School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations (nee POL)

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Faculty of Social Sciences

School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations

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A Top 10 university for politics

The University of Sheffield is ranked 8th in the UK, The Guardian University Guide 2026.

Top 10 in the UK for international relations

Guardian University Guide 2025

World top 100 for both sociology and politics

QS World University rankings by subject, 2025

90.4% of politics and international relations graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after leaving university

UK undergraduates, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-22

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s top providers for research and teaching. Our academics are recognised internationally for their expertise, contributing to national and international policy and working alongside organisations around the world to address society’s major challenges. 

Each brings cutting-edge research into your studies and uses their professional expertise to support your learning and development.

During your time with us, you will:

  • tackle contemporary challenges - all our courses are designed to engage with and discuss the most pressing challenges, with our research-active staff  bringing in their expertise to your learning
  • develop your own expertise - we offer a range of optional modules so you can tailor your degree to your own interests
  • receive comprehensive support - with a wide range of support available, including academic tutors and dedicated support services, you will be supported throughout your time with us and beyond
  • engage with diverse and interactive teaching - a mix of teaching formats ensures you will learn in new and innovative ways throughout your course
  • be career confident - develop key skills for the world of work and gain professional experience with placements, internships and other employability opportunities

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Learning support facilities and library opening hours

A politics degree from Sheffield can set you apart from everyone else. You'll have many opportunities across all levels of your course to add valuable work experience and transferable skills to your CV.

Our degree programmes are designed so you can tailor your course to your own interests and career aspirations. They also provide a foundation to go on to work in a wide range of professional, political and administrative organisations across the world, in local, national, and international government, the charitable sector, education, the media, public relations, research and the private sector.

Our staff are based in The Wave, the home of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and across the road in Elmfield. The Wave offers the newest lecture theatres on campus, plenty of collaborative and private study spaces, and a cafe.

Elmfield features state-of-the-art seminar rooms and a communal student room to study and socialise.  Teaching may take place across both buildings, as well as other buildings on campus which are only a short walk away.

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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A view of the Faculty of Social Sciences building, the Wave, from the outside. A tall building with large glass windows.

We're proud to be one of the UK's leading schools for politics and international relations.

We are a research-intensive school, and research lies at the heart of everything we do. The quality of our research environment is rated top nationally, which means that our school is a vibrant, progressive and supportive place to undertake your research.

We offer an inclusive and collegial culture. You'll work closely with leading academic experts whose research is making a significant and global impression, and with students from across the world who share your commitment to the subject.

Everyone is encouraged to work together, hold lively debates and benefit from each other's different perspectives and backgrounds. When you join us, we will ensure that you have many opportunities to immerse yourself in all aspects of academic life in the school. 

Our postgraduate degrees are distinct and reflect our core strengths. Our staff have a wide range of research interests and expertise, which are brought together around five research themes:

  • International politics
  • Political economy
  • Environmental politics
  • Political theory
  • Governance and public policy

Our community of researchers is diverse and draws upon a wide range of methodologies and approaches to the discipline.

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Management School

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Faculty of Social Sciences

Management School

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Triple Crown accredited

AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS

90% of our research is rated in the highest two categories, meaning it's classed as world leading or internationally excellent

Research Excellence Framework 2021

We are a world leading management school with Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS).

These awards have been achieved through the outstanding quality of our programmes, research output, support for students and alumni, and links with industry. We have a world-class reputation for high quality teaching, ground-breaking research and cutting-edge thinking.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and engaging management school that puts you and your future at the heart of everything it does. We balance a rigorous academic foundation with practical skills to ensure you are ready for the world of work.

We want you to develop skills so you can apply course content in a company setting. Our close links with organisations keep us in tune with the changing demands of the workplace. We know what employers are looking for.

You'll learn from experts - many of our academics are former industry professionals and they work closely with businesses. Because our academics are world-leading researchers, your education will draw on the most current management theories.

We want you to engage with the academic content, be conscientious and take an independent approach to study.

We'll help you to be informed, innovative and proactive and do everything we can to support and enhance your career, steering you in the right direction with all the knowledge and skills you require.

You'll benefit from tailored on-site and online professional careers support, dedicated skills sessions and events with experts from world-leading organisations and professional bodies. These activities will help guide your personal and professional development to help you secure the right work experience for you.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Learning support facilities and library opening hours

Support and wellbeing

You'll be supported throughout your degree by your module leaders, tutors, academic tutors and our wider learning and teaching support such as the 301 Academic Skills Centre.

