Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University’s campus masterplan at the heart of the city

Sheffield Hallam University has come up with a 15-year proposal to create a sustainable and flexible campus. The first phase will cost around 220 million in British pounds and will be delivered over the next five years. The plan includes new buildings for the Business School and Social Sciences, refurbishing the Students' Union building known as The HUBS, creating a University Green and improving the current estate.

The masterplan envisions several phases that involve refurbishing existing buildings and adding new buildings to accommodate different student needs. The aim is to deliver facilities and an estate that enables and encourages a new way of learning, researching and working.

Sheffield Hallam’s Business School wins national accolade

Sheffield Hallam’s Business School recently received Small Business Charter accreditation for its Venture Matrix scheme. The recognition is for the scheme’s outstanding support to small businesses and student entrepreneurship. The Venture Matrix scheme is the largest university student consultancy project in the UK and the biggest provider of free consulting in South Yorkshire.

The Small Business Charter said, "Venture Matrix is an exemplar of an enterprise education initiative that has been scaled across the university, embedding real-world consultancy projects into the curriculum. The programme adds significant value to student employability, brings the curriculum to life whilst increasing university visibility in the local business community, creating significant impact on local businesses, social enterprises, charities and public-sector organisations."

The scheme develops students’ skills through projects with local businesses and charity organisations. Since 2013/14, the scheme has contributed over GBP1.7m to the regional economy through more than 1,150 projects involving almost 4,500 students.

Sheffield Hallam offers competitive scholarships and awards for international fee paying and non-UK students.

Automatic awards

These include a series of £3,000 Vice Chancellor’s Awards and scholarships towards postgraduate tuition fees for eligible Sheffield Hallam graduates.

Scholarships

Transform Together Scholarships: Open to international and non-UK applicants for all full-time taught courses at Sheffield Hallam University. A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for postgraduate courses and for each year of an undergraduate degree. Students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement are eligible.

Students can also avail the General Chevening scholarship scheme and the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) and Performance Athlete Support Programme. Visit the website for more information.

Sheffield Hallam offers guidance on qualifications for entry requirements from most countries.

Sheffield Hallam's standard entry requirements are listed below for general guidance, students should search for the relevant country for specific requirements.

English language requirements

All applicants should have a recognised English language qualification before entering any of the courses at Sheffield Hallam.

For pre-sessional English programmes and courses below degree level, applicants must qualify for one of the recognised tests listed by the UK government, most commonly IELTS. For degree level programmes (bachelors, masters and PhD), a wide range of international qualifications are considered.

International foundation programme

Applicants to the International Foundation Programme in Art, Design and Media or Business, Law and Social Sciences, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths must have the following qualifications:

• IELTS certificate from an approved centre
• Good high school graduation grades which include maths

Undergraduate programmes

• Two General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) A level passes
• High school leaving certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to A level standard
• Other international qualifications gained after 13 years of secondary/further education
• The International Baccalaureate Diploma with 28 points or more

Pre-masters programme (graduate certificate)

• Diplomas awarded after a minimum of two years study upon completion of a secondary education
• Students holding a degree in a subject considered unsuitable for direct entry to a masters programme - 'conversion' students

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)

• A first degree or professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to degree standard
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) or higher education diploma with substantial work experience in an appropriate field
• Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course

Postgraduate research programmes

• MPhil or PhD masters degree from a recognised university

Sheffield Hallam University is based across two main campuses - City Campus in the middle of the city centre and Collegiate Campus in the leafy student district of Ecclesall Road.

Sheffield Hallam is constantly updating and adding to the facilities students use. Facilities include 24-hour libraries, student-designed study areas, and equipment students will encounter in their future work area in context of their subject area.

Accommodation options include University halls and private sector housing. Sheffield Hallam guarantees university accommodation for all first year undergraduate students. University halls are great if students want to make friends and live in the heart of student life. Residents are never more than a half hour walk away from campus and students can choose from over 30 halls in all sizes and prices. Rent includes bills, insurance and Wi-Fi. Most first year students opt for living in Sheffield Hallam University halls.

Sheffield Hallam helps students identify private accommodation, which includes homestays and shared houses.

Almost every building in the campus has places to eat and drink providing quality food at reasonable prices.

The University invests 4 million British pounds a year on its IT facilities. High quality sports and fitness facilities are also available to students.

Students at Sheffield Hallam have access to a variety of support services.

The International Experience Team is a dedicated support team that supports international students through pre-arrival support to graduation. Services include study and welfare support, immigration advice, careers and employability advice, counselling and the University English scheme.

Other services at the University include the international alumni network, Hallam Union advice centre that offers advice on accommodation, immigration and other issues, financial support and guidance, research and innovation office and Student Engagement, Evaluation and Research (STEER).

Business start-up services are available to all current students and alumni up to five years after graduation.

The Student Union manages a large number of clubs, societies and other services.

Sheffield Hallam students enjoy a high level of employability following graduation. The Careers and Employability Centre helps students get work-ready skills and provides expert advice on planning a future career. The service helps students find part-time jobs, become self-employed and gain work experience. Sheffield Hallam has the highest rated university careers service in the UK, with a 96% student satisfaction rating (2015 Student Employability Index). Advisors regularly run job seeking sessions to help improve student's CVs, write job applications and perform better in interviews.

Sheffield Hallam University’s employability agenda has resulted in a commitment to involve employers in course design and delivery.

The University works with more than 1,000 businesses to provide student work placements and offers over 25,000 placements every year. This gives Sheffield Hallam students unique experiences and the chance to make the contacts in industry that will help further career and employability skills.

Many of Sheffield Hallam's courses are accredited by professional associations and will help students to develop the skills which are in demand in the relevant industry or sector. By completing an accredited course, students may gain exemptions from professional examinations and graduate with a professional qualification or qualify quicker.

The Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey (DLHE) shows that 93% of Sheffield Hallam University undergraduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation.

On the vast majority of courses students will have the opportunity to take part in short and long term work placements, and on many undergraduate courses students can choose to spend up to a year working in industry on a paid placement.