Mature student support and welfare
As a mature student at the University of Sheffield, you are entitled to access all the opportunities and resources open to any other student.
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Dedicated support
Lifelong learning has a dedicated Student Support and Welfare team, which provides specialist support and guidance to mature students.
Some of the areas we are able to assist you with include:
- Meeting deadlines, extension requests and managing unforeseen circumstances
- Referral to University support
- Planning workload
- Personal worries or stress
- Sickness, absence and compassionate leave
- Disability support
- Referrals to sources of financial advice
- Understanding results
- Taking time out from University
University support
All lifelong learning students can also access the wide range of support services available across the University, including:
- support with your study skills
- access to a world of academic resources via the University Library
- representation in the Students' Union
- opportunities to get involved with a huge range of activities
International postgraduate taught scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.