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The Sheffield International Guide 2021.
Map of the UK What’s in Why
Sheffield 3–10
this guide?
Why choose the University of Sheffield? 3
Sheffield and surrounding area 4–6
World-class education 7
Cutting-edge research 8
Links with industry and business 9
Scholarships 10
Life at
Sheffield 11–17
Global community 11
Our campus and facilities 12–13
Accommodation 14
Edinburgh Students’ Union 15
Volunteering and other opportunities 16
Academic and careers support 17
Belfast
Courses and
how to apply 18–24
Manchester Sheffield Undergraduate and Postgraduate 18
Dublin taught courses
Postgraduate research opportunities 19
How to apply 20–21
Liverpool
English language pre-sessional courses 22
Foundation year and pre-masters courses 23
Tuition fees 24
Cardiff London
Come and
meet us 24
Campus
map 25
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Why
Why choose
Sheffield
the University
Over 29,000
students from Number one
150 countries
in the north
of Sheffield? of England
for graduate employability
The University of Sheffield is recognised globally
for excellence in research and teaching. We welcome (The Times and Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2020)
the best students from all over the world to join our
vibrant, supportive community.
A member of the
UK’s prestigious
Russell Group
99%
of research
submitted to REF
A world is internationally
top 100 £4.7 million recognised, excellent
or world leading 22nd
in international
university scholarships (Latest Research Excellence
Framework 2014)
in Europe for
teaching excellence
(QS World University Rankings 2021) (Amount awarded in 2019) (Times Higher Education Europe
Teaching Rankings 2019)
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Why
Sheffield and
Sheffield
surrounding area “Sheffield is a great location
to get to know other UK cities.
I usually travel by train and
Sheffield is a vibrant use the aged 16-25 discount
and modern city in the railcard which saves 1/3 of
heart of the UK. the price.”
Nur Binte Zainal Abidin
Home to more than half a million BA (Hons) Journalism Studies
people, it has all the facilities
you’d expect of a major UK city – Singapore
restaurants and bars, cinemas,
theatres and live music venues,
museums and galleries, and
independent and brand-name shops.
It’s a well-connected city with easily
accessible and affordable transport Explore the
links, making it the ideal base for UK by train
exploring the UK and Europe. Sheffield
is a friendly, welcoming and safe city,
and as one of the top 10 most Edinburgh
Top
3 hours 26 minutes
affordable UK university cities,
your money will go further here. Leeds
38 minutes
ten
Liverpool
1 hour 46 minutes
London
2 hours
most affordable
UK university cities Manchester
50 minutes
(RBS Student Living Index 2019)
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Why
Sheffield
Things to do
in Sheffield
“I really enjoy living here,
the environment is so student
friendly and there are so
many social events happening
every week.”
Sheffield offers a world of fun, culture Eleni Koursari
MSc Antimicrobial Resistance
and entertainment with plenty to see
and do. Here are just a few of them: Cyprus
Treat yourself to a meal at one of
the many city centre restaurants
and pop-up street food markets.
Visit Meadowhall, a large
shopping mall with nearly 300
shops, located just a short tram
ride from the city centre.
Listen to bands at one of the
city’s live music venues or make
memories at Tramlines, Sheffield’s
own annual music festival.
Watch the latest blockbuster
or an independent movie at one
of Sheffield’s cinemas.
Take in some culture with
an exhibition at the Millenium
Galleries or watch a play at the
Crucible Theatre.
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Why
The green city
Sheffield
Famous for being one of the UK’s greenest cities,
there are more than 250 parks and areas of woodland
in Sheffield. The city’s historical Botanical Gardens
and beautiful Weston Park are each just a few minutes’
walk from the University campus.
A 30-minute bus or train
journey will take you to the
Peak District National Park, a
stunning landscape that’s home
to picturesque villages, market
towns and traditional English
manor houses, as well as trails
and routes for hiking, mountain
biking and climbing.
“The city of Sheffield has the
beauty of the countryside and
the convenience of a big city.
It’s really friendly and safe.”