You’ll also benefit from our Balance and Belonging events - informal, social events that give you the opportunity to meet your peers and coursemates.

The university has over 350 societies for you to get involved in, to get to know new people and ensure your experience in Sheffield is a well-rounded one. Our Management School has a range of dedicated societies you can choose to enjoy as an extension of your studies or for your own enjoyment. The Management Society is a great way to socialise with other students in the school, while the Investment Society and Women in Business Society will give you the opportunity to develop your skillset and network with industry professionals.

We have a dedicated employability team who offer careers support, and can help you to find jobs or placement opportunities, and develop essential skills through workshops with industry experts. You're supported throughout your course and after graduation.

We work with businesses and organisations to ensure the content of our courses are up-to-date and relevant, and that the skills and experience you'll gain meet the demands of future employers

Sheffield University Management School careers and employability support

Management School students are based in our building on Conduit Road.

The Management School building includes learning facilities such as lecture theatres, seminar rooms, trading and computer rooms, our academic and professional staff, and our Employability hub and Student Experience Office. Teaching takes place at various venues across campus.

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

Start a conversation with us – you can get in touch by email, telephone or online chat.

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We are a leading management school with Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS). These awards have been achieved through the outstanding quality of our programmes, research output, support for students and alumni, and links with industry. We have a world-class reputation for high quality teaching, ground-breaking research and cutting-edge thinking.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and engaging management school that puts you and your future at the heart of everything it does. We balance a rigorous academic foundation with practical skills to ensure you are ready for the world of work.

We want you to develop skills so you can apply course content in a company setting. Our close links with organisations keep us in tune with the changing demands of the workplace. We know what employers are looking for.

You'll learn from experts - many are former industry professionals and they work closely with businesses. Because our academics are world-leading researchers, your education will draw on the most current management theories.

We want you to engage with the academic content, be conscientious and take an independent approach to study. We want you to be informed, innovative and proactive and do everything we can to support and enhance your career, steering you in the right direction with all the knowledge and skills you require.

You'll benefit from tailored on-site and online professional careers support, dedicated skills sessions and events with experts from world-leading organisations and professional bodies. These activities will help guide your personal and professional development to help you secure your dream placement, internship or graduate role.

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School of Architecture and Landscape (landscape)

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Faculty of Social Sciences

School of Architecture and Landscape

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1st in the subject of Landscape Design in the UK

National Student Survey (NSS) 25/26

3rd in the UK for Town and Country Planning and Landscape Design

The Complete University Guide Subject Tables 2027

2nd in the UK for Construction, Surveying and Planning

Guardian University Guide 2027
(Landscape Architecture is included as part of the Construction, surveying and planning category by the Guardian)

2nd for Institutions offering Town and Country Planning and Landscape

The Times UK University Rankings (by subject) 2027

Landscape architecture is about the design, planning and management of places that benefit people and nature. Landscape architects create spaces between buildings that are both inspirational and functional. If you have a flair for creativity and a passion for improving the environment and people's lives, then landscape architecture could be for you.

You'll learn from experts who are involved in some of the most exciting landscape design work in the world today.

Sheffield is a dynamic city and an ideal place in which to study landscape architecture. Its changing face has been shaped by school-led initiatives like Grey to Green and Love Square, which give students the chance to be involved with live projects and see the difference landscape architecture can make. Sheffield combines the urban with awe-inspiring views of the neighbouring Peak District, making it a rich learning and research environment.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Learning support facilities and library opening hours

As a landscape architecture graduate you will find yourself in high demand. Regular employability support and networking activities during your time at Sheffield will prepare you well for these future opportunities. Leading industry figures attend our end-of-year exhibition and regularly advertise vacancies with us. Our graduates work all over the world and find employment in private practice, community development agencies, local authorities and national governments.

Alumni include a former President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects and multiple RHS medal winners.

My time in Sheffield changed my mind, and that which I learned in the department shaped my career, allowing me to develop in different ways to undertake my professional practice

Gloria Aponte

Distinguished alumna of the School of Architecture and Landscape, who was awarded the President’s Award from International Federation of Landscape Architects

Landscape work on display

School of Architecture and Landscape students are based in the Arts Tower; an iconic building with panoramic views across Sheffield. You'll also attend lectures at venues across campus and travel further afield for site visits.

