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Come and visit us in our friendly, hilly city

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A world-class University

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Sheffield is a great choice for your studies. We’re one of the top 100 universities in the world, renowned for our teaching and research. We’ve shaped leading minds across the world, including six Nobel Prize winners.

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6 Visit us8 The central exhibition10 Explore our campus12 How to get here

15 Sheffi eld Calling!

16 Our Students’ Union17 What we’re here for

18 University accommodation19 High quality, award winning accommodation20 Our locations

23 Fees and funding24 Tuition fees and loans28 University of Sheffi eld Bursary Scheme30 Scholarships31 Cost of living

32 My University of Sheffi eld Environment (MUSE)

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Visit us

Whether you’ve been invited for an assessment, an interview, or have your offer already, visiting us is the best way to ensure you’re making the right choice.

Our Applicant Open DaysYour department will invite you to come along on one of our Applicant Open Days. We have a number of dates available; just pick which one suits you best on our booking pages. If you haven’t received your invitation yet or don’t have the email anymore, don’t worry; you can always book your place through MUSE. Just click on ‘Log in to MUSE’ from any page on our website. (see page 32 for more information)

Date Subjects covered

29 November Engineering subjects only

2 December All subjects

14 February Some Science and Engineering subjects only

17 February All subjects

21 February Some Science and Engineering subjects only

17 March All subjects

21 April All subjects

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Our Applicant Open Days start in the central exhibition where you’ll register for the day and enjoy a free welcome drink. What to expectAll our departments will be offering activities on the Open Day. You’ll get an email outlining what you can take part in during the day, along with a link to book your place.

Look out for your Open Day “UCard” in the post before you visit us. You’ll need this to register on the day.

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The central exhibition

Expert staff from the following areas will be here to answer all your questions.

Your courseStaff at Sheffield are dedicated to providing a world class learning experience. Meet the professionals who make sure everything runs smoothly and help you get the most out of your degree. Your personal developmentFind out how you could spend part of your course studying abroad, learning another language or developing your own business ideas. Your support systemsSheffield has the best student services in the UK. We’ll give you advice on student loans, University bursaries and scholarships, plus all the services we offer to make sure you’re well looked after.

Your communitySheffield is a unique place to live. Many of our students love it so much, they choose to stay after they’ve graduated. To find out more you can ask the people who look after our student accommodation, or talk to someone from the Students’ Union about the incredible social life. Your futureWhy are Sheffield graduates so good at competing for jobs? Find out from our Careers Service staff what makes a Sheffield graduate special, and how they can support you right from the start of your degree.

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This is our chance to show you how a world-class university invests in its students. We’re running regular tours throughout the day from 10am to 3pm.

Explore our campus

Accommodation toursThese will run all day and take approximately one hour. You can also get further information about our award winning accommodation from the stand in the exhibition.

Self-guided campus and city toursGet to know the campus or the city in your own time. You can pick up a self-guided tour leaflet at the central exhibition or one of our Information Hubs, located at key points across campus. Taking one of the tours takes between 45 minutes to an hour.

Library toursThese are available at the Information Commons, The Diamond and Western Bank Library. Tours take around ten minutes and there is no need to book, just turn up.

Sport Sheffield toursTours of Sport Sheffield are available from the Goodwin Sports Centre and last approximately 20 minutes. Again, there is no need to book, just turn up.

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Travelling to Sheffield is easy, but please be aware that parking close to the campus is limited. If you do drive there are excellent park and ride facilities just outside the city centre and a couple of nearby Q-parks, although pre booking is strongly advised. Please plan your travel in advance using our travel advice at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/visitors

See Welcome to Sheffield for an overview of top attractions: www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit

Enjoy the city like a local with the independent Our Favourite Places culture guide: www.ourfaveplaces.co.uk

Take to the many hills, woods, valleys and climbing walls of The Outdoor City: www.theoutdoorcity.co.uk

As with all major cities, there are loads of hotels to choose from. We even have our own boutique hotel, Halifax Hall: http://withus.com/accomodation – or check out our budget option, Jonas: www.jonashotel.co.uk

How to get here

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Make a weekend of it! Since many of our Open Days are on Saturdays, why not take the opportunity to get to know our great city? Bring the family and stay an extra day or two.

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Sheffield calling!

Every year our current student ambassadors try to call each and every one of our offer holders to chat about their experiences of living and studying in Sheffield.

