FAQs

MBA
MBA with Finance
MBA with Healthcare Management
MBA with HR Management
MBA with Project Management
MBA Psychology

You will need to have a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of managerial work experience, or at least 3 years’ minimum relevant work experience.

The tuition fees for an MBA course are:

• Total – £9,150
• Per 15-credit module – £765 (£1,500 for final capstone module)

MSc Computer Science
MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security
MSc Computer Science with Data Analytics
MSc Computer Science with Software Engineering

You will need to have a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent), or at least 3 years’ minimum relevant work experience.

The tuition fees for an MSc Computer Science course are:

• Total – £7,200
• Per 15-credit module – £600 (£1,200 for final capstone module)

MSc Nursing Studies
Master Public Health (MPH)

You must be NMC registered nurses (or equivalent professional registration for international applicants) and will need to have a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline.

You will need to have a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent), or at least 3 years’ minimum relevant work experience.

The tuition fees for the healthcare degrees are:

MSc Nursing Studies

• Total – £8,100
• Per 15-credit module – £675 (£1,350 for final capstone module)

Master of Public Health

• Total – £8,700
• Per 15-credit module – £725 (£1,450 for final capstone module)

Our degree courses are offered as part-time study only. Each course comprises 11 x 8-week modules that you will need to complete over two years.

The MBA program of courses will be accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
MSc Computer Science is not currently accredited.

Our degree courses have six start dates each year, so you will be able to get your studies started soon after your application is accepted. Visit your preferred course’s homepage to find the next available start date.

Our degree courses are designed to be completed in 24 months part-time. To complete your course within 24 months you will need to complete 11 x 8-week modules, studying roughly 21 hours per week.

You may take up to, but no longer than six years, to complete your course, although we recommend completing your course within 24 months to help keep your learning on track.

Our degree courses are 180 credit units (UK credit units as set out by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education).

An exit award is a qualification which may be awarded on completion of an intermediate point of studies in a masters course (when a student leaves the course) but for which the student has not registered at the outset.

This includes Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma.
Postgraduate diplomas and certificates are at postgraduate level (Level 7) but are differentiated from each other by volume of study and learning outcomes.

While a masters degree will help to open doors with employment as well as study, you’ll need to check the specific entry requirements of the programme and institution you are interested in to find out if our programmes are acceptable for entry.

MBA courses

You will study 11 x 15-credit modules with an end module (30 credits). 8 of the 15-credit modules are core modules, addressing aspects such as strategy, marketing, Human resources managements, leadership, and finance. Students on the specialist MBA courses will also complete three modules (each 15 credits) focussed on their specialism. The final module worth 30 credits is an MBA Consultancy Project.

MSc Computer Science courses

You will study one initial fixed module, 10 x 15-credit modules, and an end module (30 credits). The initial fixed module refers to fundamental skills for computing, while the other 15-credit core modules address aspects such as data management, systems analysis and design, software engineering, DevOps and project management. Students on the specialist courses will also complete three modules (each 15 credits) focussed on their specialism. The final module, worth 30 credits, is an independent, real-world application Development Project.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

You will study 10 x 15-credit modules and an end module (30 credits). The first module develops your understanding of key concepts, models and theories underpinning public health activity, and the other modules cover areas including health inequalities, epidemiology, health and human rights and global disease and prevention and leadership in public health. For your final module, you will develop and design a proposal for a piece of public health research.

MSc Nursing Studies

You will study 10 x 15-credit modules and an end module (30 credits). The first module develops your understanding of leadership theories, styles and behaviours and their application in healthcare practice, and the following modules cover areas including organisational change, professional practice, patient care, healthcare supervision and evidence-based practice. For your final module, you will Learn how to propose, negotiate and justify a work-based project with a clear strategic relevance to your workplace.

No, the mode of study is not included on the degree certificate nor the transcript.

You will need to demonstrate proficiency in English if your first language is not English, or your most recent education or work experience was not in English, by completing an approved English language test (you can view all approved tests here).

MBA programmes
IELTS score of 6.5 overall required with no individual sub-scores under 6.0

MSc Computer Science programmes
IELTS score of 6.0 overall required with no individual scores under 5.5

Healthcare programmes
IELTS score of 6.5 overall required with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no individual scores under 5.5

Yes. You will need to submit proof of 3 years’ relevant experience if you are applying to a course based work experience only.

We do not accept recognition of credits studied elsewhere to allow for advanced entry on to SHU courses. All applicants will be expected to study 180 credits.

Our degree courses are entirely online – you will not require a visa while you study with us. If you intend to complete your study in the UK and are a non-UK/Irish national, you will be asked to provide evidence that you are eligible to be in the UK.

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom of our homepage and follow the steps to complete the online application form.

Our degree courses have six start dates each year with the application deadline for each approximately 2–3 weeks beforehand. Visit your preferred course’s page for our next available application deadline.

