Sheffield Hallam University

South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

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Sheffield Hallam University - Overview & Background

Established     1843 – founded 1992 – university status
Founder NA
University Type Public Research University
University Motto     Learn and Serve
University City South Yorkshire, England
Acceptance Rate 43%
Faculty to Student Ratio 1:16
Endowment     £0.52 million (2015)
Campus Size NA
Graduation Rate NA
Employment Rate 94%
Official Website Link Sheffield Hallam University, England
Contact Details +441142255555

 

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Campus & Accommodation

Sheffield Hallam University is located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. One of England's largest and most diverse universities is this one.
There are numerous research institutions and four faculties:

  • list items Sheffield Business School.
  • list items Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
  • list items Faculty of Health and Well-being.
  • list items Faculty of Science, Technology, and Arts (STA) (SBS).
  • They include 30 research facilities, including the Biomedical Research Centre and the Art and Design Research Centre, among others. The Lifelong Learning Network (LLN) covering Southern Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and North Derbyshire is called Higher Futures, with SHU as its primary partner.

    Accommodation

  • list items At the school's designated student housing facilities, first-year students have assured housing.  
  • list items University Halls and Private Sector Housing are the two housing options offered to Sheffield Hallam University students.  
  • list items Over 30 university residence halls are situated within 30 minutes walk from the campus. The average weekly rent for a home is between 85 and 143 pounds (3,740 and 6,292 pounds) and includes utilities, content insurance, and Wi-Fi.  
  • list items The university residence halls' room designs take into mind each student's needs and preferences, from social to medical.  
  • list items Additionally, the university residence halls offer apartments with features and amenities ideal for postgraduate, care-leaving, and senior students.  
  • list items There is a bed, a desk, a chair, a closet, a washbasin, etc. in every bedroom. The common room, Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen, and study areas are examples of common amenities found in the halls.  
  • list items To find a decent, safe, and inexpensive place to live, students who want to reside in private sector housing are urged to use the university's Snug program services.
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    Infrastructure

  • list items Sheffield Hallam University is located on two campuses: the Collegiate Campus on Ecclesall Road, which is near to the city's heart, and the City Campus, which is close to Sheffield's train and bus stations.  
  • list items It is simpler to find your way to the University using any mode of transportation because the campus is close to the main transportation hubs. Students and members of the academic community can travel freely between campuses on buses. The bus shuttles will get you between the campuses in only 10 minutes.  
  • list items Students have access to approximately 4,000 computers in learning centers, research facilities, seminar rooms, teaching rooms, dining outlets, and other places throughout the campus thanks to an annual investment of 4 million GBP in IT infrastructure.  
  • list items Students can study anywhere on campus with access to a variety of specialized IT facilities and the school's services thanks to the campus' complete Wi-Fi connectivity.  
  • list items There are 70 classrooms that have amenities like:  data projection sound systems visualizers interactive whiteboards iPads tablets laptops voting machines, and more.  
  • list items data projection
  • list items sound systems
  • list items visualizers
  • list items interactive whiteboards
  • list items iPads
  • list items tablets
  • list items laptops
  • list items voting machines, and more.  
  • list items Sheffield Hallam University's online library and virtual classrooms make distance studying easier.  
  • list items Thanks to a partnership with the well-known IT company Sony, the school is currently home to the largest PlayStation in the world.  
  • list items With more than 30 sports clubs, 100 student-run organizations, a students' union, etc., the campus is typically buzzing with academic, political, religious, social, musical, and sporting events.
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    Faculty & Pedagogy

    The faculty at Sheffield Hallam University is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. The curriculum is designed in such a way that focuses on improving outcomes and access for students from pre-kindergarten through higher education. University initiatives are often inclusive and team-based, providing materials that reflect the most recent findings in education research and comprehension of the reality of classroom life.

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    Scholarships & Financial Aid

    Sheffield Hallam University offers a number of scholarships, but students are only permitted to hold one scholarship at a time. Students can apply online for prestigious scholarships such as Vice-Chancellor Awards and Transform Together Scholarships and receive a 50% tuition fee reduction, which equates to between 2,000 and 3,000 GBP.

    Some more scholarships include:

  • list items Chevening Scholarship Scheme
  • list items Events and Leisure Management Scholarship           
  • list items Performance Athlete Support Program          
  • list items GREAT Scholarships
  • list items Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
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    Sheffield Hallam University Location

    Address: Howard St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 1WB, United Kingdom

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    Jobs & Placements

    The opportunity for lucrative employment in the UK after graduation is provided through Sheffield Hallam University's relationships with more than a thousand businesses. More than 23,000 students enroll at the university each year, and 73% of them find employment in highly skilled professions paying above-average wages. Graduates from Sheffield Hallam University typically earn 28,867 GBP per year (27,60,250 INR).

    Graduate students who work for insurance companies typically make 82,000 GBP annually. 96% of university graduates choose to continue their education after graduation, either through employment or further study.

  • list items The BBC
  • list items Sony
  • list items Disney
  • list items Adidas
  • list items Airbus
  • list items Rolls-Royce
  • list items NHS, Siemens
  • list items Sheffield United FC
  • and other well-known companies have ties to Sheffield Hallam University.

    The university's career services division provides services including drafting resumes, interview practice, career planning, skill building, networking, etc. Additionally, it aids students' entrepreneurial endeavors by providing start-up guidance, workshops, networking opportunities, etc.

    The best-paying degree at Sheffield Hallam University, according to Emolument, is an MBA, which may earn up to USD 123,000 yearly. The best-paying industry is insurance, which can earn up to USD 120,000.

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    Notable Alumni

    At Sheffield Hallam University, there is a sizable alumni community.

    Some of Sheffield Hallam University's well-known graduates include:

  • list items Andy Akinwolere, British television personality
  • list items Kal Atwal, MD of Comparethemarket.com
  • list items Andy Carthy, Music producer and DJ
  • list items Stephanie Hill, classical-crossover singer and Miss England 2017
  • list items Andrea Hirata, Indonesian Writer of "The Rainbow Troops"
  • list items David Mellor CBE, international designer and cutlery-maker
  • list items Martin Narey, CEO of Barnardo's, and former Director General of the Prison Service
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    Entry Criteria & Exam Requirements

    Sheffield Hallam University has a fundamental entrance criterion that you can learn more about by following the steps listed below.

  • list items Admission requirements: online application portal
  • list items Dual GCE/VCE A-level certifications, high school diplomas, and international credentials obtained after 13 years of secondary or higher education
  • list items Academic transcripts and a complete certificate
  • list items English proficiency required
  • list items Two academic references for the postgraduate personal statement and one each for the undergraduate one.
  • list items Copy of Passport
  • list items Tests of English language proficiency
  • list items Applicants who have not received their English language exam results may participate in the school's Pre-sessional English Language course.
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    Comparison to other Universities

  • list items Numerous subject areas at SHU performed exceptionally well in the National Student Survey in terms of overall student satisfaction with their courses. For instance, planning came in second and geography and architecture in first.  
  • list items Hallam received the First-Class classification and was ranked 15th overall out of 151 universities in the 2015 People & Planet University League, which evaluated 151 universities based on their environmental credentials.  
  • list items The institution is the 14th-largest in the UK with 30,960 students (out of 169).  
  • list items Whether you choose to engage with businesses, give back to the community, or pick up a lacrosse stick for the first time, the opportunities you seize during your time here will equip you for the rest of your life.  
  • list items Deserving students may potentially be eligible for grants and loans from Sheffield Hallam University.