Benefits

Increase your chances in the job market

Higher education qualifications are increasingly required in order to gain employment, or to gain promotion within existing employment. The University of Sheffield is a prestigious institution, one of the elite Russell Group universities. A degree from Sheffield counts for a lot in the job market.

Employers value the qualities developed during part-time study. Completing a degree whilst working, raising a family, acting as a carer, etc., demonstrates commitment, the ability to set yourself a goal and see it through, high levels of personal organisation and time management. All of these qualities are important to employers. Simply by completing a part-time degree, you can show that you possess them.

By studying for a degree within The Institute for Lifelong Learning, you can improve your chances of getting a better job without having to give up your present one.

Meet new people

One thing you are sure to do whilst studying is meet new people; people who, like you, have chosen to study part-time in a subject that, like you, they find interesting.

Because of our small class sizes, students get to know each other well. Friendships are made, and students often meet up for a chat or a drink outside of classes. Many students describe the support and friendship of tutors and other students as one of the most rewarding aspects of their time at University.

Study in the evenings

The Institute for Lifelong Learning opens up the resources of the University to a wide population. Those of you with work, family or other responsibilities might find it difficult to attend courses during the daytime. Now you can work towards qualifications in the evenings. Whatever your reason for doing it might be, you can do it.