Our studios facilitate digital and hands-on design practice and supply everything you’ll need, including drawing boards, a wireless network and kitchen space.

The newly opened Print and Make workshop, which comes equipped with an array of mechanical and hand tools - from laser cutters, CNC routers, bandsaws and a casting room - helps you to develop your understanding of how to design and craft with different materials.

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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Landscape work on display

Landscape architecture is about the design, planning and management of places that benefit people and nature. Landscape architects create spaces between buildings that are both inspirational and functional.

If you have a flair for creativity and a passion for improving the environment and people's lives, then landscape architecture could be for you.

You'll learn from experts who are involved in some of the most exciting landscape design work in the world today.

Sheffield is a dynamic city and an ideal place in which to study landscape architecture. Its changing face has been shaped by school-led initiatives like Grey to Green and Love Square, which give students the chance to be involved with live projects and see the difference landscape architecture can make.

Sheffield combines the urban with awe-inspiring views of the neighbouring Peak District, making it a rich learning and research environment.

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School of Information, Journalism and Communication (nee Journalism)

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School of Information, Journalism and Communication

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Number one in the UK for Communication and Media

Complete University Guide 2027

Top 5 for journalism in the UK

Guardian University Guide 2026

Number one in the Russell Group for learning opportunities, teaching on my course, academic support, assessment and Feedback, learning resources and organisation and management.

National Student Survey 2025

Here at the University of Sheffield, we’ve been training extraordinary journalists and data and information professionals, and conducting pioneering research for over 30 years. Study with us, and you'll have exclusive access to our unrivalled contacts and alumni network from across the globe, and access award winning employability support.

Our Journalism Studies students will master the basics on our practical courses, including how to spot big stories and make them shine, edit engaging audio, video and podcasts in our state-of-the-art facilities, become an expert in social media, and even ace those shorthand exams.

Our students come from around the world, creating a multicultural, vibrant and invigorating environment where you can thrive in your learning. As part of our mission to provide world-quality university education in information, journalism and communication, we aim to inspire and help you pursue your highest ambitions for your academic and professional careers.

Our staff are experts in their field and work with organisations in the UK and worldwide, bringing fresh perspectives to your studies. They'll give you the advice and support you need to excel in your subject. We also work closely with partners and experts from industry, ensuring that your learning is always linked to your future career.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

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Our graduates go on to achieve great things and remain part of our legacy forever. They change the world through the power of storytelling - be they journalists, documentarians, PR experts, novelists or teachers.

Employers have previously included:

  • BBC
  • ITV
  • Sky Sports News
  • The Guardian
  • The i
  • The Telegraph
  • The Sun
  • The Mirror
  • The Daily Mail
  • Reach
  • The Financial Times
  • LADbible
  • National World PLC
  • Hearst Magazines (publishers of Esquire, Prima, Good Housekeeping and Men’s Health).
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Where you'll study

Journalism at Sheffield extends beyond the university. As well as seminars and lectures on campus and production work in the newsrooms and Broadcast Zone, you'll be assigned your own patch of the city to report from. This means building up local contacts to help you hunt down stories, and there's court reporting too.

We can also help you find a work experience placement so you can sharpen up your skills in a real-life newsroom or other professional communications setting.

The Faculty of Social Sciences building, The Wave, co-locates many of our schools to promote interdisciplinary excellence in research, learning and teaching and help us to lead the way in addressing important societal challenges.

Our facilities in The Wave include state-of-the-art lecture theatres, broadcast facilities and editing suites.

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

Start a conversation with us – you can get in touch by email, telephone or online chat.

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Here at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication, we've been training extraordinary journalists and information professionals and conducting pioneering research since 1994, when our department was launched by Observer Editor Donald Trelford at our first home in Minalloy House.

After 30 years in the industry, we've learnt a thing or two about networking. Study with us, and you'll have exclusive access to our unrivalled contacts and alumni network, situated in newsrooms across the world.

We’ll also provide you with award-winning employability support in the form of one-to-one support sessions and fortnightly masterclasses. 

Our programmes will help you take full advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities and the research excellence we have to offer as a Russell Group institution.

Our graduates go on to achieve great things and remain part of our legacy forever, changing the world through the power of storytelling.

