The city
Sheffield is a diverse city, with a rich cultural life, the perfect place to spend a your time studying for a postgraduate degree.
FriendlySheffield is a major city with a strong sense of community. The people are friendly. You'll find they go out of their way to help you and make you feel welcome. It’s a compact city, easy to get around, so you'll settle in quickly. |
ConvenientOur campus isn't cut off from the city. It's right on the edge of the city centre, five minutes' walk from the popular West Street area of bars, cafes, restaurants and shops. There's plenty of affordable accommodation in the centre and in the quiet suburbs, ten minutes away by bus. |
VibrantThe cultural life of the city is vibrant. The award-winning Millennium Gallery complex is linked to the Tate and the V&A in London. The Showroom is the biggest independent cinema outside London. The Crucible, Lyceum and Studio are among the UK's most important theatres. |
Affordable and safeAccording to the Natwest Student Living Index 2008, Sheffield has the third lowest cost of living for students in the UK. Twenty-six university towns and cities were surveyed. Government statistics show that Sheffield is one of the safest major cities in the UK. |