Sheffield Hallam University

History

The origin of the university was found in 1843, when the industrial revolution took place. At that time, the Sheffield School of Design was converted to the Sheffield School of Art (1850).

In 1905, it was renamed Sheffield City College of Education when the first 90 students were admitted. In 1969, it became Sheffield Polytechnic and was again converted to Sheffield City Polytechnic (1976).

In 1992, this institute got university status and became Sheffield Hallam University (SHU). The city campus is established in the heart of the city, close to the Sheffield Railway Station. Another campus is the collegiate campus, which is situated in south-west Sheffield.

Ranking and Achievements

Sheffield Hallam University rankings:

• 85th in the UK (Times University Guide 2024)
• 83rd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• The Sheffield Hallam University Ranking remains in the highest position at all times.
• Sheffield Hallam University wins the Investors in People Gold Award.
• Sheffield Hallam University has a reputation for award-winning teaching quality. According to The Sunday Times Good University Guide, the institute is given the status ‘University of the Year’ for teaching quality and wins a silver award from the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework.
• Achieved five stars in the QS Star ranking, especially for innovation, facilities, and employability.
• Secured 67th place in the Complete University Guide 2021
• Ranked 47th in the Guardian University Guide 2021
• Secured 65th position out of 131 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. Achieved a First Class award and placed 15th out of 151 universities in the People & Planet University League 2015
• Remain as the 11th biggest university in the UK.
• Ranked in the top 20 for student satisfaction and secured sixth position in the 2021 Complete University Guide rankings
• Ranked in eight places in the Guardian League Table for 2021
• All university courses have work experience with over 1,000 organisations, from Adidas and Disney to the NHS, Rolls-Royce, the BBC, Airbus, and so on.
• Expert lecturers who are willing to share their knowledge and experience in the industry offer students top-notch research activities with up-to-date information. And becomes granted a top-five modern university for research works.

Faculties

Sheffield Hallam University courses are very popular as well as flexible for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The new college structure at Hallam consists of three colleges:

• College of Business, Technology, and Engineering
• College of Social Sciences and Arts
• College of Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences

Every college has its own separate school or department. They are given below:

College of Business, Technology, and Engineering

• Sheffield Business School
• Department of Finance, Accounting, and Business Systems
• Department of Management
• Department of Service Sector Management
• Department of Computing
• Department of Engineering and Mathematics

College of Social Sciences and Arts

• Department of Art and Design
• Department of Media Arts and Communication
• Department of the Natural and Built Environment
• Sheffield Institute of Education (SIOE)
• Department of Education, Childhood, and Inclusion
• Department of Teacher Education
• TESOL Centre (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• Department of Psychology, Sociology, and Politics
• Department of Humanities
• Department of Law and Criminology

College of Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences

• Department of Allied Health Professions
• Department of Biosciences and Chemistry
• Department of Nursing and Midwifery
• Centre for Leadership
• Centre for Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education
• Academy of Sport and Physical Activity
• Department of Social Work, Social Care, and Community Studies

Courses

Fees & scholarships

Tuition fees:

Sheffield Hallam University fees for international students is £13,650 per year.

Sheffield Hallam University Scholarships:

• The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries.
• Student Success Scholarship
• GREAT scholarships, 2021 campaign. Applicants from India, Indonesia, and Thailand can apply. The first-year postgraduate students will get a £10,000 tuition fee waiver in September.
• The Chevening Scholarship is popular as it is funded by FCO and known as the UK government’s global scholarship programme.
• Transform Together Scholarships, applicable to international students in 2021–22
• Performance Athletes Support Programme
• Care Leaver Bursary
• Natural and Built Environment Scholarships
• Funding for health and social care courses
• Sanctuary Scholarships
• Sheffield Hallam Access and Participation Plans
• The AESSEAL® Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries for Women in Engineering
• Placements Bursary
• Alumni Scholarships
• Teacher training bursaries
• Ph.D. scholarships, and so on.

Student Statistics

• Female-56%
• Male-44%
• Other-0%
• UK Students-91%
• EU Students-1%
• International-8%
• Full-time-80%
• Part-time-20%
• First year-44%
• Other years-56%
• Postgraduate-26%
• Undergraduate- 74%

Facilities and Services

The university has a Commercial Services department, which consists of five separate teams: Accommodation Services, Catering, Events, Print Services, Sport, and Recreation.