This is an opportunity to talk to someone who has recently been through the process of moving to University. It’s a great chance to ask them any questions you may have about Sheffield and University life.

The feedback we’ve had from these calls in the last couple of years has been excellent, so we really hope that you also find speaking with one of our students useful.

Opt out of a telephone call If you would prefer not to receive a phone call from a current student then please let us know: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/optout

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Our Students’ Union

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No 1 Students’ Union in the UK for nine years running in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey (2009-17)

Every university in the UK has a Students’ Union. Its role is to provide you with independent support and representation, activities, services and entertainment during your time at university. When you become a student, you automatically become a member of our Students’ Union – your University of Sheffield ID card acts as your membership card. You’ll be joining a Students’ Union that’s been awarded ‘best in the UK’ for the last nine years running. Our locationWe recently invested £20m in a refurbishment, filling a contemporary new building with places to eat, drink, shop, meet friends, and seek support services. Located in the heart of the campus, the Students’ Union is the centre of student life, with over 400 societies and sports clubs. There’s always a diverse range of events on offer – from talks to live performances, and club nights to film screenings: sheffieldsu.com/get-involved Give it a GoOur award-winning Give it a Go programme is full of one-off introductory activities and events. Try new things, learn a skill, make new friends and visit different attractions in the UK – you don’t need any experience to take part and you can try out as many activities, sports and courses as you like: sheffieldsu.com/give-it-a-go The Student Advice CentreThis is a free and confidential service. Trained advisers can offer help with managing money, housing, academic matters, employment and welfare:sheffieldsu.com/studentadvicecentre

Come and find out more at one of our Applicant Open Days. The bars, cafes and shops are open 7 days a week, making it a great spot to take a break or enjoy some lunch during your visit.

What we’re here for

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University accommodation

Living in University accommodation is a great way to settle into your life as a student at the University of Sheffield, and as long as you meet a few conditions, you’re guaranteed a room.

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If you decide on University accommodation, there are different locations to choose from: Ranmoor/Endcliffe and City. Wherever you live you’ll be part of a supportive community, and there’s always something happening. Being involved in every aspect of University life and making friends with students from all over the world will provide you with an experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Our Applicant Open Days are the perfect opportunity to find out more. Our staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have and we’ll be running tours all day from

10am to 3pm. Don’t miss your chance to meet our students and hear first-hand about life in University accommodation.

If you’re not planning to visit us, or just want more information about our accommodation, you can view the residences virtually: 360degreevirtualtours.group.shef.ac.uk

High quality, award winning accommodation

No 1 for accommodation for three years running Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey (2014-16)

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Our locations

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Ranmoor/EndcliffeRanmoor/Endcliffe is home to over 4,500 students living together in modern apartment blocks, flats and houses, providing a range of self-catered rooms including shared, deluxe, studios and en-suite.

At the heart of our Ranmoor/Endcliffe accommodation are The Edge and The Ridge, which both have fabulous modern dining spaces, a café and a bar. Many regular Residence Life activities and events also take place here – a great way to get to know other people in your community. Find out about Residence Life: www.residencelife.co.uk

Ranmoor/Endcliffe is an ideal location for students who want to experience all aspects of student life. It’s a vibrant, bustling place to live and there’s always plenty going on so you’ll never be short of something to do. Our accommodation is only a short distance from the main campus and you’ll also be very close to the popular student areas of Broomhill and Hunter’s Bar.

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CityJust over 1,200 students live in our City accommodation in a range of self-catered properties. The accommodation is located in the area between the city centre and University campus, so you can walk to either in only a few minutes. With the city on your doorstep, this is the ideal choice for students who enjoy busy city living. You’ll be able to rely on our Residence Life team who are always on hand to help, and you’re just around the corner from the Students’ Union. Find out about Residence Life: www.residencelife.co.uk.

Private accommodationIn addition to University accommodation, Sheffield has a good supply of privately rented properties available. Popular places for students to rent private accommodation are Broomhill, Crookes, Walkley, Hunter’s Bar and the city centre. The University service PropertywithUS, located in the Students’ Union, offers advice and information and can also assist with house hunting: www.propertywithus.sheffield.ac.uk

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On our Open Days you’ll be able to talk directly to the Financial Support Team. You can get guidance on student loans, University bursaries and scholarships, plus all the services we offer to make sure you’re supported during your time at Sheffield.

