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Sheffield Hallam University

UCAS Code: S21

Location: Sheffield, north of England Show on Map

Site: Two campuses in and close to city centre

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A modern university; a member of University Alliance group of universities.

Student Population

Total Students:	35,410
Undergraduates:	77%
Postgraduates:	23%
FE Students:	0%

Undergraduates

Total undergraduates:	27,375
Male:	45%
Female:	55%
Full Time:	76%
Mature on Entry:	24%
UK Students:	93%
State school entry:	97%

Teaching Staff

1755 (full- and part-time).

Broad study areas

Applied science; architecture; art & design; business studies; computing; construction & property development; education; engineering; financial studies & law; humanities; leisure & food management; media; professions allied to medicine; psychology; sport; technology; tourism; urban studies.

Freshers

Admission Information:	UCAS tariff system used. Entry requirements specific to course.
Points on Entry (Mean):	277
Drop Out Rate:	7%
Accommodation:	All first-year students guaranteed accommodation.

Institution

Founded:	1843 as Sheffield School of Design; merged in 1969 with college of technology to form Sheffield Polytechnic, and later with two teacher training colleges. University status in 1992.
Site:	Two campuses: City Campus in city centre; Collegiate Campus in south-west of city.
How to get there:	Sheffield is well connected by rail (2½ hours from London, 1 hour from Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds) and road (M1 junction 33, then A630). City Campus is two minutes from the train station and next to the main transport exchange (buses and supertram).

Student services & facilities

Student advice & services:	Medical centres (9 doctors, 6 nurses); multi-faith chaplaincy (17 advisers); law clinic (4 solicitors, 1 barrister); counselling service (10 counsellors); day nursery (74 places, age 6-months to 5 years).
Amenities:	Students' union in city centre; catering outlets in all main buildings. University is in the heart of city, close to theatres, art galleries, museums, large retail outlets, pubs, clubs, places of worship, parks and open spaces.
Sporting facilities:	2 fully-equipped fitness suites, 2 multi-purpose sports halls, gymnasium, floodlit 3G astro pitch, movement studio, football pitches, rugby pitch, indoor cricket school/bowls hall, cricket squares. Professional coaches. Over 37 sports clubs.
Accommodation:	All first-year students offered accommodation: self-catered rents £66−£112 per week, contracts 39−44 weeks; 169 catered places at £91.50 pw, contracts 39 weeks. Many 2nd and 3rd year students live in privately-owned accommodation, average rents £50−£70 pw.

Study opportunities & careers

Library & information services:	Learning centre on both campuses, incorporating library, IT and multimedia: 532,000 volumes; ebooks; extensive print and electronic journal titles; reference collection of core texts; databases; internet resources; separate media collection; interactive media resource, computer games room and visualisation suite. Information provision, £89 pa spent for each student (FTE). Learning centres open 24 hr in term time, 2000 study places (group, individual and social), 60% with PC, 10% with power for laptops. Support for information and IT queries available on and off campus during the week (in learning centres at weekends). Other facilities include, wi-fi access, laptop loan service, AV equipment loan service, colour and black and white printing, colour scanning, photocopying, and video editing. Separate IT service provides an additional 1500 IT-equipped study places across campuses, open 13+ hours per day, with access to 250+ industry-standard applications supporting all academic disciplines.
Other learning resources:	Web-based virtual learning environment (VLE) allows students to participate in classes delivered online, with access to online materials and activities that complement face to face teaching.
Study abroad:	Most language students spend a period abroad; option also open to sandwich students. Formal exchange links with a number of universities and colleges including Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Careers:	Information, advice and guidance offered to all students and graduates of university.

Money

Living expenses budget:	Minimum budget of £700 a month (excluding tuition fees).
Term-time work:	University allows term-time work for full-time students; advisory limit of 15 hours per week. Student employment service helps find work on and off campus.
Financial help:	560 scholarships of £3000 in first year for English/EU students whose family income is up to £25k, or a bursary of £500 for all those eligible students not awarded the scholarship; scholarships of £1000 in Year 1 for students with high entrance qualifications (eg A-levels with AAB) and of £3000 for talented athletes. Also government access funds available.
University tuition fees:	Home students pay £8500 pa for first degrees (except those funded by the Department of Health and for those on placement years). International students pay £10,320 pa (classroom), £13,520 (lab/studio-based).