• Sheffield Hallam University has on-campus facilities that create an extraordinary learning environment.
• Placement Opportunities: The university offers more than 20,000 placements and real-world projects annually.
• Students get three dedicated advisers who remain busy with giving personal support, study-related support, and career-focused support.
• Latest IT facilities.
• Well-equipped Libraries The Print Shop
• Sports facilities with a great team spirit; there are more than forty sports clubs, and forty-five social sports sessions occur weekly.
• Available catering outlets offer food and drink.
• Carers, personal assistants, and support workers can have extra-la rooms.
• Guaranteed Accommodation: halls are situated close to campuses that are away from ten-minute walking distance.
• Disabled students can access suitably adapted accommodations. Care leavers and estranged students get extra support.

Apart from that, Sheffield Hallam University is going to develop the Sheffield Business School and the College of Social Sciences and Arts by updating and adding to the facilities. The university has already invested over £100 million for the brand new facilities and has decided to invest £220 million for the next five years.

Student Life

Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union is a large union that speaks for students and acts as a strong student representative. Students from all over the world share their experiences and ideas and maintain any issues regarding university matters.

Recently, Sheffield Hospitals Charity, which comes from the Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union, has been active enough for creative activities. The charity shows ‘Arts in Health Volunteers’.

The hub provides several extracurricular opportunities, societies, events and trips, volunteering, and work placements all in one place. Therefore, the Union Council comprises the community zone, the education zone, and the student union zone.

It awaits students’ feedback, mental health, ideas, and opinions, well-being, personal safety, and so on. Moreover, students get entertainment and events during the week, which differentiate the subject and career fields.

Sheffield is the city of green. It is the 5th biggest city in the UK, settled down right at the centre of the city. Therefore, it is an amazing student city surrounded by Europe’s biggest shopping malls, arts, cultures, music, national parks, cafes, bars, and vintage shops.

It takes no more than two minutes to walk. Moreover, students enjoy different vibes in high-street restaurants and shopping centres. The peace gardens, fountains, and museums enhance the beauty of the city.

Accommodation

Sheffield Hallam University accommodation providers initiated guaranteed accommodation for all undergraduate students before August. First-year students will be able to apply for this opportunity. There are many halls of residence close to the campuses.

Besides that, students starting this September will get a lot of flexibility and support from them. The fully inclusive prices and flexible application process make it easy to accept any room offered.

Moreover, Sheffield Hallam University makes sure a COVID-safe environment for the students by meeting government COVID-safe guidelines. Students can access the code of practice, ‘NUS Online’. Some halls of residences, like Central Quay, The Anvil, Brittain Street, Charlotte Court, The Elements, and The Forge, all belong to self-catering en-suite facilities.

The hall bedrooms are furnished with modern amenities, along with the kitchen. A bed, a desk, a wardrobe, a chair, and cooking utensils or crockeries are abundant there. On the other hand, Sheffield City Council arranges private student accommodation in Sheffield.

A scheme called ‘Snug’ provides all kinds of facilities for the private sectors. A student who does not want to stay in halls can get good-quality private accommodation in Sheffield. Meanwhile, a self-contained flat is ready for postgraduate and mature students.

Transport

Getting around between Sheffield Hallam campuses becomes easy when students use bus tickets. Eric Mensforth, Charles Street, and Collegiate Hall all have live displays showing the frequent bus services. South Yorkshire has walkable streets where it takes 25 to 30 minutes to walk from one place to another.

However, there are two city centre parks where discount car parking is available. The local buses and Supertram are excellent travel modes in South Yorkshire. The free shuttle bus has been seen, and the rail network link makes it easy to travel around the city as well as the rest of the country.

Location

Aberystwyth University’s primary campus is located atop Penglais Hill, providing a scenic view of the town of Aberystwyth and Cardigan Bay. The Penglais Campus houses the majority of the university’s 19 academic areas and the student halls of residence.

The old Aberystwyth University building, referred to as “Old College”, is presently undergoing substantial redevelopment in order to convert it into a prominent hub for education, heritage, culture, and business.

Aberystwyth is situated in a picturesque location, enveloped by the scenic landscape of the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay. The town’s beaches provide many options for both rest and amusement.

The closest airports are located in Manchester and Birmingham. There is a direct train connection between Birmingham and Manchester, which takes only three hours. London Euston has a frequent train service that typically takes approximately five hours.

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