Taught courses

Our courses teach you how to use what you learn in a practical way, and prepare you for the challenges ahead. It's what makes our students some of the most sought-after and employable in the world.

Postgraduate taught study

Courses available

Research degrees

Our research influences policy, changes lives and helps us to understand the world so that we can make it better. We believe that's the only kind of research worth doing. Do you feel the same way?

Postgraduate research degrees

Why study at Sheffield?

Sheffield is a creative city, buzzing with original ideas and a desire to make things happen. Woven into the fabric of the city is the University, one of only eleven British universities in the world's top 100.

More about the city and the University

We're University of the Year

Apply online now

The quickest and easiest way to apply is by using our online application form. You can save your application at any time and come back to it to track its progress.

Taught courses - how to apply

Research degrees - how to apply

Visit us

See the University and the city for yourself at a postgraduate Open Day. Staff and students will be there to answer your questions.

Come and visit us

Fairs and exhibitions

Talk to us about anything related to postgraduate study at fairs and exhibitions across the country.

Postgraduate fairs and exhibitions