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Sheffield Hallam University
Overview
Sheffield Hallam University information
About Sheffield Hallam University
UCAS code: S21
Sheffield has all the excitement of a major city but the friendliness of a small town. The university and students' union work together to enhance the student experience; your employability is at the top of our agenda. We have lots of societies, sports clubs and volunteering opportunities, plus the largest number of students in Britain on courses with a year's paid work placement.
Source: Sheffield Hallam University
Tuition fees at Sheffield Hallam University
- First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,250 for all courses.
- International students pay £15,860 in the first year for all courses.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£25.2k
Average graduate salary90%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
89%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Sheffield Hallam University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are Sheffield Hallam University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
128-136 UCAS points128-136 UCAS points120-128 UCAS pointsSheffield Hallam University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
I have joined a great society with frequent meet-ups
1st year student
2 years ago
I enjoy the city and have made friends in the society I have joined
1st year student
2 years ago
My accomodation is reasonably priced and Iu2019ve booked the same accomodation for next year. I find living here very easy and enjoyable.
1st year student
2 years ago
My academic advisors are very helpful and always in hand to contact. I find my student accommodation support equally as accessible and helpful
1st year student
2 years ago
I donu2019t often use the facilities, however I find the library useful to frequent when studying and the student support centre is always on hand
1st year student
2 years ago
I find our course leaders to be very helpful and friendly, my lectures are frequent so I feel like I am engaging a good amount in my course. The seminars are also the same. I find my classmates to be friendly and helpful too.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Sheffield Hallam University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
65%
low
Organisation and management
65%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
low
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
80%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
84%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
83%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
62%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
80%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
80%
med
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