About us

Ambitious for others: helping our students realise their potential

Sheffield Hallam has had diversity at its heart since our foundation as the Sheffield School of Design in 1843.

We are an inclusive and open-minded community of 37,000 learners, 4,500 staff and 295,000 alumni from across all walks of life, from recent secondary school leavers, students living with disability, those returning to study, working professionals and more.

Our student cohort is supported by dedicated staff who provide award-winning teaching excellence (Gold Award, Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and a commitment to applied teaching and learning.

We are a high-performing institution with awards for our entrepreneurship (‘Outstanding Entrepreneurial University’, Times Higher Education 2021), employability, innovation and more (Five stars each, QS Stars) that makes realising your potential our priority.

Our story

Find out more about who we are, what we do, our place, our history and the university’s strategy.

At Sheffield Hallam, we offer:

High-quality teaching and learning

Learn with a proven performer committed to teaching excellence (TEF 2023) and your learning experience.
A new way to get ahead…

Our online courses break down some of the barriers professionals experience when seeking the qualifications they need to progress.
…with fully flexible learning to suit your life

You will study part-time and online with the full flexibility needed to adapt your learning to important life commitments such as work, family and friends.
A variety of study options

Pick a study option that suits your career path with master’s courses in business and computer science.
Easy payment to fit your budget

You can pay for your studies as you go, module by module, in line with your budget.
A diverse, world-wide alumni community

Experience powerful networking opportunities joining a community of more than 37,000 students and 295,000 global alumni.