"Living in UK" 426 FAQs
- UG Prospective Student
- Keep Warm Response
- When will I find out if I have been offered a place on an undergraduate course?
- Is there a deadline for accepting my offer of a place on an undergraduate course?
- Can I apply to the University of Sheffield through UCAS Extra?
- Do you accept late applications for undergraduate courses?
- Is there a deadline for undergraduate applications?
- How do I defer my entry to an undergraduate course?
- How can I change my contact details in my UCAS application?
- Can I change the undergraduate course I have applied for?
- Can I change the personal statement in my UCAS application?
- How do I supply additional documents in support of my undergraduate application?
- How do I amend my UCAS application?
- Do I need to present original documents to support my application?
- What happens if I don't get the grades I was expecting?
- When will my undergraduate course start?
- Can I receive feedback on my application for an undergraduate course?
- How do I accept my offer of a place on an undergraduate course?
- Do you give adjusted offers to applicants that have completed outreach schemes at another university?
- At what age are undergraduates considered mature students?
- I am an undergraduate applicant. How do I tell the University about extenuating circumstances?
- Do I qualify for a lower offer?
- How is contextual data used by the University of Sheffield?
- What's the deadline for applying to your postgraduate programmes?
- Is there a deadline for meeting the conditions of my postgraduate offer?
- Is there a deadline for accepting my postgraduate offer?
- When will I find out if I have been offered a place on a postgraduate course?
- Is there a deadline for postgraduate applications?
- How can I change my postgraduate course?
- How can I add supporting documents to my postgraduate application?
- How can I change my contact details in my postgraduate application?
- Can I defer my postgraduate application to a later year?
- How can I amend my postgraduate application after it has been submitted?
- E.U. fee status after 1st August 2021
- Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding pin number
- PGR Scholarships: Scheme Closed
- Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding pin number
- What funding is available from the University?
- What scholarships are available to international students?
- Please could you refund my tuition fee deposit?
- My sponsor needs confirmation of my tuition fees, where can I find this?
- I am a sponsored student, please can you send my sponsor an invoice?
- Questions about Brexit
- Is there a discount if I pay my tuition fees in full?
- Is there a charge if I pay my tuition fee late?
- Please could you give me the bank details so that I can make a bank transfer?
- Can I pay my tuition fee in more than 2 instalments?
- I am applying for a Postgraduate Doctoral loan, but my course isn’t listed on the Student Finance database. What should I do?
- I have paid my fee deposit, please could you reserve my place for me?
- I am an applicant/enquirer, what would my fee status be?
- Can I extend my tuition fee deposit deadline?
- How do I apply to Student Finance?
- Am I eligible to change fee status after I've started my studies?
- How do I pay my tuition fee deposit?
- How do I pay for my tuition fee?
- How much are tuition fees?
- Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding pin number
- When can I apply for a student bank account?
- Can I work part-time to support my studies?
- How do I budget for studying at University?
- PGR Scholarships: Scheme Closed
- Can I pay my tuition fee in more than 2 instalments?
- I am applying for a Postgraduate Doctoral loan, but my course isn’t listed on the Student Finance database. What should I do?
- How can I fund studying overseas as part of my degree?
- What opportunities are there for study abroad?
- Are children allowed in the Students' Union building?
- Can I breastfeed in the Students' Union?
- What societies and clubs are available?
- Are there volunteering opportunities available for me to get involved with?
- What facilities and services does the students' union offer?
- What is a students' union?
- How will the University help me to develop and demonstrate my employability?
- What support does the University offer in terms of employment?
- Can you help me find a graduate job?
- Can I do a placement year?
- What type of part-time jobs and work experience is available?
- Is there a limit on the number of hours I can work?
- Can the University help me find a part-time job?
- How can I get involved in Residence Life?
- What are Residence Mentors?
- What is Residence Life?
- I like to play sport but do not want to play competitively, can I still get involved at the University?