Courses

Academic features:

Emphasis on applied and vocational courses; high proportion of sandwich courses. Access and credit accumulation and transfer schemes in operation.

Awarding body:

Sheffield Hallam University.

Main undergraduate awards:

BA, BSc, BEng, MEng, LLB, FdEng, FdSc.

Length of courses:

4 years sandwich (standard for first degrees), 3 years full-time, 2 years FdEng/Sc.

Main subjects offered:

Accountancy
Aeronautical Engineering
Agriculture
Animation
Architectural Design
Architectural Technology
Architecture
Art
Art History
Arts Management
Automotive Engineering
Banking
Biochemistry
Biological Chemistry
Biology
Biomedical Science
Building Studies
Building Surveying
Building Technology
Business Economics
Business Studies
Cellular Pathology
Chemistry
Childhood Studies
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Technology
Computing
Construction
Counselling
Countryside Management
Creative/Performance Writing
Criminal Justice
Criminology
Cultural Studies
Drama
Education
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Engineering (General)
English
English as a Foreign Language
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Estate Management
Events Management
Fashion
Film Studies
Finance
Financial Services
Food Science
Food Technology
Forensic Science
Furniture Design
Geography
Graphic Design
Health
History
Hospitality Management
Housing Management
Human Biology
Industrial Design
Information Systems
Information Technology
Interactive Multimedia
Interior Design
International Business
Internet Technology
Jewellery
Journalism
Land Economy
Law
Leisure Studies
Linguistics
Management
Marketing
Materials Science
Materials Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Media Technology
Medical Imaging
Medicinal Chemistry
Metallurgy
Midwifery
Molecular Biology
Multimedia
New Media Publishing
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Operational Research
Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Studies
Packaging Technology
Painting
Palliative Care
Performance Arts
Pharmacology
Photography
Physical Education
Physiology
Physiotherapy
Politics
Product Design
Production Engineering
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations
Quantity Surveying
Radiography
Recreation Studies
Sculpture
Silversmithing
Social Policy
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Software Engineering
Spanish
Sports Sciences
Sports Studies
Statistics
Surveying
Sustainable Development
Teacher Training
Telecommunications Engineering
Tourism
Town/Country Planning
Transport Studies
Urban Studies
Visual Arts
Web Development/Design
Youth & Community Work

Student view

Living

Sheffield is far from what it once was: no longer just an industrial city but a place that is fast gaining a reputation as a trendy attractive city that has lots to offer - and one of the safest cities in the county. Courses are up-to-date and relevant, with excellent chances to gain practical knowledge and experience in industry. Students come from all over the world to benefit from the diverse experience of the university. Quality of teaching staff is a real draw, most being approachable and willing to help. Iconic SU building in the HUBS (Hallam union building for students) - 'the best students' union I've ever seen' according to Kim Howells, then education minister. Hallam SU is very attractive; not only does it have great bars and a nightclub but an extensive range of student activities to get involved in and fantastic advice centre. You can join a society, run a volunteering project or improve your course by becoming a student rep. If you are into sport, it is worth knowing that Hallam had 6 athletes competing for GB in last World University Games. With so much to do, there's something for everyone, no matter what your interests.

Summary

Housing: Abundant, good quality and mainly affordable. All close to campuses. Eats: Tasty and cheap in the union Bar Phoenix. Drink: Union bar is cheap, lively and friendly; city is full of bars and coffee shops. Nightlife: Lots to do, whatever your tastes - big nightclubs, theatres, museums, bars, sporting events. Locals: Very welcoming to students. Sports: City has fantastic sporting facilities. Travel: University and union close to buses and train station (student discounts available). Taxis abundant. Jobs: Plenty of part-time jobs in city. University has good job-seeking service, Network. Best features: Atmosphere in Sheffield; really student-friendly city (recently called 'biggest village in Britain). And worst: The northern weather!

Past Students

Bruce Oldfield (fashion designer), David Mellor (cutlery designer), Nick Park (Wallace & Gromit), Howard Wilkinson (footballer), Richard Caborn (Sheffield MP).