The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

Prospective Postgraduates - Pursue the extraordinary

Taught courses

Two studentsOur 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

Students using microscopeWe use our research power to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. If you want to do high quality research that matters, we want to hear from you.

Postgraduate research degrees

Why study at Sheffield?

Devonshire GreenSheffield is a creative place, buzzing with original ideas and a desire to make things happen. We're based close to the heart of the city and we have strong links with the community through everything we do.

More about the city and the University

We're University of the Year

Apply online now

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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

Student relaxingSee 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

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

Postgraduate fairs and exhibitions