- Are there any opportunities to work within Sport Sheffield?
- How can I develop my skills and qualifications through sport?
- What opportunities can I participate in if I joined a sports club at the University?
- What sports activities are available?
- What exercise classes are available?
- How much does membership to Sport Sheffield cost?
- What sport facilities are available at The University of Sheffield?
- Contact time for distance learning in Mathematics and Statistics
- Is there any difference between how you consider applications submitted before and after the 15 January UCAS deadline?
- How much are the tuition fees for undergraduate courses?
- Can I study an undergraduate degree part-time?
- I am resitting my AS or A Levels, will my application still be considered?
- Does the University accept international qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses?
- Which A Level subjects do you accept for entry to undergraduate courses?
- Which qualifications do you accept for entry to undergraduate courses?
- What grades do I need to study an undergraduate course?
- How good does my English language need to be to study an undergraduate course?
- What undergraduate courses do you offer?
- Studying for the Graduate certificate in Statistics over 2 years
- Contact time for distance learning in Mathematics and Statistics
- Music - distance learning residential
- How much are the tuition fees for postgraduate taught courses?
- Does the University accept international qualifications for entry to postgraduate taught courses?
- What are your entry requirements for postgraduate taught courses?
- How good does my English language need to be to study a postgraduate taught course?
- Do you offer online or distance learning postgraduate taught courses?
- Can I study a postgraduate taught course part-time?
- What postgraduate taught courses do you offer?
- PGR Scholarships: Scheme Closed
- How much are the tuition fees for postgraduate research?
- Do you offer distance learning postgraduate research degrees?
- How good does my English language need to be to study a postgraduate research course?
- Can I undertake postgraduate research part-time?
- What are your entry requirements for postgraduate research?
- Do you offer online or distance learning postgraduate taught courses?
- I don't have A Levels. What are my options?
- What is a foundation year?
- What professional qualifications does the University offer?
- What apprenticeships does the University offer?
- What CPD do you offer teachers?
- What one-off workshops are available for students?
- How do I apply to an Outreach programme?
- What are the eligibility criteria for your sustained Outreach programmes?
- What types of Outreach and Widening Participation do you offer at the University?
- Questions about Brexit
- My visa was refused, what should I do?
- How do I apply for a short-term student visa?
- How do I apply for a Tier 4 visa?
- What are the visa requirements for studying in the UK?
- Do I have to pay a fee deposit before the University applies for my CAS number?
- What should I do after I receive my CAS number?
- How long will applying for a CAS number take?
- How and when do I get my CAS number?
- What is a CAS number?
- How and when should I apply for ATAS clearance?
- Do I need ATAS clearance?
- What is the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)?
- Questions about Brexit
- What identification documents do I need to enter the UK?
- How do I travel to Sheffield?
- When are the Postgraduate Open Days and how do I book a place?
- When are the Undergraduate Open Days and how do I book a place?
- Can I take a tour of the campus?
- Am I able to stay in University accommodation when I visit?
- What eating facilities are available on campus?
- How do I get to the University of Sheffield?
- What are the semester dates?
- Can I speak to University of Sheffield students who are from my country?
- Do you make visits to my country?
- Will the University of Sheffield be attending UCAS HE Conventions?
- Can I connect with you online?
- Do you offer a virtual Open Day?
- What health services does the University provide?
- Are there social events I can attend that don't involve alcohol?
- What support is available at the University for mental health?
- Do you provide assistive technology for students with a disability?
- Do you offer financial support to students with a disability?
- What support is available for students with a disability or dyslexia?
- What library services do you provide?
- How can library staff support my study?
- What learning spaces are available?
- What are personal tutors?
- What support do you offer estranged students?
- What support do you offer to students who are care experienced?
- What support do you offer to students with caring responsibilities?
- What support do you offer to international students?
- What support do you offer for mature students?
- What support do you offer students with children?
- What support do you offer for students of faith?