You will need the following documents to complete your application:

• degree certificate
• degree transcript (non-UK degree holders only)
• English language certificate (if applicable)
• CV (required when applying for an MBA or through the work experience route of the MSc Computer Science)
• references (required if applying for the work experience route of either the MBA or MSc Computer Science)

Some students may need to complete a fee assessment and will need to submit additional documents. Details of these will be provided with the fee assessment.

You can upload your documents with your application. Alternatively, you can email them to our Enrolments Team on enrolments@online.shu.ac.uk

If you are applying through a work experience route, you will need to submit references.

Yes, you will be required to provide ID to validate your identity at the point of enrolment.

We aim to provide a prompt response, some applications will be decisioned within 2 working days if you have provided all the documentation required, while others may take longer, if additional information is required.

You can reset your password here by clicking ‘Forgot Your Password’. If you need any further assistance with accessing your application, please contact the Enrolment team on +44 (0)808 196 5368

Yes, you will be able to change your course, however there are a few implications to be considered depending on start date and tuition fee. Please contact our Enrolment team on +44 (0)808 196 5368 or email enrolments@online.shu.ac.uk for more information.

By making payment and agreeing to the Online Student Terms & Conditions, you are formally accepting your offer and committing to complete the course.

Should you wish to defer your application or offer, you can do so for up to 3 intakes, equivalent to 6 months, and should contact your enrolment advisor to request this. Once you have enrolled, you will not be eligible for a deferral, and you would need to withdraw and reapply for a future intake.

Enrolment emails start being sent out 2 weeks before the course start date. However, if you haven’t paid in advance of the deadline, you will receive your enrolment email 24-48 hours after payment. Your enrolment email will give you step-by-step instructions of what you need to do to complete enrolment.

You will be asked to provide your personal details and other information about yourself and circumstances, relative to your course.

Our tuition fees vary by course and are displayed at the top of each course page. Find and select your course to view its cost.

You must pay for your next module on the by midnight, on the Monday before your module is due to start. You will not be able to start studying the module and placed on a study break if you miss this deadline.

Once you have formally accepted your offer, you will be provided with a link to a payment portal which will provide instructions how to make payment as a self or sponsor funded student. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept sponsor payments by invoice.

There are three ways you can pay for your course.

Pay in 12 instalments, paying each instalment by the payment deadline before starting each module.
Pay for current module and up to 2 modules ahead, by the payment deadline for the upcoming module.

We accept a variety of payment methods including bank transfers, credit & debit cards and e-wallets.

All students on our online degree courses pay the same fees regardless of their international or home status.

If you change your mind between applying for your course and enrolling, you are entitled to a full refund.
Should you start your first module and change your mind, there is a 14 calendar days cooling off period, where you are entitled to a full refund. The cooling off period start date will be 14 days from your payment or offer acceptance date if you’ve not yet enrolled, or the module start date if you have already enrolled.
For all other scenarios, please speak to your student success co-ordinator – studentsuccess@online.shu.ac.uk or contact +44 (0)808 134 6225 who will be able to advise you of your entitlement to refunds based on your individual circumstances.

You may be able to access student finance to support toward the cost of undertaking on an online course, further information can be found on our website and at gov.uk

You can apply through student finance on the gov.uk website. The Postgraduate Loan application can be found here.

We can accept payment from an employer, family member, or any other sponsor that may agree to cover the cost of the course. Unfortunately, we do not accept sponsor payment by invoice.

Unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships for our online degree courses.

If you have previously studied and completed a course at Sheffield Hallam University, you will be entitled to a 10% discount on the advertised tuition fee for your course. During the application process you will need to provide evidence of you undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree, PGCE or PhD from Sheffield Hallam University and the discount will be applied automatically.

Depending on your personal circumstances and evidence of disability, you may be eligible for disabled students allowance. Our enrolment team can refer you to Sheffield Hallam’s DSS service for an assessment OR full details of our disabled student support offer can be viewed on our website

No, we do not currently accept ELCAS.

You will use Blackboard, our online learning platform, to access teaching, resources and learning materials to complete your course.

Below are a few requirements you should be aware of when evaluating if your existing kit is sufficient or purchasing new.

Recommended Equipment

• Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (or higher).
• Memory: 8GB minimum, however 16GB or higher optimum. Please monitor this annually, as memory availability may change over time.
• Hard drive: should have read/write speeds of 1050 MB/s.
• Disk size: Sheffield Hallam offers cloud storage via OneDrive, which suits most courses where written assignments and exams are the methods of assessment.

