Before you apply for an undergraduate course
Make sure that you have the most up-to-date University, course and offer information by:
- Checking our online and print prospectuses for course details and entry requirements: Online undergraduate prospectus
- Requesting a departmental or course brochures, available by contacting departments direct: List of academic departments
- Checking course information on the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) website: UCAS website
- Downloading our full Admissions Policy for undergraduate applicants:
Undergraduate admissions policy (PDF, 150KB) - Visiting us at one of our Open Days. Make sure we are the right university for you: Undergraduate Open Days
Mature students
A mature applicant is someone who will be over 21 on entry to the University. We welcome applications from mature students and value the contribution they make to our academic community. We are committed to ensuring they have an equal opportunity of access to our courses. We do not set an upper age limit for entry to any of our courses.
Specific information for mature applicants is available by:
- Checking our web pages for mature students: Mature students website
- Requesting a copy of our Guide for Mature Students by telephoning us at +44 (0)114 222 9872
Please remember to highlight in your personal statement that you are applying as a mature student. This will ensure that the Admissions Tutor considers your application appropriately.
Applicants with disabilities or dyslexia
We welcome disabled students. We are committed to responding effectively and appropriately to individual support needs. We take all practicable steps to ensure that students with disabilities can participate in their studies without disadvantage, and can make full use of the University's academic and support services.
Specific information for students with a disability or dyslexia is available by:
- Requesting the leaflet 'Information for Disabled and Dyslexic Students' by emailing us at: disability.info@sheffield.ac.uk
- Viewing our Disability and Dyslexia Support Service website for details of additional support and facilities: Disability and Dyslexia Support Service website
- If you can't attend one of our undergraduate Open Days you may wish to arrange an individual visit. You can do this by telephoning us at: +44 (0)114 222 1241
If you have a disability, your application is assessed following standard procedures. Admissions Tutors look primarily at academic suitability. Your additional support requirements are dealt with separately.
If you are academically suitable and receive an offer, we will contact you to conduct an assessment of your needs to ensure that we can provide you with the appropriate support. Applicants with mobility difficulties should be aware that access to some departments and services is restricted but, wherever possible, we will make reasonable adaptations.
For further information, please contact the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service at:
The Hillsborough Centre
Alfred Denny Building
Western Bank
Sheffield S10 2TN
(voice and text phone available):
T: 0114 222 1303
F: 0114 222 1373
E: disability.info@sheffield.ac.uk and dyslexia@sheffield.ac.uk