- What is the security advice for new students?
- Is Sheffield a safe city?
- Is the University accommodation safe?
- What businesses does the University partner with?
- How does the University compare to other Russell Group universities?
- What's Sheffield's nightlife like?
- Is Sheffield a good city for outdoor activities?
- How much does it cost to live in Sheffield?
- Are there any well-known graduates from the University of Sheffield?
- Music Therapy
- I want to study Aerospace Engineering but I have not studied A Level Physics. Can I be considered for the course?
- I want to study Aerospace Engineering but I have not studied A Level Maths. Can I be considered for the course?
- Do you accept Uses of Maths A Level?
- Can I apply directly to Year 2 of Aerospace Engineering having studied a first year at another university?
- I have an offer for BEng/MEng Aerospace Engineering, but I would like to study the MEng/BEng programme instead. Can I change my offer?
- Would it be beneficial for me to take 4 A Levels?
- What is the deadline for Postgraduate admissions?
- Are there any scholarships available for the MSc in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering course?
- Can i transfer to your University?
- Can I get a scholarship?
- I want to study Bioengineering but I have not studied A Level Physics. Can I be considered for the course?
- I want to study Bioengineering but I have not studied A Level Maths. Can I be considered for the course?
- Do you accept Uses of Maths A Level?
- Can I apply directly to Year 2 of Bioengineering having studied a first year at another university?
- I have an offer for BEng/MEng Bioengineering, but I would like to study the MEng/BEng programme instead. Can I change my offer?
- Would it be beneficial for me to take 4 A Levels?
- Is the Biomedical Science degree accredited?
- Can I transfer to study a degree in Medicine after my first year?
- What job opportunities are available to graduates of taught postgraduate programmes?
- What departmental scholarships are available to taught postgraduate students?
- I have been informed that there is an assessed portion of the applicant day, is this an interview and if not what does it entail?
- I am currently studying 4 subjects at A-level and am planning to drop a science subject. Do you have a preference for which science subjects I continue to study?
- I am interested in studying on one of your specialised "Chemical Engineering with..." MEng degrees (e.g. Chemical Engineering with Energy) and spending a Year in Industry. Is it possible to combine these options?
- What departmental specific scholarships are available to undergraduates?
- What specification of laptop should I buy for the undergraduate course?
- I am currently a first year undergraduate Chemical Engineering student at another university. I was wondering whether it would be possible for me to transfer to the University of Sheffield at the end of my first year and if so what the requirements would
- I have already deferred my MSc application before, can I defer it again?
- I can't find a deadline for MSc/PhD applications. When do I have to apply by?
- I would like to apply for a MSc/PhD in your department. Here are my qualifications and proposal. Will I be accepted?
- Do you accept an Extended Project qualification (EPQ)?
- I want to study a Computer Science course but I do not have A level maths, can I still be considered for the course?
- Do I need maths to apply for the Computer Science with Speech and Language Processing course?
- Do you accept Access courses for entry onto the Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy?
- Do you accept dental nurse qualifications for entry onto the Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy?
- PhD enquiry
- Do you offer degree programmes suitable for native speakers of Chinese, Japanese or Korean?
- Do I need to know Chinese, Japanese or Korean to take a Masters' course?
- What type of Job can I get after I graduate?
- How many students will be in my class?
- How fluent will I be in Chinese/Japanese/Korean when I graduate?
- Do I need to know any Chinese/Japanese/Korean before I come?
- How many hours a week will I spend in Language Classes?
- What support will I get whilst I am on my year abroad?
- Where can I go on my year abroad/Can I choose where I go?
- How much will my year abroad cost?
- Native language A levels
- Funding for open day - Economics
- Which books do I need to buy before coming to Sheffield for my MSc degree?
- Who can be my referee for a Postgraduate application?
- Does the Department of Economics offer Postgraduate Scholarships to overseas students?
- What is the deadline for Postgraduate applications?
