Sheffield Hallam University

Undergraduate (UK applicants)

UK applicants apply through UCAS for foundation degrees (FdA, FdEng, FdSc), top-up degrees and bachelors degrees (BA, BSc, BEng, LLB). Applications open in May for entry the following year. The minimum entry requirement for an undergraduate degree is GCSE grade C or 4 in English Language and Maths; many courses also require a set number of UCAS tariff points, a specific subject, or both, as shown on each course page. T levels and equivalent UK and international qualifications earn tariff points. Admissions tutors review the subjects studied, the personal statement and references; some courses invite applicants to interview or to submit a portfolio. Offers are usually made from November to March.

UCAS key dates (2027 entry)

• 13 January, 6pm: equal consideration deadline
• 25 February: UCAS Extra opens
• By 12 May: decisions for applications made by 13 January
• 30 June, 6pm: late application deadline; Clearing follows
• 1 July: UCAS Extra deadline

International undergraduate entry

Applicants from outside the UK can apply directly using the university's online application form or through UCAS. Qualifications considered include a High School Leaving Certificate equivalent to A level standard, the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 28 points or more, and other qualifications equivalent to 13 years of secondary education. Accepted qualifications and typical grades for each country are given in the country-by-country entry requirements. The International Foundation programme requires IELTS 4.5 or above from an approved centre and good high-school grades including maths. The College of International Education, run with Oxford International Education Group, offers an International Foundation Year, International Year One and an International Incorporated Masters (pre-masters) pathway.

English language requirements

The required level is set per course as an IELTS score; IELTS for UKVI is required where a Student visa is needed. Equivalents are set for each IELTS band, for example:

• IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component): TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 105, Pearson 64, Oxford ELLT 6
• IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component): TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo 120, Pearson 69, Oxford ELLT 7
• IELTS 7.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component): TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 130, Pearson 76, Oxford ELLT 8

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT is also accepted. Courses at level 5 and below require a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test. Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes is available for applicants who do not yet meet the requirement.

Postgraduate taught

Most taught postgraduate courses are applied for directly from the course page using an online account. UK applicants can apply at any time and there are no deadlines for masters courses, though courses can fill. Besides a bachelors degree, the university considers professional qualifications equivalent to degree standard, an HND or higher education diploma with substantial relevant work experience, or a recognised pre-masters course. Offers are conditional or unconditional.

Postgraduate research

MPhil and PhD applicants normally need a masters degree from a recognised university and, at PhD level, a formal research proposal of up to 1,500 words. There are three enrolment points for MPhil and PhD: October, February and May. Applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant area first; applications are assessed on the proposal's quality and feasibility, fit with research areas and supervisory capacity.

Visas and CAS

Once an applicant is accepted and has paid a tuition deposit, the university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The Student visa can be applied for up to six months before the course starts; some applicants may be asked to take a credibility interview. Dependants may only accompany students on a PhD, other doctorate or research-based higher degree (MRes degrees do not qualify).

• City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB - the main campus in the city centre, beside the railway and bus stations. Key buildings include the Owen Building (bioscience labs, photography studios, kitchens and student services); Langsett (Sheffield Business School, with a business engagement zone, pop-up shop and Bloomberg trading floor); Redmires (Sheffield Institute of Law and Justice, Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences and architecture, with a courtroom, Legal Advice Centre, model-making lab and psychology labs); Strines (Institute of Technology for manufacturing, engineering, construction and creative and digital subjects, with an AR/VR suite and robotics lab); the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre (engineering labs, simulators and workshops); the Head Post Office (art and design, with a gallery); Charles Street (teaching and education) with a performance space for drama; and the Cantor Building (media, computing and games design).
• Collegiate Campus, Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield S10 2BP - about ten minutes by bus from the city centre. Heart of the Campus houses the Collegiate Wing, a 12-bed simulated hospital ward, plus student services; the Robert Winston Building hosts healthcare courses with operating theatres and mock wards; Collegiate Hall is the oldest building in the university. Sport facilities include strength and conditioning suites, a fitness studio and outdoor pitches.
• Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park - home of the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre and the National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering, opened in 2020.
• London campus, Brent Cross Town - a new campus in development, 12 minutes from central London.

Libraries: the Adsetts Library (City Campus, five floors) and Collegiate Library are both open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with laptop loans and specialist software. Residences: ten halls of residence within walking distance of both campuses, with bills included; first-year full-time undergraduates are guaranteed a place. Sport: gyms on both campuses and a sports park used for Varsity and BUCS competition.