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School of Information, Journalism and Communication (nee Information)

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School of Information, Journalism and Communication

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Number 1 in the world for library and information management

QS World University Rankings by subject 2026

Here at the University of Sheffield, we’ve been training extraordinary journalists and data and information professionals, and conducting pioneering research for over 30 years. Study with us, and you'll have exclusive access to our unrivalled contacts and alumni network from across the globe, and access award winning employability support in the form of one-to-one sessions, mentoring and an array of placement opportunities to help you get your foot in the door.

Data Science students will develop solid foundations in ethics, sustainability, critical thinking, and how to influence outcomes of data science to positively impact society. We offer an outstanding academic education through the principles of research-led teaching, so you’ll always be challenged and learning the most up-to-date content. 

Our students come from around the world, creating a multicultural, vibrant and invigorating environment where you can thrive in your learning. As part of our mission to provide world-quality university education in information, journalism and communication, we aim to inspire and help you pursue your highest ambitions for your academic and professional careers.

Our staff are experts in their field and work with organisations in the UK and worldwide, bringing fresh perspectives to your studies. They'll give you the advice and support you need to excel in your subject. We also work closely with partners and experts from industry, ensuring that your learning is always linked to your future career.

The Faculty of Social Sciences building, The Wave, co-locates many of our schools to promote interdisciplinary excellence in research, learning and teaching and help us to lead the way in addressing important societal challenges.

Our facilities in The Wave include state-of-the-art lecture theatres, cutting-edge computing suites, broadcast facilities and editing suites.

Start a conversation with us – you can get in touch by email, telephone or online chat.

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The School of Information, Journalism and Communication is ranked number one in the world for library and information management in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2026. These rankings are based upon academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.

The school has been at the forefront of developments in the information field for more than fifty years. The subject is characterised by its distinctive, interdisciplinary focus on the interactions between people, information and digital technologies. It has the ultimate goal of enhancing information access, and the management, sharing and use of information, to benefit society.

When you come to study with us you'll be an integral part of our research culture. The school is your home and we pride ourselves on the friendliness and helpfulness of our staff.

We offer an outstanding academic education through a wide range of taught postgraduate degrees which embed the principles of research-led teaching.

When you join any of our degree programmes you'll develop a critical understanding of current issues in your field. You'll benefit from being taught by staff who are undertaking sector-leading research and who have many links with industry.

As part of our mission to provide world-quality university education in information, we aim to inspire and help you pursue your highest ambitions for your academic and professional careers.

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School of Geography and Planning (geography)

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School of Geography and Planning

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At the School of Geography and Planning we explore how people, places and environments shape the world. We collaborate with professional bodies, alumni, policy makers, practitioners and communities, together contributing towards creating a more just and sustainable future.

We’re internationally recognised for our expertise in tackling the global challenges of climate and environmental change, urbanisation, sustainability and social justice. Our teaching and research connect the human and physical processes that are woven through natural and built environments, helping to build understanding and knowledge, and to respond to the complex relationships between society, nature and the built environment.

You will join a vibrant, supportive community of scholars and practitioners committed to making a real difference. 

Teaching at Sheffield is research-led and practice-informed, drawing on our world-leading work across multiple subject areas. Our courses focus on developing your analytical, ethical, professional and wider employability skills. We'll help you engage critically with the most pressing issues of our time - from managing and developing our urban and natural landscapes, to environmental governance, climate resilience and global development.

We place our students at the centre of everything we do. You’ll be supported by dedicated staff, benefit from excellent fieldwork opportunities, and have your voice heard in shaping your experience. Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone can thrive academically and personally.

Graduates from our courses go on to careers that make a positive social and environmental impact. They work in government, international organisations, consultancy, NGOs and research. If your interests are in managing and developing our natural and built environments, by studying with us you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to shape more sustainable, equitable and resilient futures.

Join us at Sheffield - where geography and planning come together to help us understand the world and change it for the better.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Learning support facilities and library opening hours

Our courses will develop your ability to analyse global problems from a range of perspectives and at different scales. Our students gain geographical and transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.

As you learn you’ll have the opportunity to develop the Sheffield Graduate Attributes and Geography Graduate Attributes. These are the academic skills, personal skills and approaches to wellbeing which will help you on your course, aid your personal development and enhance your future employability.

Other geography graduates have used these assets to secure employment in teaching, law, patenting, finance and banking.