- Can I transfer to a UG Economics degree after taking a first year course elsewhere?
- iPGCE
- Can I apply for the PGDE Languages programme with only one language (other than English)?
- Does the iPGCE offer Qualified Teacher Status?
- Does the iPGCE relate to a specific subject or sector?
- Do I need to find a mentor in my school?
- Do I need to teach full-time to apply for the iPGCE programme?/Do I need to have a certain number of teaching hours?
- What will the contact hours be (for the MSc Psychology and Education), I'm wondering if it would be possible to combine my studies with work commitments?
- Do I need need to have completed the MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) before I can apply for the DEdCPsy?
- What is the difference between the MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) and the MA Psychology and Education?
- Do i need an A level in English?
- Generic PhD response
- I'm part way through a medical degree, do you accept intercalating students on your course and how do I apply?
- Is NHS funding available to support me on this course?
- I'm interested in the Europubhealth+ programme. How do I apply?
- I don't have a 2:1 degree but have lots of professional experience. Will you accept me on to the course?
- Is it possible to start the course in January / February?
- Erasmus+ Traineeship Scheme Enquiry History
- MMedSci Speech and Language Therapy - What clinicalplacements will I complete?
- MMedSci Speech and Language Therapy - Do you have any recommended reading for applicants?
- MMedSci Speech and Language Therapy - I received a 2:2 for my undergraduate degree - can I still apply?
- MMedSci Speech and Language Therapy - How much experience should I undertake prior to application?
- BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy - What can I do to find out more about speech and language therapy?
- BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy - What clinical placements will I complete?
- BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy - Where do speech and language therapists work?
- BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy - How do I know if I want a career in speech and language therapy?
- What scholarship funding is available for taught postgraduate students in Journalism Studies?
- What’s the difference between the PG Diploma and the MA degree and how do I achieve them?
- What are the semester dates?
- Can I study part-time or through distance-learning?
- How important is my personal statement?
- What's the deadline for applying to your postgraduate programmes?
- Can I transfer onto one of your undergraduate courses?
- I would like to apply for a PhD with you. Here is my proposal, please can you let me know if you will accept me?
- I'm looking to study law at the University of Sheffield, but I would also like to study a year abroad. When selecting my choices do I select law with international studies or do I choose just law and then will get the option to study abroad after the firs
- SQE queries
- Please can you give me more information about the difference between the full and part time MA in International Criminology?
- I would like to know the difference between the MA in Law and the Graduate Diploma in Law courses.
- I'm looking for more information on the LPC assessments and how they are carried out. I know the course is varied in the types of things that are required to be studied, from academic to practical skills. I was curious though how much of the assessment is
- I would like to know the start dates for the full and part time Legal Practice Course, and the hours of study.
- What qualifications do I need?
- I haven't worked or studied for a long time, so I don't have anybody who can provide an academic or work reference. What shall I do?
- I have missed the January UCAS deadline for applying. Am I now too late to apply for one of your full-time degrees with foundation year?
- I am not yet 21 years old, but see that your courses are specifically designed for mature students. Can I apply?
- Staged admissions - when will I hear back?
- Do you accept Level 3 Core Maths?
- PGR - Request to transfer from another institution
- PGR - Research away from University
- PGR - application unsuccessful
- Why has my application been rejected? China university ranking
- What professional exemptions are available on the BA Accounting and Financial Management programme?
- What if I don't have GCSE Maths grade B/6?
- Do you accept second year entry on BA Accounting and Financial Management?
- Do you accept second year entry on BA Business Management?
- Can I do a placement year?
- What are your entry requirements for postgraduate courses?
- Why is your BA International Business Management course only three years when other study abroad programmes are four years?
- I'm not doing A-Level Maths - will I struggle?
- If I do an EPQ will I receive a reduced or alternative offer?
- What is the deadline to submit my postgraduate taught application to the Management School?
- Staged admissions - when will I hear back?