Shixuan Liu
MA Intercultural Communication
China
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Why
World-class
Sheffield
Whatever subject you choose
education
to study, at Sheffield you’ll receive
high-quality education and support,
as well as having an amazing student
experience. Our academics use
innovative methods to give you the
Studying in the UK is an best learning experience, inside and
outside the classroom. In addition to
investment in your future
becoming a specialist in your chosen
and will help increase your subject, you’ll develop problem- “The classes here are much
earning potential and future solving, research, analytical, team more interactive compared
opportunities. working and leadership skills, as to my home country, which
well as increasing your confidence. I believe is a much better
As a world top 100 university, way to learn. I have also
a degree from Sheffield will be been able to meet students
recognised and valued by employers from different cultures,
all over the world. which makes classes very
The University of Sheffield is a interesting, as everyone has a
member of the UK’s prestigious different insight.”
Russell Group, a consortium of Natalia Kreutzer Faucz Rocha
research-intensive universities. LLM Law
Our academics are passionate “The academics who teach
Brazil
about tackling the great global on my course are so inspiring,
contemporary challenges and our they’re doing research
research influences international which has an impact on the
policy and changes lives. It also real world and it’s amazing
informs our world-class teaching to learn from those at the
across a wide range of disciplines, forefront of innovations in
including arts and humanities, their field.”
business, engineering, law, medicine, Dimitris Boufidis
dentistry and health, science and BEng (Hons) Bioengineering
social sciences.
Greece
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Why
Cutting-edge
Sheffield
Our flagship
research research institutes
Our research influences Energy Neuroscience
national, regional and
international policy and
changes lives.
Our reputation for excellence
attracts some of the best minds
in the world. These exceptional
people are drawn to the University
of Sheffield by the opportunity to
work at the frontiers of knowledge, Finding low-carbon solutions to the Improving the lives of patients and
on research which makes a difference. world’s biggest energy challenges. families affected by devastating
neurological diseases.
Through our flagship research
We are in
institutes, we are tackling some
Healthy Lifespan Sustainable Food
of the most important social,
the top ten
economic and health challenges
facing the world today. Bringing
our expertise together from
different disciplines into our
UK universities for
flagship institutes allows us the strength and
to create innovative solutions impact of our research
which improve lives.
(Latest Research Excellence
Framework 2014)
Tackling the global epidemic of Finding dynamic solutions to
multimorbidity – the presence of two sustain and improve the world’s
or more chronic conditions. future food supplies.
To find out more:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/research/flagship-institutes
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Why
Links with
Sheffield
Our Triple Crown accredited
industry
Management School
Our Triple Crown accreditation places
us within the global elite of business
schools. Fewer than 100 business
and business schools worldwide are accredited by
AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS – the three
largest and most influential business
school accreditation bodies.
We work closely with world Professional accreditations
leaders in industry including Many of our courses are accredited
Unilever, AstraZeneca, by leading professional bodies and
Siemens, Boeing, McLaren, associations including the:
PwC and Rolls-Royce, as • Royal Institute of British Architects
well as UK and international • National Council for the Training
government agencies and of Journalists
charitable foundations. • Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants
Together we share expertise, facilities
and insight which lead to globally A global model for industry • Institution of Engineering
recognised research. Our strong collaboration and Technology
links with these organisations ensure The University’s Advanced
that what we are teaching meets the Accreditations can give you a distinct
Manufacturing Research Centre
future needs of your chosen industry advantage on your first or next steps
(AMRC) is a world-class centre for
or sector. in your career.
advanced machining and materials
research. Our team of 500 researchers They can be an important assurance
work with more than 100 industry for employers to show that your
partners – from BAE Systems to degree is current, relevant and highly
McLaren – to overcome manufacturing regarded by professionals in your
challenges. The AMRC has become an subject area.
internationally renowned model for
collaboration between academic
research and industry.
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Why
Scholarships
Sheffield
We believe in rewarding We’ll contact you about how to apply
international applicants who once you’ve received an offer. Some
scholarship eligibility is based on
show exceptional academic
your nationality or domicile, while
achievement and potential. others are for specific levels of study
Scholarships are available for in particular subjects or courses.
undergraduate, postgraduate Terms and conditions apply to all
taught and postgraduate research of our scholarships.
courses. You must hold an offer for “When I received an email
one of our courses to apply for one from the University saying
of our scholarships. that I had a won a scholarship,
it changed my life forever.”