Geography careers support

Geography and Planning building
Geography and Planning building

The School of Geography and Planning has its own dedicated school building, where you will spend time with other students, meet your tutors and have some of your classes. You’ll have access to flexible study areas and your own common room, shared by our community of undergraduate, postgraduate and research students.

Our facilities

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong school focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

Start a conversation with us – you can get in touch by email, telephone or online chat.

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At the School of Geography and Planning, we explore how people, places and environments shape the world. We collaborate with professional bodies, alumni, policymakers, practitioners and communities, together contributing towards creating a more just and sustainable future.

We’re internationally recognised for our expertise in tackling the global challenges of climate and environmental change, urbanisation, sustainability and social justice. Our teaching and research connect the human and physical processes that are woven through natural and built environments, helping to build understanding and knowledge, and to respond to the complex relationships between society, nature and the built environment.

You will join a vibrant, supportive community of scholars and practitioners committed to making a real difference. Teaching at Sheffield is research-led and practice-informed, drawing on our world-leading work across multiple subject areas.

Our courses focus on developing your analytical, ethical, professional and wider employability skills so that you can engage critically with the most pressing issues of our time - from the management and development of our urban and natural landscapes, to environmental governance, climate resilience and global development.

We place our students at the centre of everything we do. You’ll be supported by dedicated staff, benefit from excellent fieldwork opportunities, and have your voice heard in shaping your experience. Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone can thrive academically and personally.

Graduates from our programmes go on to careers that make a positive social and environmental impact, working in government, international organisations, consultancy, NGOs and research. If your interests are in the management and development of our natural and built environments, by studying with us you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to shape more sustainable, equitable and resilient futures.

Join us at Sheffield - where geography and planning come together to understand the world and change it for the better.

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School of Education

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School of Education

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Joint 1st in the UK for education research impact

Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF2021)

We're proud to welcome a vibrant and diverse community, with students based locally, nationally and internationally. Our research has a direct impact on educational theory, policy and practice; we're supporting the development of children, families, schools and learning communities.

Our team of tutors at the School of Education comprises of experts in early childhood education, policy and practice, psychological theory of education, and languages and education. Many of our academic staff are internationally recognised in their specialist areas.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

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Our graduates go into educational leadership and management, educational journalism and publishing, educational research, community education and development, early years services, youth, charity and educational welfare work.

The degree is a sound basis for further training in a range of fields including social work, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. If you're interested in teaching, you could progress onto a primary or early years PGCE. Or you may decide to stay on for a masters or PhD so you can specialise in an area that interests you.

Explore your career options on the School of Education website

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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We're proud to welcome a vibrant and diverse community, with students based locally, nationally and internationally. Our research has a direct impact on educational theory, policy and practice; we're supporting the development of children, families, schools and learning communities.

We use a variety of teaching methods to give you the opportunity to engage with your tutors and peers.

Our team of tutors at the School of Education comprises of experts in early childhood education, secondary education, policy and practice, psychological theory of education, and languages and education. Many of our academic staff are internationally recognised in their specialist areas.

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School of Economics

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School of Economics

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1st in the Russell Group for student voice

National Student Survey (NSS) 2025

Over 90% of our students are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation

Graduate Outcomes 2022-23

You'll be taught by some of the top economic experts in their field and receive the latest cutting-edge teaching from people who care passionately about their subject.

Our staff advise government departments in the UK such as the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department for Education, as well as advisory bodies such as the Low Pay Commission. Their research helps shape government policies and aims to improve people's lives. This research also informs what you will be taught in your modules.

We also have regular visiting speakers, including Dr Swati Dhingra, Professor Dame Diane Coyle, Torsten Bell and Professor Stephen Machin.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

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Many of our graduates now work as professional economists in government, industry and the third sector. We also have students successfully enter related professions, such as  banking, insurance, accountancy, sales and management.

Some of our most recent graduates are now working for the Bank of England, HM Treasury, the European Parliament, PwC, Deloitte, IBM and Rolls Royce. Additionally, we have students who continue to study economics at postgraduate level either here in Sheffield or at other world-renowned institutions. 

The School of Economics is based in the Elmfield building, close to The Wave, the new home for the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Wave features state-of-the-art collaborative lecture theatres, study spaces and seminar rooms.

Teaching may take place in Elmfield, The Wave, or in other buildings across campus, many of which are close together so it’s easy to walk between them and it’s a great way to get to know the city. You will also be close to our Students' Union and central libraries.