Fees and Funding

Our online calculator works out how much funding you could get. It adds together your maintenance loan (UK and EU students only) and any bursaries or scholarships that you’re eligible for. Find out how much at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/funding

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Tuition fee loansMost full-time home fee paying students are eligible to apply for a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of tuition fees, provided you haven’t studied for an undergraduate degree at an equivalent or higher level before. You also have the option to pay all or part of your fees upfront, and can take out a loan for the rest. Tuition fees are set each year and may increase during your course.

There are some exceptions to the standard fee, including work placement years and study abroad. Details of these and the confirmed fee for your year of entry will be published on our website as soon as they are available. The fee for 2017 entry was £9250. www.sheffield.ac.uk/funding

Maintenance loansMaintenance loans are also available. To check your eligibility and to find out how much you could borrow see: www.gov.uk/student-finance

Depending on your household income you might be able to apply for a higher amount of maintenance loan. (Your household income is the income of the people you live with). The amounts available for 2018 entry are yet to be confirmed. The information below is for students who started their course in 2017 and should be used as a guide only.

Funding from the UK Government

Maintenance loan (2017 entry)

Household income Living at home Living away from home

£25,000 or less £7,097 £8,430

£35,000 £5,901 £7,220

£50,000 £4,107 £5,404

£62,187 or above £3,124 £3,928

No matter which university you choose, there is funding available for eligible UK and EU students to help with costs. Information on fees and funding on the following pages applies to UK and EU students only. If you expect to be an overseas fee payer, please see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/international

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Applying to Student FinanceApplications open after the UCAS deadline and you’ll recieve an email through your UCAS track account when it’s time to apply. You apply for your tuition fee loan and maintenance loan at the same time – it’s all part of the same process. If you’re eligible, you can also apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances and additional grants for parents at this time.

In order for us to assess you for a University of Sheffield bursary and other awards, make sure you give consent to share your information with us when you apply to Student Finance.

Additional supportIf you have children, or have a disability or specific learning difficulty, you may also be eligible for additional grants or allowances that don’t need to be paid back. Check our website at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/funding

For more information, see:

England and other EU countries: www.gov.uk/studentfinance

Wales: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

Northern Ireland: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

Scotland: www.saas.gov.uk

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InterestInterest is applied from the moment you take out your loan, at the rate of inflation + 3%, up until the April after you leave the University

After that, if you are earning less than £25,000 a year interest is applied at the rate of inflation.

If you are earning between £25,000 and £45,000 a year interest is calculated and applied on a sliding scale between inflation and inflation +3%.

When you are earning over £45,000 a year interest is applied at inflation +3%.

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2018 repayment details are yet to be confirmed by the UK government. The current proposal is for the repayment threshold to be raised to £25,000. The information below works on this assumption, but please be aware that this is for guidance only and information for 2018 entry will be available on our website once confirmed by the government.

During your studies

After you’ve left University

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Your gross salary is: You pay back 9% of: Net monthly salary (estimate):

Your monthly payment is:

£30,000 £5,000 £1,973 £37.50

£40,000 £15,000 £2,540 £112.50

£50,000 £25,000 £3,065 £187.50

Paying back your loansYou don’t pay anything back until the April after leaving the University and you are earning over £25,000 per year. Your loans are added together to make one monthly repayment and these are based on what you earn, not what you owe. The monthly repayments are 9% of whatever you earn above £25,000. When your wage changes, this is automatically reflected in your repayments. After 30 years, anything you haven’t paid back is written off. There’s no extra charge for paying all or part of your loan off early should you want to.

Example repayments:

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This money is from the University and it doesn’t have to be paid back. It’s in addition to any government funding. You don’t need to apply for it; if you’re eligible you’ll receive an award for each year of your course, including a year spent studying abroad (should you choose to do this).

We use the details you submit to Student Finance and UCAS to assess your entitlement for the University of Sheffield Bursary Scheme. You’ll have a choice of taking your bursary as a direct payment or a fee waiver (reducing the amount of tuition fee loan required).

The University of Sheffield Bursary Scheme is split into 3 main areas and you may be eligible for more than one of these. Please note that if you are eligible, you cannot receive a combination of awards 2 and 3 together.

Further details and eligibilty criteria can be found on our website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/funding

Sheffield City Region

University of Sheffield Bursary Scheme

This year we supported many of our students through scholarships and bursaries. In 2016/17 we dedicated £8.8million to home students.