Undergraduate Merit
Scholarship Winner
Ihsan Muhaddisoglu
MEng Aerospace Engineering
with a Year in Industry
Turkey
“When I found out I had won
the scholarship, I was happy
and honoured. All of my hard In 2019, we awarded more than
£4.7 million in
work and aspirations had
finally paid off.”
Chevening Scholarship Winner
Cam Van Le international
scholarships
MA International Development
Vietnam
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Global
Sheffield
community
An international community If you prefer to cook for yourself,
Sheffield is a multicultural city. there are a range of international
You’ll find cafes and restaurants markets and supermarkets. There
with cuisine from all over the world are places of worship for those
including halal, vegan, Chinese, of all faiths including Muslim
By studying in Sheffield, Dedicated international Indian, Thai, Japanese, Lebanese prayer rooms on campus.
you’ll join an international student support and Turkish food.
community of students We have a team of specialist advisors
and staff. who can answer any questions about
applying for a visa. If you’re flying to
You’ll have regular opportunities Manchester Airport, we can meet you
to meet students from all over and take you by coach to Sheffield.
the world so you can learn about This service is available in September
different cultures and share your for a small fee. We run an extensive
culture with others. These activities Orientation Week programme with
include a conversation club and our information sessions, events and
weekly Global Cafe. activities to help you settle in before
the academic year begins.
“Sheffield is a very
culturally diverse city with
More than 29,000 such a great and welcoming
community. This is the
students from first time I’ve ever studied
150 countries overseas but I was able to
acclimatise really easily.”
choose to study at Sheffield
every year and we have a wealth Chinonyerem Olumba
MSc Information Systems
of experience and knowledge Management
when it comes to supporting
international students Nigeria
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Our campus
Sheffield
and facilities
We’re continually investing 1. Firth Court, our iconic red
in our campus and facilities brick building
to ensure we provide a high- 2. The Diamond, home to state-of-the-art
quality learning environment laboratories and creative media suites
with access to all of the 3. The Arts Tower, the tallest academic
resources and technology building in the UK
you need. The University’s
4. Study anytime in the Information
history dates back to 1905
Commons, open 24 hours a day, 7 days
and our campus features a week
both historic buildings and
5. Old meets new in the Engineering
contemporary architecture.
Heartspace
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Getting around
Sheffield
1. Students’ Union 2. Accommodation
The University campus
is located within walking
distance of our student
accommodation and city
centre. Most students choose
to walk, but there is plenty
of public transport available.
Turn to page 25 to see a more detailed
map of our campus.
3. Sports facilities 4. Main campus
5. Train station
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Sheffield
Accommodation
We guarantee* you a place
in our accommodation for
the duration of your studies,
providing you meet a few
simple terms and conditions.
A home away
We offer a range of undergraduate
from home
and postgraduate living options
within walking distance of the
University campus and can also
provide advice if you are coming
to the UK with your family.
Living in university Your own Free wi-fi Majority of our
accommodation is a great bedroom with a bed, rooms are en-suite
desk and chair
way to make friends and
you’ll benefit from our
Residence Life programme
of free and discounted
events and activities.
Security 24 hours £110 to £160 per week, Access to
If you would prefer to live in a day, 7 days a week for a 42–51-week contract a shared kitchen
private housing then we can support (costs for 2020)
you to find a registered property
which has met our safety and
management standards.
For more information and to take a 360° tour:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation
* For more information, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation/guarantee startliving@sheffield.ac.uk
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Sheffield
Students’ Union
When you join the University, you also become a
member of the Students’ Union. Sheffield Students’
Union is run by and for students, to make sure you
have the best possible university experience.
Advice and support Activities and events Food and drink Sheffield Students’
Student Advice Centre – Our 350 student societies – Whether Grab a bite to eat – You’ll find lots Union has been
expert advisors are here to help you love ballroom dancing or ice of places to eat and drink, with a voted the number
you navigate student life. They can skating, or are passionate about range of international food available one Students’ Union
support you with anything you badminton or karaoke, you’ll find as well as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-
need help with, including money a student society with others that free and halal food.
in the UK
management, visa advice or share your passion. Pick up the essentials – Our Zero (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017–20)
handling exam stress. Music, film, concerts and trips Waste Shop offers environmentally
Student Jobshop – We can – We have our own cinema for film friendly household products and
help you look for jobs and work showings and a live music venue with packaging-free dried food, while
experience including part-time regular club nights. We also organise our SU Shop stocks a range of
paid work, summer internships visits to different cities and places of international food as well as
and voluntary work. interest across the UK. stationery items and gifts.
