Entry requirements and how to apply
The University of Sheffield has a long history of welcoming mature students in their return to full-time study.
As a mature student your application will be given special and individual consideration in relation to your relevant academic, professional and life experiences.
Academic preparation and entry requirements
Each of our academic departments look for evidence of recent and relevant academic preparation when assessing applications eg an appropriate Access to HE Diploma, Open University Courses or A Levels. This is to ensure that you have the necessary academic and study skills required to succeed during your time with us.
Access to HE Diploma courses are provided by many local colleges. The University of Sheffield’s Institute for Lifelong Learning also offers a part-time Foundation Programme in Combined Studies designed specifically for adult learners:
Foundation Programme in Combined Studies
Entry requirements
We consider a variety of qualifications for entry to our full time undergraduate degree courses. If you are taking an Access to HE Diploma, details of our course entry requirements can be found via UCAS Course Search.
UCAS Course Search
Details of the other qualifications which we consider for entry can be found on our UK qualifications pages:
Accepted UK qualifications
For further information on entry requirements for other qualifications, or to seek advice on the relevance of your experience and qualifications, please email us:
Email : mature.student@sheffield.ac.uk
Applying for a place
All applications for full time study at the Universiy of Sheffield need to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS):
UCAS Apply
Our guidance on applying can be found at our How to Apply web pages:
How to Apply
Undergraduate courses
Details of our full-time undergraduate degree courses, including entry requirements for a range of qualifications, can be found in our prospectus.
Undergraduate prospectus
Information about part-time study