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For students preparing for a sporting future, Sheffield Hallam University is here to help you harness the power of sport.
Sheffield Hallam University provides student-athletes from all backgrounds with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed at whatever they choose to do.
With Sheffield Hallam, you’ll study at a carefully selected University with accredited scientists and experienced professionals from the world of sports management, marketing, coaching, exercise science and nutrition.
Sheffield Hallam University courses are taught by leading experts who deliver cutting-edge, research-informed teaching. Staff hold prominent positions within sport federations, governing bodies, and international sport boards, opening networking opportunities for students to gain ‘hands-on experience and real-world capability’. With a global reputation for offering applied programmes, Sheffield Hallam students graduate with the skills and practical competencies that employers require within the diverse, global sport industry.
Architecture BArch (Hons)
Join Sheffield Hallam University’s highly-regarded and successful Architecture department where you will developing a range of practical and technical skills. You’ll learn to think creatively and communicate effectively on a range of exciting projects — preparing you for your future career.
This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board for exemption from RIBA Part 1 examinations.
Design projects are the core of the course, and a significant part of teaching takes part in the design studio.
You will learn to conceptualise, analyse and develop your creative imagination, applying this to design problems which increase in complexity throughout the course. Design projects simulate the real-world skills used in architectural practice.
Year 1 has a small-scale and domestic focus with an emphasis on environmental principles and three-dimensional investigation through making and drawing.
Year 2 has a larger urban scale and international focus and is designed to expand knowledge, imagination, confidence and skills. The year is centred on a European field trip.
Year 3 has a strong social and environmental focus with design projects located in the UK.
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Business Management BA (Hons)
Throughout this course you’ll learn how to lead businesses, manage teams or hone your business specialism. You’ll innovate and make a positive impact.
You’ll study business models from a broad variety of sectors – championing environmental, social and ethical practices while exploring the future challenges posed by cultural, digital and technological change.
Given the fast pace of change, the course explores a wide range of modern market challenges and the strategies you’ll need to create a thriving business. You’ll learn to drive positive change in an organisation, to develop collaborative teams who optimise business performance – plus how to assess markets, analyse business performance and realise lucrative opportunities.
Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support, such as:
The course prepares you for a career in a vast range of sectors and career paths, such as:
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work at prestigious local and global brands, including:
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Develop a deep understanding of practical computation, including key concepts in the machine learning domain. You’ll become a programmer who understands and can build upon the fundamental principles behind the software that underpins modern society across a variety of platforms and domains using different programming languages.
This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer/Chartered Scientist.
This course prepares you for a career in:
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:
Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)
Gain a criminological and psychological perspective on the causes and consequences of crime, the criminal justice system, and ways of treating and managing offenders. By studying both criminology and psychology, you’ll gain a broad, multi-disciplinary understanding of criminological and psychological theory, and how to apply this knowledge to real-life experiences, human behaviour and workplaces.
Sheffield Hallam staff are actively engaged in criminological and psychological research. Researchers work in fields as diverse as health and wellbeing, language and education, social policy, political theory, social inequalities, the criminal justice system, and many more areas across the scope of psychology, sociology and politics. As a result, they offer up-to-date teaching and course content of the highest standard, covering topics with real-world implications.
Their academics bring a wealth of knowledge and skills from professional practice across the criminal justice and psychological sectors, including the police, prison service, probation, youth organisations, mental health settings and charity sectors.
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Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)
Gain a comprehensive understanding of criminological and sociological perspectives, on the causes and consequences of crime, the criminal justice system and societal structures. Through this interdisciplinary approach, you’ll gain an understanding of human behaviour and societal dynamics. Sheffield Hallam students graduate with a broad foundation for careers in criminal justice, social justice and related sectors.
Explore criminological and sociological perspectives on crime, deviance and marginalisation to help you make a positive impact on local and global society.
The dedicated staff of Sheffield Hallam university bring a wealth of practical experience, having worked in various areas of the criminal justice system, such as prisons, probation, and the police. Many are also actively engaged in cutting-edge criminological research, ensuring that your education is current and delivering real-world impact.
You’ll have the opportunity to engage with external partners and practitioners, gaining the contemporary knowledge, skills and attributes you need for a professional career in the criminal justice or social justice sectors. Our goal is to prepare you for further professional training or equivalent pursuits.
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Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
On this course, you’ll develop a deep understanding of practical cyber security – including key concepts of networks, applications and systems. You’ll become a cyber security practitioner who understands and can build upon the fundamental principles – providing complex cyber defences to solve real-world problems.
This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as
Cyber Security with Forensics BSc (Hons)
You will study fundamental cyber security topics, including principles of security, computing, architecture and networking, databases, and programming. You’ll also gain industry certifications such as the Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) certification and the Nuix Workstation Forensics Practitioner Foundations and Core certifications.
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Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for dedicated security and forensics companies, law enforcement agencies and large-scale businesses and industries such as
English BA (Hons)
Take this exciting opportunity to shape your own path through the study of English language, literature and creative writing.
This is an exciting opportunity to study all three areas of English at Sheffield Hallam university. You’ll debate a dynamic variety of literary texts, explore the relationship between language and society, and develop your creative voice across a range of genres. If you’re enthusiastic about all areas of English, then this is the course for you.