- Do you get two degree certificates from MSc Global Marketing Management (joint degree)?
- Why has my application been rejected? China university ranking
- PGR - Request to transfer from another institution
- PGR - Research away from University
- PGR - application unsuccessful
- PGR - Update on application
- PGR - How to apply
- Extension of the MSc in Statistics (distance learning)
- Studying for the Graduate certificate in Statistics over 2 years
- Contact time for distance learning in Mathematics and Statistics
- Am I qualified for an MSc in Statistics?
- Can I do a placement year?
- Should I choose Financial Maths modules in case I go into finance later on?
- Can I study Maths with a Language?
- Can I study abroad?
- Do I need Further Maths?
- Extension of the MSc in Statistics (distance learning)
- Contact time for distance learning in Mathematics and Statistics
- Am I qualified for an MSc in Statistics?
- Extension of the MSc in Statistics (distance learning)
- Studying for the Graduate certificate in Statistics over 2 years
- Contact time for distance learning in Mathematics and Statistics
- Am I qualified for an MSc in Statistics?
- I am currently taking a Mechanical Engineering degree at another university, can I be considered to transfer into year 2 of your course?
- If I take the Mechanical Engineering degree and then decide I want the year in Industry or year abroad, will I be able to change courses?
- Can you tell me more about the Pathway to Engineering?
- Do you accept BTEC or Access courses for your degree?
- I have taken a foundation course with another university, can I be considered to transfer to year 1 of a Mechanical Engineerng degree?
- Accreditation/Chartered Engineer Status
- Eligibility criteria and Previous study for MSc Mechanical Engineering
- General Query about Applying for Mechanical Engineering MSc courses
- I want to study MEng Engineering but I have not studied A Level Physics. Can I be considered for the course?
- I want to study MEng Engineering but I have not studied A Level Maths. Can I be considered for the course?
- Do you accept Uses of Maths A Level?
- Can I apply directly to Year 2 of MEng Engineering having studied a first year at another university?
- Would it be beneficial for me to take 4 A Levels?
- What A level subjects do you recommend?
- What do your students do after graduating?
- Can I get work experience over the summer?
- What does the personal tutor do?
- What is the workload like?
- What sort of class sizes do you have?
- Can I study abroad?
- Is there an option for industrial experience?
- Can I change between three year BSc and four year MBiolSci courses?
- Can I change between different courses?
- Re-consider application with new documents
- Music Therapy
- Music - distance learning residential
- Do you audition or interview students as part of the application process?
- As a non-music student, can I have lessons with one of your instruments tutors?
- Do you have any reading lists for the BMus programme?
- As a non-music student, can I join an ensemble?
- What are the different routes to PhD in Music, and how do I apply?
- Do you accept A-level equivalent qualifications - such as Access courses or BTEC qualifications?
- When does the BMedSci(Hons) Nursing (Adult) course start?
- I want to be a midwife/children's nurse/mental health nurse/learning disability nurse. Do you offer these courses?
- Can international students apply for the BMedSci(Hons) Nursing (Adult) course?
- Can I apply for the BMedSci(Hons) Nursing (Adult) course if I have a criminal conviction?
- Can I apply directly to the; B991 Health and Human Science (and/or) B740 BMedSci(Hons) Nursing (Adult) course?
- Where will my placements be on the BMedSci(Hons) in Nursing (Adult) course?
- What type of experience are you looking for in an applicant who applies for the BMedSci(Hons) in Nursing (Adult) course?
- What qualifications do I need to apply for the BMedSci(Hons) in Nursing (Adult) course?
- What textbooks can you recommend?
- What is the added value of doing a fourth year? Why should I choose MPhys over the BSc?
- How does Study Abroad work?
- Should I do Further Maths at A-level?
- I have to have Physics and Maths but what should my third A-level be?
- Applying for a PhD at ScHARR
- I am not sure whether to apply for Level 1 of my chosen degree or the Foundation Year, because I am not sure whether I will get high enough grades for Level 1.