Things to consider:

• Screen size: 14” or 15” recommended for laptops. You may also consider purchasing an external monitor for comfort at a home desk if you need to learn from home.
• Browser: most Sheffield Hallam systems and applications work best with the Google Chrome browser. You can install it for free before getting started.
• Internet connection: should be fast and reliable. You may consider installing a Wi-Fi extender or upgrading to a high-speed internet plan.
• Headphones/sound: good quality headphones will help if you are in a busy home and if you need to listen to your lectures online.
• Microsoft: Office 365 is free to download and use for Sheffield Hallam students both on and off-campus. It includes the most recent versions of the Office suite, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Your files are backed up via cloud storage so you can collaborate with others and easily swap between your desktop, tablet, and phone.

Additional software: Sheffield Hallam is enabling remote access to a variety of software options, so students on relevant courses can use the software without high spec hardware. Guidance on how to access this will be available to you on student web pages once you are enrolled.

In each online module, you will find a variety of learning activities and resources, many of which will offer the opportunity for you to interact with you fellow students, including analysis of case studies, practical collaborative work, and online discussion forums. Extra-curricular activities can be student-lead, such as digital communities, and facilitated through Blackboard, our Virtual learning environment.

For a 15-credit module, you should allow at least 150 notional study hours, equating to approximately 21 hours of study time per week for an 8-week module.

Your course has a 2-week break in August, and a 2-week break in December. You will find out specific dates during your programme.

Courses are delivered using asynchronous mode of study, which gives you the flexibility to access pre-recorded lectures, learning activities and supporting resources around other commitments. Student learning is supported through a variety of activities that are undertaken week by week: case studies, practical work, readings, video materials, interactive content, online discussion forums, weekly announcements, Q&A forums online, and interaction with your Online Academic Tutor.

A variety of assessment methods are used throughout the course and modules to offer you authentic and applied assessments, reflecting organisations from a diverse range of countries and contexts. Assessments can take the form of a report, an essay, a presentation, an artefact, a computer-graded task, to mention but a few examples.
To support your learning, feedback will be provided on formative and summative assessment tasks, through approaches such as weekly summaries, review points, discussion forums, self-assessment tasks, peer-assessment and feedback, machine-graded feedback, and individual and cohort feedback from tutors.

Types of assessments are specific to each module in your course. If there is an exam this will be made clear in the course prospectus, and specific arrangements explained in Blackboard.

Provisional marks will be made available to you in the Grade Centre for each module Blackboard site, at the end of the module.

The mode of delivery is the most obvious difference as online courses are completely asynchronous. Design principles used for online course and module design focus on the need for flexibility for online learners to study around other commitments such as work and family. These principles include bite-sized content, consistency, orientation, and online precise. In all other respects, online courses will align with the Hallam Model, its Learning Teaching and Assessment framework, and approach to student support that are distinctive of Sheffield Hallam University.

The content and learning activities of each module are reviewed at the end of the module, and updates made as required before running the module again. Feedback and student attainment of each module are then considered when reviewing the course, and a course improvement plan is formulated to ensure your course is always relevant and up to date.

Access to learning materials is online. Digital resources such as books, articles and videos are available online through the University Library. You will not be required to buy textbooks.

All learning and assessment has been designed to be completed online and so there is no requirement for you to travel to the campus in Sheffield.

To support your attainment, we encourage regular engagement with learning to ensure you progress through the module at a managed pace and do not fall behind. We will monitor your engagement with the module content at regular stages, and get in touch with you to check everything is ok, if we don’t see you for a while.
As all learning materials are online and made available to you at the start of your module, there is no attendance required.

No, there is no placement offered as part of the courses available.

As part of the Hallam support offer, you will have access to a range of resources developed by our careers service, to enhance your employability.

We offer expert support and advice to help you get the most out of our services. You can get help by phone or online through chat or by email. Our phone support is available day and night all year round – including holidays. Further information can be viewed on our website.

You will be invited to apply for your Sheffield Hallam University ID card following successful completion of enrolment.

You will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus in Sheffield, to celebrate your accomplishments however, attendance is not mandatory.

You will have access to an online library with eBooks, ejournals, databases as well as a comprehensive software offering to support your study.

If you live in the region of another university in either the UK or Ireland which is more convenient to travel to, the SCONUL Access scheme allows eligible students to register for membership of other university libraries and, in some cases, borrow from them.

Online Academic Tutors facilitate student learning. They are knowledgeable in the subject discipline of the module, and work collaboratively with the module leader and course leader. The way they facilitate online learning includes conversing with students in online forums, answering content/ subject-related questions, and driving student engagement, collaboration, and interactivity.

Online Academic Tutors are staff members knowledgeable in the subject discipline of the module. They work collaboratively with the Module leader and the Course leader. In each module, online academic tutors will introduce themselves and you will be able to interact with your tutor through online discussions and forums as well as email

All disabled students will be eligible for reasonable adjustments which is communicated at Sheffield Hallam University through a Learning Contract. Full details of our disabled student support offer can be viewed on our website