Find out more about our Students’ Union:
su.sheffield.ac.uk
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Volunteering
Sheffield
Our volunteering programme
and other
Our student volunteers have worked on a range of projects, from assisting
mental health charities to supporting children and local communities.
opportunities “I volunteer for a charity
which makes science child
and family friendly through
Standing out from the crowd We offer degrees which include events, talks and workshops.
Whatever your career ambitions, we the option of gaining a year’s work I love the opportunity to
offer opportunities for you to develop experience and you can also spend give something back to the
your personal and professional skills time at one of our international local community and gain
and experience alongside your degree. partner universities. We can also help new experience.”
you find shorter placements, summer Nikita Verma
internships and part-time work. MBChB (Hons) Medicine
India
“I completed a 12-month
placement as a project We have partnerships
assistant at Samsung SDS with more than
400
Europe in London. It has
helped me to build up so
many useful connections
in the industry.”
Kyubin Do prestigious universities
BSc (Hons) Information Technology
across the world. You may
Management for Business
be able to spend part of your
South Korea degree or a summer studying
at one of them.
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Supporting your Sheffield
career ambitions
Academic You can access our Careers
Service throughout your
You can also meet employers when
they deliver on-campus events or
and careers degree and for up to three
years after you graduate.
workshops. Our careers advisors run
support sessions on topics such as
how to write a CV and improving your
support
Our Careers Service runs large interview technique.
fairs on campus for employers
who are actively looking to recruit
our students.
Developing your study skills
Our Academic Skills Centre – known as 301 – provides study skills
workshops and one-to-one tutorials on topics including academic
writing, assessment and personal effectiveness. The centre facilitates
peer learning, so you can learn and share from other students, and
there’s also a database of online learning resources.
Specialist academic writing support “The Careers Service worked
You can also book up to six one-to-one appointments per year with me to review my CV.
with the Writing Advisory Service at our English Language Teaching Thanks to the help they
Centre. This is an opportunity to discuss written project work with provided, I was contacted by
a specialist writing tutor. We’ll provide feedback and consultation on several companies about job
your writing and give you a chance to raise queries about grammar, opportunities before I’d even
paragraph structure, vocabulary or referencing. finished my course.”
Williams Duah
Free English language classes MSc (Eng) Process Safety
and Loss Prevention
We offer weekly classes and specialist workshops for full-time Now working as a process
students who want further support with their English language, safety engineer
particularly to practise their academic language and communication
skills. Many departments also offer language support which is Ghana
specific to your subject area.
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how to apply
Undergraduate Postgraduate
course listings taught course listings
You can find more detailed information about You can find more detailed information about our
our undergraduate courses on our webpages at postgraduate taught courses on our webpages at
www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE GEOGRAPHY AEROSPACE ENGINEERING HEALTH AND RELATED RESEARCH
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING HISTORY ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES HISTORY
ARCHAEOLOGY JOURNALISM STUDIES ARCHAEOLOGY HUMAN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
AUTOMATIC CONTROL AND SYSTEMS LANGUAGES AUTOMATIC CONTROL AND SYSTEMS JOURNALISM
ENGINEERING LAW ENGINEERING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
BIOCHEMISTRY MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING BIBLICAL STUDIES LANGUAGES AND CULTURE
BIOENGINEERING MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS BIOENGINEERING LAW
BIOLOGY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE MEDICINE BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
BIOSCIENCE MICROBIOLOGY CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY MEDICINE AND HEALTH
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MUSIC CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
CHEMISTRY NURSING COMPUTER SCIENCE MUSIC
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING ORTHOPTICS DENTISTRY PHILOSOPHY
COMPUTER SCIENCE PHILOSOPHY EAST ASIAN STUDIES PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
DENTISTRY PHYSICS ECONOMICS POLITICS
EAST ASIAN STUDIES PLANT SCIENCES EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY
ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY POLITICS ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SOCIAL RESEARCH
ECONOMICS POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS ENGLISH SOCIOLOGICAL STUDIES
EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY GEOGRAPHY URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING
ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SOCIAL SCIENCES
ENGINEERING SOCIOLOGY
ENGLISH SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING
GENETICS ZOOLOGY
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how to apply
Postgraduate
research opportunities
We offer a wide range of research programmes in
a variety of subject areas. A number of departments
offer a PhD with an integrated masters.