Our state-of-the-art classrooms are in the same building as our staff offices. You'll also have your own social space with computer access.

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong school focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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We have a global reputation for our expertise in practical and real-world economics. You'll learn from some of the top experts in economics who provide cutting-edge teaching based on their research.

Our academics play an active role in shaping policy, advising UK government departments such as the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Education. They also work with influential bodies such as the Low Pay Commission. The research we produce directly influences government policy and aims to improve lives. This is what informs the content of your modules.

As a result, our graduates are highly sought after by some of the country's leading employers, including the Bank of England, PwC, IBM and HM Treasury.

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School of Architecture and Landscape (architecture)

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School of Architecture and Landscape

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2nd in the UK for Architecture

Guardian University Guide (by subject) 2027

4th in the UK for Architecture

The Complete University Guide Subject Tables 2027

4th in the UK for Architecture

The Times UK University Rankings (by subject) 2027

Come to Sheffield and join some of the best architecture students in the UK - our students have won prizes at the RIBA Student Awards and the Royal Academy Summer Show. They've been shortlisted in the European Architecture Medals and the Inspiring Graduate Awards. Our staff are doing world-class research, helping to make the school a leader in our field across the UK and internationally.

We believe in architecture that makes a difference. We know that it has the potential to improve the lives of those who inhabit and use it.

Through our internationally acclaimed teaching and research, we explore the social, spatial and environmental implications of architecture. As a Sheffield student, you will engage with real issues affecting the built environment and specifically the challenges of the Climate Emergency and zero carbon design.

We encourage you to explore ideas and collaborate with other students. Through group tutorials and peer review you'll learn how to express your opinions, and value the opinions of others. Sheffield is the perfect place to develop your personality as a designer.

We provide a balance of theory, design work and professional experience delivered within the context of a strong studio culture. The studio acts as a laboratory for trialling your creative and critical ideas, and for developing fundamental architectural skills. You'll share ideas during group tutorials, collaborate and review other students' work. This encourages you to express your own opinion and to value the opinions of others, as you begin to develop your personality as a designer.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Learning support facilities and library opening hours

Our graduates often go into architectural practice for a year or two before doing a two-year MArch in Architecture - either at Sheffield or another school. They also pursue careers in the built environment or move on to a specialist masters course.

Employers include AHMM, ARUP, Building Design Partnership, Haworth Tompkins Architects, Feilden Clegg Bradley, Grimshaw Architects, Hawkins\Brown, and Penoyre & Prasad.

Graduates of our degree courses are well prepared for a career in roles such as: built environment consultant, government and local authority advisor, creative and strategic policy maker, architectural critic and journalist, arts and heritage manager and design and illustration.

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The School of Architecture and Landscape sits high up in the Arts Tower, offering unrivalled panoramic views across Sheffield and beyond. This is where you will spend the majority of your time in the design studio.

You'll also attend lectures across the campus and take advantage of our drawing studios and facilities for woodwork, metalwork, casting and architectural model making.

Our generous open-plan studios promote collaboration and you will be able to take advantage of our facilities for woodwork, metalwork, casting and architectural model making.

You'll also have access to the latest digital techniques in our computer labs. Workshops and tutorials are embedded into each course to ensure you have the skills you need.

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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Come to Sheffield and join some of the best architecture students in the UK - our students have won prizes at the RIBA Student Awards and the Royal Academy Summer Show. They've been shortlisted in the European Architecture Medals and the Inspiring Graduate Awards. Our staff are doing world-class research, helping to make the school a leader in our field across the UK and internationally.

We believe in architecture that makes a difference. We know that it has the potential to improve the lives of those who inhabit and use it.

Through our internationally acclaimed teaching and research, we explore the social, spatial and environmental implications of architecture. As a Sheffield student, you will engage with real issues affecting the built environment.

We encourage you to explore ideas and collaborate with other students. Through group tutorials and peer review you'll learn how to express your opinions, and value the opinions of others. 

We provide a balance of theory, design work and professional experience. We have a strong design studio culture. The studio acts as a laboratory for trialling your creative and critical ideas, and for developing fundamental architectural skills. You'll share ideas during group tutorials, collaborate and review other students' work. This encourages you to express your own opinion and to value the opinions of others, as you begin to develop your personality as a designer.

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