By studying English, you’ll develop a range of skills in critical and creative problem-solving. You’ll learn to communicate your ideas persuasively and embrace alternative perspectives. Working to set briefs and deadlines, you’ll also gain practical skills in research, time management and planning.
As you progress, you can choose to specialise in one of the disciplines or continue to combine all three.
This will equip you for a career in a variety of fields:
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Prepare yourself for a career in the expanding field of graphic design through projects which respond to social, technological, economic and political challenges. By the end of the course, you’ll have the professional skills and knowledge to start your career in graphic design and create design solutions for the future.
You’ll be encouraged to develop your personal identity and unique style through a portfolio of practical work and active involvement in the industry, design identity and community. This work will demonstrate your unique strengths and interests to future employers when you graduate.
You’ll explore design practices such as:
This course prepares you for careers and future study in:
Law LLB (Hons)
On this course you’ll learn and apply the law practically. You’ll gain valuable experience in at least one of the following settings: the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, on-campus legal service providers, or with external organisations. While developing excellent legal knowledge and skills, you’ll shape your degree around your interests, values and aspirations – preparing you for graduate careers in and beyond the legal sector.
On the Sheffield Hallam Law course you’ll learn how to understand, critique and create knowledge and information. You’ll also develop and practise key skills and attributes essential for future work – challenging and confirming your personal and professional values to become an active citizen within a diverse society. This approach will prepare you for challenges and opportunities across our global society.
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Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
This course prepares you for diverse engineering roles – with a practice-based approach to mechanical science, design, systems, engineering practice, materials, and manufacture. You’ll emerge as a highly-skilled graduate – ready to provide optimal and sustainable solutions to future problems across the industry.
This course is designed for you to gain experience as a professional engineer from day one, developing technical and professional skills from the very start. The multidisciplinary nature of mechanical engineering means you’ll work collaboratively with professionals from other engineering disciplines, further enhancing your versatility in the field.
This course prepares you for a career in:
Professional Policing BA (Hons)
On this course, you’ll prepare for the fast-moving world of policing. Following a specially developed curriculum licensed by the College of Policing, you’ll study a wide range of theoretical and legislative subjects to help you develop into an excellent applicant for a career in policing.
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*Completion of this degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer or police staff
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Are you fascinated by human behaviour and the mind? The Sheffield Hallam University BSc Psychology course examines what drives behaviour – from brain physiology to epigenetic interactions, acquiring and developing cognitive skills, social influences and individual differences in personality and motivation.
Explore the science of thoughts, feelings and behaviour on this highly regarded, expert-led course – with three specialist routes and accreditation from the British Psychological Society.
You’ll graduate ready to change lives.
This psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and gives eligibility for the graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) with the BPS.
On this course you’ll benefit from and contribute to research-led learning. You’re taught by experts whose projects and life-changing research you can assist. Along the way you’ll develop your own research skills while getting involved in an array of student and staff-led research – everything from knife crime to smart water. You and your research can make a real impact on society as a whole.
This course prepares you to complete professional training in:
It also prepares you for a career in:
The skills you’ll develop during your degree will enable you to successfully transition into a much more comprehensive range of potential career paths.
Sports Business Management BSc (Hons)
Prepare for an exciting career in the sports industry on a course with excellent industry ties and a strong graduate network.
This course prepares you to take advantage of the many opportunities resulting from the continuing expansion of the global sport economy. You’ll learn how management and business is applied in the industry by working with a variety of organisations across the sports sector – including sports councils, national governing bodies, such as the English Football Association (the FA) and professional clubs.
This course prepares you for a career in:
The course also enables you to develop the transferable skills needed to pursue graduate roles in general business and other sectors.
Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
Further develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of how to become a successful professional sports coach.
On this course you’ll develop the skills to prepare you for a range of potential careers in sports coaching, whether in performance or participation-focused roles. You’ll learn the behaviours expected and needed for working in schools, sport governing bodies, and professional or commercial sport and physical activity settings.
This course prepares you a career in:
Physical Education and School Sport BSc (Hons)
Develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of physical education and school sport, enhancing your ability to apply them in a variety of educational settings.
PE teachers can transform young people’s lives. On this course you’ll prepare for a rewarding career by studying physical education and school sports – including practical activities, sport science, sociology, philosophy, research and developing professional practice.
This course prepares you for a career in:
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Apply the science of sport and exercise to athletes and the public to improve both performance and wellbeing.
Work with well-known sporting organisations and examine how the disciplines of scientific research can be used to improve the performance of athletes. You’ll explore how important physical activity and exercise are for a healthy lifestyle in different populations. Performance analysis, strength and conditioning are all areas with growing career opportunities.
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Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
On Sheffield Hallam’s Sports Journalism course you learn how the sports department of media organisations operate, how to produce news stories, match reports, commentary, preview features, opinion pieces and personality profiles and how to research and plan sports coverage for radio and television broadcasts. You will gain an understanding of public relations and media liaison techniques, such as how to devise and organise media opportunities and how to write web pages, press releases, news items and promotional material.
Throughout the course you will examine the ethical, legal and regulatory context in which sports journalists work and learn about the historical and cultural significance of sport. You will learn how to produce content for print, web, social media, radio and TV audiences.
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