Summary
Set in the centre of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest modern unis in the UK. It offers 500+ undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across subjects ranging from business, computing, law and psychology to health and social care. Students gain hands-on learning, employer connections, and lifelong career support. Industry experience includes work-related opportunities in each year of a course; past examples include the NHS, IBM and Unilever.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
Study mode
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Full-time76%Part-time24%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK86%International13%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 44%Female 56%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
81st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000556 56%81st
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Entry standards
/ Max 208116 56%76th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.03 76%123rd
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Research quality
/ Max 42.93 73%69th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.28 28%99th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922950 64%20th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556541 21%103rd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.317.1101st
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.0 91%65th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10072.5 73%62nd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10071.9 72%82nd
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Health Studies
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Information Technology & Systems
- Land & Property Management
- Law
- Marketing
- Materials Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
61st out of 104
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10077.4 77%61st
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Entry standards
/ Max 209108 52%54th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.97 74%99th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.55 64%75th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.1 89%61st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10073.0 73%29th
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Campus locations
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
At Sheffield Hallam, students grow personally and professionally. If students aren’t in work or further study 12 months after graduation, they’re guaranteed a paid internship (terms apply). Students get career coaching, lifelong career support, and help to find sandwich placements, part-time student jobs and graduate roles. Hallam Talent, the on-site jobs agency, helps with job applications and interviews. Industry input ensures courses reflect real workplace needs. Gain confidence through placements and test ideas using specialist industry equipment. To kick-start careers, work experience in each year of a course includes opportunities with organisations like the NHS, IBM, Next and Adidas.
Sheffield Hallam University guarantees all first-year students accommodation in halls of residence. Sheffield Hallam has one of the largest selections of student housing in the UK, with 11 halls available. Options include shared, private and single-sex accommodation. Students can choose from big complexes (with rooftop terraces, gyms and cinemas), family-run homes, sophisticated studios, and study-friendly digs. Plus, all halls are within a 20-minute walk of the campuses, with many on the doorstep. Sheffield stands out as one of the cheapest cities in the country for student accommodation, with some halls at under £100 per week and an average of £130 with all bills included.
Sheffield Hallam University is at the heart of an amazing city, loved by students and known for its affordability. Sheffield offers the best of both worlds, combining big city vibes and stunning green spaces. As England’s fifth-largest city, it boasts thriving music, art, and sport scenes while serving as the gateway to the Peak District. Hallam Students' Union hosts 80+ student-run societies, from theatre to computing, helping students meet friends and find their place. Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 voted Sheffield Hallam top 6th overall in the UK and awarded it 1st for cost-of-living support for students. It’s also 1st in Yorkshire for career prospects.