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Student Experience at University of Sheffield
What’s new
The University of Sheffield welcomes scholarship applications from high-achieving students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement and potential. For 2019, a range of new international scholarships have been introduced. Students need to hold an offer before they can apply for a scholarship. Full terms and conditions apply.
For September 2019, there are:
50 International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
50% tuition fee scholarships for undergraduate courses* for each year of study (subject to achieving a 60% average).
100 International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships
25% tuition fee scholarships for postgraduate taught courses*.
The university also offers a range of other scholarships for international students which may depend on nationality, domicile or subject of study. Students can use the Student Funding Calculator to find out more about funding opportunities available.
*A small number of courses in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health are not eligible for these scholarships.
Teaching quality
Whatever students choose to study, they'll be taught and supervised by world-leading teachers, researchers and practitioners. Academic staff at the University of Sheffield are experts in their subjects. Sheffield is ranked 11th out of 250 universities in Europe for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2018).
The university’s approach to teaching reflects the real world. They show students how to manage their own work. There are opportunities to work in teams, often alongside people from other disciplines and the university helps students to develop the leadership qualities they need to take on big challenges.
The University of Sheffield works closely with business, industry, governments and international organisations to help students develop the experience they need to excel in their chosen field. Alumni and guest lecturers are invited to meet current students so that they have the opportunity to speak directly to leaders in their profession or industry.
Career opportunities
All departments focus on supporting students’ career ambitions, throughout their degrees and after they graduate. Many degrees include a year of work experience or the opportunity to study at an international partner university. 96% of Sheffield graduates are in work or further studies within six months of graduating (Which University Guide 2017/18).
From Nobel Prize winners to Olympic athletes, Sheffield has a proud history of graduates who go on to achieve great success. Among them are Dr Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, who won Gold for Britain at the London 2012 Olympics and Professor Sir Harry Kroto, who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. The university is number one in the north of England for graduate employability (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
Students can access the Careers Service throughout their degree. They’ll have the opportunity to attend skills workshops, for example, to improve CV writing and interview performance. Employers and sector experts are regularly invited to the campus to share insights and provide students with opportunities to make contacts.
Subject areas
The University of Sheffield is made up of five academic faculties as well as the International Faculty based in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities includes the departments of Archaeology, Music, History, Languages and Cultures and Philosophy.
The Faculty of Engineering has seven departments which teach engineering disciplines including Aerospace Engineering, Automatic Control & Systems Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Computer Science and Bioengineering.
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health includes the university’s Medical School as well as departments in Neuroscience, Oncology & Metabolism, Clinical Dentistry and Human Communication Sciences.
The Faculty of Science consists of seven departments including Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy and Psychology.
The Faculty of Social Sciences has 14 departments including the university’s Triple-Crown accredited Management School and Architecture, Economics, Education, Geography, Information School, Journalism Studies, Law and Politics.
Entry requirements
Academic and English language entry requirements vary by course. Students can find out more information about the entry requirements for their chosen course on the university’s online prospectus.
The admissions team is experienced at assessing applications from all over the world. Students can select their country and find further information about the qualifications accepted from there. The university also accepts a range of English language qualifications. Below is an outline guide to qualifications accepted:
Undergraduate
A Levels – Applicants with a minimum of three A Levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
International Baccalaureate (IB) – IB diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
To apply for an undergraduate course, students need to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Sheffield’s UCAS code is S18 SHEFD. There is no campus code.
Postgraduate
Bachelor’s Degree – Holders of a three or four year bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% or ‘first class’ from a reputable university will be considered for direct admission to master’s programmes. Students applying for a postgraduate taught or master’s course can apply through the online application form.
If students haven’t yet met the entry requirements to join one of the undergraduate or postgraduate courses, they can join a foundation or pre-master’s programme at the University of Sheffield International College. If English language support is needed, students can study a pre-sessional course at the university’s British Council-accredited English Language Teaching Centre.
The city of Sheffield
Home to more than half a million people, Sheffield is a vibrant city which is close to some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside. The city is the fourth biggest in the UK with an exciting music and arts scene. It’s also one of the UK’s safest major cities (UK Peace Index). The city hosts the World Snooker Championships, a major music festival attracting more than 60,000 people and the UK’s premier documentary film festival. Sheffield is centrally located in the UK so it’s easy to travel to other cities and places of interest. Students can reach Manchester in 45 minutes by train and London in two hours. Student discounts are available on buses, trams and trains.
More than a third of the city is in an area of natural beauty called the Peak District National Park which is a centre for climbing, hiking and mountain biking. Students can visit historic homes such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, which regularly feature on films and TV. There are more than 200 parks, gardens and areas of woodland throughout the city including the Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Weston Park which are both just a short walk from the main campus.
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