There are three ways to apply for a PhD:
1. D
evelop your own idea and contact a potential supervisor.
2. A pply to work with a University supervisor on one of their existing projects.
3. A pply to a Centre for Doctoral Training.
We may be able to offer research opportunities in the following subject areas:
ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES INFECTION, IMMUNITY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
ARCHAEOLOGY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
ARCHITECTURE JOURNALISM STUDIES
AUTOMATIC CONTROL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LANDSCAPE
BIBLICAL STUDIES LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE LAW
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
CHEMISTRY MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
COMPUTER SCIENCE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DENTISTRY MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
EAST ASIAN STUDIES MUSIC
ECONOMICS NEUROSCIENCE
EDUCATION NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ONCOLOGY AND METABOLISM
ENGLISH PHILOSOPHY
FRENCH PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
GEOGRAPHY POLITICS
GERMANIC STUDIES PSYCHOLOGY
HEALTH AND RELATED RESEARCH RUSSIAN AND SLAVONIC STUDIES
HISPANIC STUDIES SOCIOLOGICAL STUDIES
HISTORY URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING
HUMAN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
For a list of existing PhD projects and supervisors, as well as more
information about funding and our PhD community, visit:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd
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How to apply Undergraduate
It’s easy to apply 1 2
to courses at the
University of Sheffield. Decide what course
you want to study
Submit your application
Submit your application through
Use our online prospectus UCAS at www.ucas.com and
and check the most up-to-date upload your documents and
academic and English language personal statement.
requirements.
If your application is successful, you’ll receive 3 4
either a conditional or an unconditional offer.
Conditional offer Unconditional offer
This means that we’re offering This means that you’ve met our
you a place providing you meet academic and English language Review of your Successful application
certain conditions, which are entry requirements and we are application If your application is successful,
usually based on: happy to accept you onto your We’ll review your application we’ll be in touch about what you
chosen course. and let you know our decision need to do next to apply for your
• Your examination results
via UCAS. accommodation and visa.
• Evidence of your English
language level
• Other documentation such Deadlines: We recommend, where possible, applying to UCAS by 15 January 2021 to begin your
as your reference letters studies in September 2021. The deadline for applications is 30 June 2021. We recommend that
you apply as soon as possible as some courses are very popular and fill up quickly. There is an
earlier deadline of 15 October 2020 for all applications for medicine and dentistry.
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Postgraduate taught
1 2 Documents you will
need to upload are:
• Official certificates of any
qualifications or transcripts
• A supporting statement
Decide what course Submit your application explaining why you want to
you want to study Submit your application through take the course
Use our online prospectus our online application system • Two references including one
and check the most up-to-date at www.sheffield.ac.uk/ from an academic contact
academic and English language postgradapplication and • Evidence of your English
requirements. upload your documents. language ability
Deadlines: We recommend applying as
3 4 early as possible as many of our courses are
extremely popular. You do not need to wait
for your examination results or references
before you apply. A number of our courses
have application deadlines – see our
webpages for more information.
Review of your Successful application
application If your application is successful,
We’ll review your application we’ll be in touch about what
and contact you by email to let you need to do next to pay
you know our decision. your deposit and apply for your
accommodation and visa.
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English language
how to apply
pre-sessional
courses
We offer support to all Pre-sessional English
IELTS overall score
students who want to We run courses throughout the improvement you need
Typical pre-sessional course length
improve their English year to help you gain the academic
language skills. English skills and language proficiency
2.0 40 weeks
you need to study a degree at the
Our English Language Teaching University of Sheffield. The length
Centre (ELTC) is accredited by the of study required will depend on 1.5 34 weeks
British Council and is a test centre for your current level of English and
both IELTS and the Cambridge English the English language requirement 10–22 weeks, depending on your individual
1.0
Language Assessment exams. of your degree. component strengths
Successfully attending and completing
6–22 weeks, depending on your individual
the assessments on a pre-sessional 0.5
component strengths
English course at the ELTC will allow
you to progress directly onto your
academic course at the University
English language support
without having to take another
English language exam. We offer free English language
support alongside your degree so
you have a little extra help to develop
a wide range of academic, language
and communication skills. If your
partner has accompanied you to the
UK, we can offer them free part-time
English classes too.
