Rediscover your potential

Been out of education for a while?

Thinking of studying for a degree?

If the answer is "Yes" and you are aged 21 or over these pages should help to provide the information and support you need to get started and to help you rediscover your potential.

The University of Sheffield continues to welcome applications from mature students. We openly and actively encourage applicants who have completed or are currently taking an Access Course, A Levels or an equivalent level of study, but students life experiences are also taken into account.

We are very proud of the high number of mature students who have chosen to return to studying one of the wide range of subjects here at The University of Sheffield and we are here to help you at all stages of your journey.