Taught Programames: Frequently asked questions 

Many of our applicants have queries about the application process. The answers to some frequently asked questions are given below. If you have a query not answered by these pages please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Secretary.

1. How do I choose a Postgraduate programme?
2. What are the entry requirements?
3. What are the English Language requirements?
4. What are the tuition fees for postgraduate programmes?
5. Are any scholarships available?
6. Should I get in touch with the University before applying?
7. When do postgraduate programmes start?
8. Can I study a postgraduate programme part-time?
9. Do you offer any programmes by distance learning or remote location?
10. What are the deadlines for applying?
11. How long will it take for a decision to be made?
12. Who should I contact to check on my application?

1. How do I choose a Postgraduate programme?

   The School of Law offers a number of Postgraduate taught programmes and has research opportunities in a wide variety of areas. Details of all our Postgraduate programmes are available on our website, which you can access using the link below.

   Postgraduate Taught Programmes

   If you are interested in undertaking an MPhil/PhD or LLM research you can see details of our research areas and expertise in the research section of the School of Law website.

   If you would like to receive a printed copy of our Postgraduate prospectus please complete our online Prospectus Request Form or email us at pgradlaw@sheffield.ac.uk.

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2. What are the entry requirements?

   These will vary depending on the specific programme you are interested in studying. Details of the entry requirements for our taught programmes can be seen using the link below.

   Entry Requirements

   If you hold a qualification not listed under the entry requirements please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Officer for guidance.

   Telephone: 0114 222 6770
   Email: pgradlaw@sheffield.ac.uk

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3. What are the English Language requirements?

   If your first language is not English, you must have a standard of written and spoken English that will enable you to benefit fully from lectures, seminars and tutorials.

   The minimum standard required for all courses is an IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

   If you require extra English language tuition before or during your course, you should contact the University's English Language Teaching Centre.

   Telephone (UK): 0114 222 1780
   Telephone (Int): +44 114 222 1780

   English Language Teaching Centre Website

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4. What are the tuition fees for postgraduate programmes?

    You can check the tuition fees for our programmes using the link below

   Tuition Fees

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5. Are any scholarships available?

   The University has details of a number of scholarships available for postgraduate taught students.

   There are also a number of scholarships available for international students.

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6. Should I get in touch with the University before applying?

   Prospective students are always welcome to contact us to discuss the possibility of undertaking postgraduate study, and for detailed information on teaching methods, course content etc.

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7. When do postgraduate programmes start?

   All postgraduate taught programmes in the School of Law start in September/October. If you are accepted for a place to study on a postgraduate programme, you will be notified of your start-date in your registration pack; these are usually sent out over the summer.

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8. Can I study a postgraduate programme part-time?

   Several of our courses are offered on a part-time basis, so there is a good chance that this option would be open to you — please check the individual programme information to confirm whether this option is available on the programme you are interested in.

   Part-time study typically spreads your chosen course over a longer period of time, breaking it down into far more manageable units. This allows for greater flexibility and less intensity in terms of contact time with supervisors and workload, while still providing you with all the benefits enjoyed by full-time students at the School of Law, University of Sheffield, such as access to library and IT facilities, the full support of academic staff and a thriving social, cultural and sporting environment.

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9. Do you offer any programmes by distance learning or remote location?

   Unfortunately we do not offer any taught programmes by distance learning.

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10. What are the deadlines for applying?

    he Applicant Information Desk

    In terms of postgraduate taught degrees, we do not have formal deadlines but can continue admitting students until all places are full. As a general rule, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible once you are happy with your choice of course.

    Please note that if you are considering applying for some kind of studentship, you will usually need to have a firm offer of a place to study on a postgraduate programme before you will be considered for an award. It is therefore important that you apply for your chosen scheme of study well in advance of the closing date for funding applications as set by the relevant funding body.

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11. How long will it take for a decision to be made?

    Usually, the decision should not take more than four weeks; however, it can take anything from two weeks to a few months, depending on the programme you have applied for.

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12. Who should I contact to check on my application?

    Applicants should check the progress of their application by logging back into their online application.

    Alternatively you may wish to contact the Applicant Information desk if you need to speak to the Admissions Service:

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