Sheffield Hallam University

University Overview

Founded in 1992, Sheffield Hallam University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sheffield (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yorkshire and the Humber. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 28 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

University Location

Postgraduate loans

For UK taught and research masters degrees, a postgraduate loan could provide up to £11,222 for the academic year 2021/22. They’re available for the majority of full-time, part-time and distance learning masters programmes across most subject areas (subject to eligibility criteria).

Doctoral/PhD loans

For doctorates/PhDs started in the academic year 2021/22, you could receive up to £26,445 over the duration of your doctorate.

Class of 2021 and Alumni scholarships

Class of 2021 

If you are starting your postgraduate course in 2021/22 and completed a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree or PhD from Sheffield Hallam University in 2020/21 you may be eligible for the Class of 2021 discount on many courses.*

Alumni

If you are starting a postgraduate course in 2021/22, and completed a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree or PhD from Sheffield Hallam University prior to 2020/21, you may be eligible for an increased alumni scholarship of £2,000 on many courses.* 

To be eligible for these discounts, you must have completed a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree or PhD from Sheffield Hallam University prior to 2020/21, you must be eligible for Home fees or International fees, and you must be applying for an eligible full-time or distance learning course starting in 2021/22 only. If you are eligible for other discounts or scholarships, you should receive the discount with the highest value. If entry is subsequently deferred to 2022/23 or later, the discount will not be applied.

Advice and support

• Don’t want to take out a student loan for religious reasons? Some students may feel they can’t take the student loans they’re entitled to because of their religious beliefs. It’s very important that you’ve fully considered your options and consulted your religious adviser before making a decision about funding your studies. The circumstances of each student are different and the appropriate scholar will be able to advise accordingly.
• Eligibility for other sources of funding – it’s also important to understand that if you decide not to take a loan, this is likely to affect your eligibility for other sources of funding. This may include applications for financial support from the university or other trusts and charities, interest free student bank accounts and benefit entitlements.
• Support at university – we want your time at university to be as stress-free as possible. Our financial support team can offer plenty of information and advice, and our Students Union Advice Centre is also on hand to offer independent advice and guidance on all things student finance. If you run into any difficulties while you’re with us, we’ll assist you in finding the right help for you.

Tuition fees vary depending on the course you choose – you can find individual course fees on our online prospectus under each course entry.

For fees and funding information on postgraduate pre-registration nursing, allied health professions or social work courses please visit our health and social care webpages.

Below is a guide to our tuition fees for courses starting in 2021-22. Please see below for further information regarding fees for EU (except Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland), other EEA and Swiss nationals.

International fees

Tuition fees are for the duration of the course unless otherwise stated. 

*Tuition fees for international students on undergraduate and postgraduate (taught and research) courses will not be subject to an annual increase with inflation so you will pay the same annual fee for each year of your course where the course has a duration of two years or more. Note, this fixed fee applies to tuition fees but excludes bench fees (paid by some MPhil/PhD students).

Fees and funds for EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals

All students from countries within the European Union and EEA are eligible to pay home (UK) tuition fees for 2020/21.

From the academic year 2021/22 EU, EEA and Swiss nationals are no longer eligible for home fee status and will be charged the international fee.

EU, EEA and Swiss nationals living in the UK with ‘settled’ or ‘pre-settled’ status will be classified as ‘Home’ students and pay the home fee providing they meet certain residency requirements. See the Department for Education (DFE) website for further details.

Irish nationals will be classified as ‘Home’ students and pay the home fee.

We are offering a Vice Chancellor’s Award (a £3,000 automatic tuition fee bursary) to EU-domiciled applicants for full-time taught undergraduate or postgraduate courses starting in September 2021 and January 2022. Terms and conditions apply.