- Will I be considered for the foundation year course if I apply for first year entry and it turns out I am not suitably qualified?
- When do I get to choose which course to study after the foundation year?
- Can I change between foundation year courses?
- I am a mature student with employment experience. How can I check if I will be accepted?
- I have non-standard entry requirements. How can I check if they will be accepted?
- Is the Foundation Year taught within the University of Sheffield, in university buildings and by university staff?
- How important is my personal statement on my UCAS application?
- What if I've taken a break from formal education but have now decided to pursue a career in planning?
- I am worried I won't get the help I need. Do you operate a system of 'office hours'?
- Is MPlan Urban Studies and Planning a similar course to BA Urban Studies? What is the advantage of taking a four year course?
- What is the difference between BA Geography and Planning and BA Urban Studies?
- How many places do you have on your course?
- Can I study part-time or through distance-learning?
- How many contact hours are there on the course?
- When is the deadline for applications for PGT courses?
- When can I start a PGT course?
- Test for SRA
- What scholarship funding is available for taught postgraduate students in Journalism Studies?
- How can I ask a question?
- How do I apply for an undergraduate course?
- How do I apply for postgraduate taught or postgraduate research study?
- How do I pay my fee deposit for a postgraduate taught course?
- Which undergraduate degrees are eligible for entry to the MSc Science Communication course?
- I am a UK/EU student and have an enquiry about a project I found on FindAPhD
- I've already done my A-levels but didn't get the grades I needed. Should I re-sit?
- (Agent) Why was the application unsuccessful?
- When will I hear the outcome of my application? What is staged Admissions?
- Will I be interviewed as part of the undergraduate application process?
- Who can I speak to about my postgraduate study application?
- What references do I need in support of my postgraduate application?
- I am an overseas student and have an enquiry about a project I found on FindAPhD
- Do you accept Art & Design Foundation Diplomas (eg. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 or 4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design) for Architecture?
- When will my offer be upgraded?
- What supporting documents do I need to provide with my application for a postgraduate course?
- Can I re-apply for a postgraduate course if my previous application was unsuccessful?
- PhD Enquiry (general) - overseas student
- Will I receive notification that you have received my Design Portfolio as part of my Architecture application?
- What scholarships am I eligible for?
- Will I need to complete an assessment or participate in an interview as part of the postgraduate admissions process?
- Can I receive feedback on my postgraduate application?
- Can you provide me with guidance about my portfolio before I submit?
- How can I set up a MUSE account?
- How do I find a postgraduate research supervisor?
- How do I accept my postgraduate offer?
- How do I find a postgraduate research supervisor?
- What career opportunities are there for your MSc Science Communication graduates?
- Will I receive individual feedback about my portfolio?
- What is the difference between a Conditional and an Unconditional postgraduate offer?
- Can I apply for direct entry to level 2 or 3 for Architecture?
- Can I apply for a course before I have completed my previous qualifications?
- Can I apply for a course before I have completed my previous qualifications?
- I am currently studying at another university. Can I change university to study architecture at Sheffield?
- Can I study in Sheffield for one semester/year on an exchange programme?
- Can I go on international Exchange as part of my Architecture studies?
- Can I change from the MBiolSci to the BSc (or vice versa) once I have started my course? Which should I apply for?
- Can I learn or develop a foreign language as part of my studies?
- I've just received my exam results. How do I confirm my exam results to you?
- What are BTEC relevant subject areas for Architecture?
- Do you accept the UAL Extended Diploma in Art and Design for Architecture?
- Is it possible to transfer from BSc Biology onto Bsc Biology with a Year Abroad or BSc Biology with Placement Year once I have started my course?
- How do I access exam adjustments like extra time at University?
- I am unable to participate in dissections for ethical reasons, would this be a problem?
- I am unable to participate in dissections for ethical reasons, would this be a problem?