For the latest information and more detailed entry requirements, visit:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc/presessional
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Foundation year
how to apply
and pre-masters
courses Over 2,000 international
students including 55 different
nationalities come to the
College each year
Pathways to studying at Why study with us?
the University of Sheffield At the University of Sheffield
We recognise that studying overseas International College, we provide
can bring some challenges and you
may need a little extra support.
a learning environment which is
designed to support the needs of Our programmes
our international students. Our staff
We provide a pathway to help you are dedicated to supporting and
to join the University of Sheffield International Programme structure
preparing you to excel when you
if you don’t yet meet the entry Foundation Year
go onto study at the University. For both the International Foundation
requirements for an undergraduate
This is a one-and-a-half or two- Year and Pre-Masters, you can choose
or postgraduate taught course. During your course, we’ll help you to:
semester programme designed the relevant subject route for your
• Reach the academic level you specifically to provide you with a path chosen degree programme:
need in your chosen subject to undergraduate degree study
• Business, social sciences
• Learn the study skills and at the University.
and humanities
independent learning techniques
which you’ll need for your degree Pre-Masters • Dentistry (available as an
programme International Foundation Year only)
This is a one-and-a-half or two-
• Develop your English language skills semester programme designed • Science and engineering
and confidence so you can take part specifically to provide you with a
in lectures and tutorials and get the path to postgraduate study at the
most out of your studies University.
If you are unsure which subject route is best for your degree programme
visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/international-college
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fees meet us
The best way to find out the tuition We realise that it’s
fee for your chosen course for sometimes easier to talk
2021/2022 is to use the fee look-
to us face to face. If you’re
up tool at www.sheffield.ac.uk/
international/fees-and-funding
visiting the UK, let us know
/tuition-fees and we can either arrange a
campus tour or let you know
Tuition fees for international when our next open day is.
students for the majority of our
courses starting in 2021 are between We know that it isn’t always possible
£19,450 and £27,150 per year. to visit us so we travel overseas
throughout the year to meet with
Working part time you. Check www.sheffield.ac.uk/
international/visits to find Our representatives overseas
If you are in the UK on a Tier 4 out more about when we’re coming We have a worldwide network of
(General) Student Visa you can work to your country next. representatives who can offer you
up to 20 hours per week during term advice and support. They are trained
We also hold regular online open counsellors who know about our
time and full time during holidays.
days where you can chat to students entry requirements and application
We have an online job vacancy service
and staff and take virtual tours of procedures. Many of them offer a visa
where we advertise part-time work,
buildings on campus. counselling service to help you with
summer internships and graduate
opportunities. UK entry clearance preparation. You
can find a list of all of the overseas
representatives that we work with
at www.sheffield.ac.uk/
international/representatives
For more detailed undergraduate course information including
tuition fees, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate
For more detailed postgraduate course information including
tuition fees, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate
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TEACHING CENTRE
(see Central Sheffield
map overleaf)
St Vincent’s Accommodation
University of Sheffield
International College (USIC)
NCP Solly Street car park
(see City Centre map overleaf)
The Royal
Exchange
EFM Help
desk North Campus
Modular Village
Geography and Allen
Urban Planning Court
Pam Liversidge
Management Broad Lane Building
School Building
New
Sport Caledonia
Elmfield Building Sheffield Workshop
Ella Armitage
Building The Diamond
Mining
Block
Engineering Amy Johnson
Social Sciences Heartspace Building
38
Modular Mappin Royce Discovery
Teaching Village Street Centre -
Social opening 2020
Sciences Hub -
opening 2021
Cycle
Hub Henderson's
Sport
Sheffield
RANMOOR AND
Minalloy
ENDCLIFFE STUDENT House
ACCOMMODATION Dental
School New
Brunswick
AND BROOMHILL Q
Park House
Spring
House
Durham
Road
Medical
School
Nursery
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