementation of IT solutions. You’ill gain knowledge in using and manipulating contemporary web-based content management systems – plus the opportunity to develop digital marketing strategies that complement web systems.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) Information Technology with Business Studies course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You’ll share the first year with other computing foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
How you learn
The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) Information Technology with Business Studies course. You share the first year with other computing foundation year students, then move on to the degree. During the first year of study, you will enhance your skills to maximise your academic potential ready to start your learning against the content of the main degree.
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course offers a diverse approach towards teaching and learning. You’ll be taught by experts with valuable industry experience in both business management and information technology. The course has been consistently recognised for high levels of student satisfaction and experience.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- tutorials and workshops
- practical activity-based sessions
- group and individual project work
- independent study
- work placements
The wide range of methods applied to assessment enables a differentiated approach towards assessing your learning. You’re also able to undertake modes of assessment that simulate typical industry practice within respected business and IT environments.
In the foundation year, you’ll build on your existing knowledge and experience – developing useful academic, computing and IT skills in preparation for undergraduate study. You’ll benefit from innovative course content that allows you to access and use cutting-edge technology. Throughout, you’ll reflect on your progress, and build valuable communication and interpersonal skills.
You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through a number of key areas. These include
- access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development
- access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
- industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities
Course leaders and tutors
Matthew Love
Principal Lecturer & Quality LeadMy own skills have developed in line with the changes in technologies, from microprocessor programming, though team building of software, multimedia technologies, sy … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. Previous placements have taken place at organisations such as IBM, BMW, Nissan, Xerox and Boots.
Live projects
We work with industrial advisers to make sure the design of the curriculum is aligned with the needs of industry. You’ll work on client-based projects from the public services sector, private sector SMEs and large corporate organisations. This facilitates a closer connection to industry, where you’re able to apply theory to real projects.
You can also work with our business programme, Venture Matrix, winner of the National Enterprise Educators Award.
Core entrepreneurial modules on the course mean you can engage with external business clients, public sector organisations and voluntary groups. This provides a unique project-based learning experience, and allows you to develop transferable employability skills.
As it’s increasingly popular for graduates to run their own business, we’ve developed a unique series of modules that allow you to develop your entrepreneurial skills and creativity. Both students and graduates have the opportunity to access our enterprise resources – providing office space, office equipment, meeting facilities and tailored business support.
You’ll also have unique certification opportunities through PRINCE2 (Project Management), ITIL (IT service Management) and Business Architecture Expert (LEADing Practice Enterprise Standards Body).
Networking opportunities
As our course has strong links with a range of employers, we’re able to hold employer-specific events to give you opportunities to enhance your placement and graduate career prospects.
Future careers
This course embodies employability throughout each academic year. We prepare you for a position in industry or commerce as technically-literate business professionals. When you graduate from the course, you’ll be able to demonstrate acumen in business management, information technology and methods of implementation.
We typically achieve over 80% employment rates among our graduates.
This course prepare you for a career in:
- marketing management
- business analysis
- IT service management
- web design
- supply chain management
- retail management
- human resources
- project management
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- a registered SAS academy, developing your skills with one of the leading industry technologies in data analysis
- Oracle, a leader in database management software
We’ve invested over £100m in new facilities in the last five years, to help you study how and when you want. This means 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by our students
Learn more about your department
Computing facilities tour
Take a look around the facilities and equipment in the Department of Computing at Sheffield Hallam University.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 80
This must include at least one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- CDD at A Level.
- MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade C or 4
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
We may also accept you, if you have limited qualifications but can show evidence of ability and a genuine commitment to studying the subject.
Some applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview with the course leader to ensure that the programme is suitable for themselves and their aspirations.
UK students may be able to claim financial support for the course.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Foundations In Computing 1 | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Foundations In Computing 2 | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Maths For Foundation Computing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Practical |
| Module: Study Skills For Computing Students | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Customers & Markets | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Employability And Organisation Based Learning | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Information Systems Analysis | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Technology And Information Analysis For Business | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business Analysis For Enterprise Systems | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Employability And Project Based Learning | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Introduction To Cloud And Emerging Technologies | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Service Operation And Service Transition | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Practical |
Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Business Intelligence | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Business Architecture Expert | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Entrepreneurship And Strategic Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/24 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Computing courses (PDF, 238.9KB)Legal information
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