1. Some of the bursary is based on household income.

You’ll automatically receive this bursary if your household income is £40,000 or less.

Household income Bursary per year of study

£0–£25,000 £1,500

£25,001–£30,000 £1,000

£30,001–£40,000 £500

2. You can get an extra £500 based on where you live and household income.

If your household income is £25,000 a year or less and you live in one of the country’s most deprived areas (as defined by the government) you’ll get £500 a year on top of any other financial support you receive.

3. You can get £500 depending where you live and what grades you get.

If you live within the Sheffield City Region, in an area where it’s not common for people to go to university, and you achieve ABB (or higher) at A Level or equivalent, you’ll receive £500 a year on top of any other support you’re entitled to.

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Enhanced bursariesThe University is committed to supporting students with additional responsibilities or particular circumstances at home. Bursaries of £4,500 per year of study are available, regardless of where you live and household income. If applicable, these awards are instead of the University of Sheffield Bursary Scheme.

The following students are eligible:

Students with caring responsibilities, who care for an ill or disabled family member: www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/student/carers

Care leavers, who are also encouraged to apply for the HSBC Scholarship, see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/care

Students who are estranged from their parents or guardian: www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/student/estranged

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The University offers a number of scholarships, and these aren’t just financial awards. They also include opportunities for work placements and studying overseas. For more information, including how and when to apply, please check the websites listed below.

University of Sheffield Scholarships

60 Global ScholarsWe’re giving away 60 places at summer schools in Europe, Canada and Asia. We’ll pay your air fare, tuition fees and accommodation costs. www.sheffield.ac.uk/sheffieldscholars

100 Alumni Fund ScholarshipsWe want to support high-achieving students who are in financial need. There are over 100 scholarships available, worth up to £3,600 each, and are entirely funded by donations from alumni and friends of the University from around the world:www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance/help/scholarships/alumni-fund

Sports scholarshipsDo you compete at an elite level in your sport? Then you can apply. Our Elite Sports Performance Scheme gives athletes different levels of support, from free gym membership, to an annual £1,000 award. Each year, one first year application is also selected to receive a year’s free accommodation in lieu of a monetary award: www.sport-sheffield.com/performance-sport

15 Lloyds Scholars programmeThe Lloyds scheme offers awards to talented students from low-income backgrounds. You also get the chance to take paid work experience with Lloyds: www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/prospective/lloyds-scholars

5 HSBC care leavers’ scholarshipsWith HSBC, we’re co-funding five scholarships for care leavers. You could get all your tuition fees paid for the whole course, plus £1,000 a year to help with living costs: www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/student/care

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Cost of living

It’s important to understand the costs associated with studying at university and to plan your budgets accordingly. All students have different lifestyles and spend money in different ways, so it’s difficult to provide an accurate figure that applies to everyone.

On top of your rent, bills and landline/internet charges, there are your general day to day expenses to take into account. All students have varying costs and spend money in different ways due to lifestyle choices, but it would be wise to budget for any society or gym memberships you have, as well as setting some money aside for socialising. There’s also your mobile phone charges, TV licence, laundry costs, and any insurances and general study expenses (stationery, books etc.) to take into account.

Our Money Planner is an interactive tool that allows you to generate your own budget for the year. You can use this to budget for the coming year and identify any potential difficulties or shortfalls in advance of starting your course: www.sheffield.ac.uk/moneytools

Sheffield is the 10th most affordable location for students The Royal Bank of Scotland Student Living Index

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My University of Sheffield Environment (MUSE)

For offer-holders, using MUSE is the easiest way to book to attend Open Days, apply for University accommodation (usually available from March), apply for scholarships and, when the time comes, complete pre-registration tasks.

Once you have an offer, we’ll invite you to set up your account. If you have an offer, but haven’t done this yet, you can go to www.sheffield.ac.uk/account-management/applicant/activate and do this now. If you’re waiting for the outcome of an interview, we’ll invite you to set up your account as soon as we can.

If you have any questions about setting up your account and accessing MUSE you can find help on our webpages: www.sheffield.ac.uk/admissions/muse

When you’ve activated your account you can access MUSE at any time simply by clicking ‘Log in to MUSE’ in the black bar along the top of any www.sheffield.ac.uk webpage.

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