Ways to enter University-level study
There are various points at which you can enter University-level study.
Enrol onto the Foundation Programme in Combined Studies
This is specifically designed for people who feel they need extra preparation to help them get the most out of their University studies. Foundation level study provides a firm grounding in the academic skills required for higher education and allows you to take courses in a variety of subjects so that you can get a feel for the areas you´re most interested in.
Students passing the Foundation level can automatically progress onto Level 1 of an honours degree within TILL.
Many students use this programme as a stepping stone to a full-time degree course at the University of Sheffield or elsewhere.
More about the Foundation Programme in Combined Studies
Taster courses
Most of our programmes welcome members of the public to their courses. Before committing to a programme of study, some people like to enrol for a single course in order to decide whether they like the subject and feel confident studying at University level.
Enrol onto a Certificate
These are two-year programmes at Undergraduate Level 1. At the end of the two years you can either leave with a Certificate or progress directly to Level 2 of a degree programme.
For example, students completing the two-year Certificate in Archaeology could progress directly onto Level 2 of the Degree in Natural and Human Environments (Combined Studies).
Enrol directly onto Level 1 of a Degree
The Institute for Lifelong Learning offers six Degree programmes and one Foundation Degree. To find out more please click here.
Enrol directly onto Level 2 of a Degree
This applies to students who have already completed Level 1 of a degree at another institution, or who possess an equivalent qualification. To complete an online application please click here.