Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's largest universities, based across two campuses, in one of the UK's biggest student cities.
Sheffield is the fifth biggest city in the UK with over 60,000 students, so everything is geared towards you, from independent shops to student bars, and pretty much everything is in walking distance. In a 20-minute bus ride you can be in the middle of the Peak District, one of the most beautiful national parks in the country.
We pride ourselves on the applied nature of our courses. We have relationships with over 1,000 organisations, including the BBC, Sony, NHS and Rolls-Royce, enabling us to offer over 23,000 placements and internships every year. Students have also worked on unique roles at the Olympic Games, Doc/Fest and Tramlines (Sheffield's city-wide music festival).
96% of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017–18). Sheffield Hallam received an overall student satisfaction rating of 82% in the 2020 National Student Survey results. Plus, our careers support has 96% student satisfaction (Welcome Back Survey 2020).
Sheffield Hallam Student’s Union has over 30 sports clubs and more than 100 societies for you to be part of. So, whether you want to compete at the highest sporting level or just join in with a fun society there’s something for everyone.
Ask us a question
Ella and Rachel are the official representatives for Sheffield Hallam University and are there to answer any questions you have about studying at Sheffield Hallam and living in Sheffield as a student. They are both graduates and more than happy to share their university experiences with you.
Teaching Excellence Framework Award (TEF)
Sheffield Hallam University has been rated Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.
Open Days
Our open days are the perfect place to talk to staff and students, see our campuses and accommodation and find all the information you need.
To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.
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- Sunday 28th April 2024
- Applicant Open Day
- Undergraduate
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- Saturday 6th July 2024
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Undergraduate
- find out more
Facilities
Our libraries are open 24 hours a day, and our learning spaces are equipped to teach the practical skills that employers need. Over the last five years, we've invested over £100m in flexible, sustainable and innovative facilities.
Accommodation
We have a range of accommodation options to suit your needs and tastes, with prices varying from £85 - £143 per week. All our accommodation options are within walking distance of both campuses and the city centre, so you’ll have access to everything you need.
Featured Societies
Hallam Dance and Cheer
Hallam Cheer and Dance is made up of 5 amazing teams!Cheer, Jazz, Hiphop, Pom and White squad our recreational program! Our recreational team is for those who do not want to compete in competitions but still want to come learn new skills and be a part of an awesome team!
Environmental Society
We aim to provide a range of activities including socials, day trips and guest speakers, which will allow you to make friends, enjoy yourself and maybe even learn something at the same time!
Harry Potter and Quidditch Society
We are the Sheffield Hallam Students Union Harry Potter and Quidditch Society! Whether you're a casual fan or a diehard lover of everything Potter, we are the society for you!
Pole Fitness Society
The Steel City Pole Fitness society aims to provide a fun way to get fit, toned, and flexible.Our aim is to show that pole fitness is for everyone regardless of gender or body type. We provide frequent classes with a great atmosphere and excellent teaching standards.
Scuba Diving Society
We take on people completely new to diving every year. The training we give will take you to the level of BSAC Ocean Diver, a qualification that you can use anywhere in the world to dive up to 20m.
Travel information
Being in the middle of the UK, there are great transport links to the rest of the country. The City Campus is located opposite Sheffield train station and next to Sheffield bus station with complete immediate access to various travel routes, with the other campus about 20 minutes walk from the city centre. The city itself is served by excellent bus services – and the famous Supertram.
Other Contact Details
Chat to the uni
Visit our website
Phone number: +44 (0)114 225 5555
Clearing phone number: +44 (0)330 024 6390
Mailing address: Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK
Top Questions
What grants/scholarships do you offer?
We have a number of scholarships for our undergraduate, postgraduate and research students to help you excel in your studies and make the most of student life in Sheffield. We also offer a range of scholarships for international students, including automatic awards for India, Nigeria and South East Asia.
How much of an emphasis do you place on building workplace skills like presenting, project management and people skills?
We offer a wide range of workshops and webinars to help you build work-ready skills alongside your course. The Student’s Union also offers a variety of skills and training workshops from leadership to first aid and you can even book 1-2-1 coaching sessions to work out areas of development.
What's university welfare and disability support like?
You’ll have access to three dedicated support advisers while you’re with us - your student support adviser, academic adviser and employability adviser. Our Student Support Centre is open five days a week providing confidential and impartial help and advice on a range of issues related to student life. If you’re looking for an answer on the go, or just need help with directions, you can visit one of our Hallam Help points. We also have a Disabled Student Support team who help over 4,000 students each year and can answer all types of disability enquiries, assess support needs and provide support packages.
What social events do you offer when people first join to help people make friends and settle in?
Welcome Week is full of exciting events so you can get stuck into all things Hallam. From sports club and society socials to uni-level study prep there are plenty of opportunities to meet people and settle into University life at Hallam.
What sort of societies are there?
There are over 100 student run societies covering a range of interests from rock music and Harry Potter to campaigning, scuba diving and cheerleading. New societies are created each year so if you can’t find the one you want, we’ll help you start your own.
How far is the campus from the town centre and what is the public transport like?
Sheffield Hallam is based across two campuses. City Campus is in the middle of the city centre and Collegiate Campus is just a 20 minute walk away. The buildings you study in are surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants with many stunning parks nearby for when the sun is shining.
Our great transport links mean that you’ll be in easy reach of the rest of the country, with many direct rail links including Leeds, York, Nottingham and Manchester. The city itself is also served by excellent bus and tram services where you can also access discounted rates with your student card - sometimes even for only £1!
How far apart are different university buildings, and how far away is the accommodation?
Our City Campus is based in the heart of the Sheffield city centre, and our Collegiate Campus is just a 20 minute walk or short bus ride away. All of our halls are all in popular student areas near our campuses. Most are less than 10 minutes away from our university buildings and never more than 30 minutes away.
What percentage of your students get a full time job after 6 months of graduating?
96% of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating and 73% of our students are in Highly Skilled Employment, above the sector average. (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-18)
