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Student life

Student life at UC Sheffield is just the same as at other traditional unis.

College life

Our Students' Union is on hand to represent you and the issues that are important to you and also run regular student-lead campaigns and societies throughout the year. 

You'll get access to all of the same deals and discounts as any other uni students (including an NUS Totum card) and plenty of of chances to snag extra deals at our events like Freshers' Fair.

Whether you're moving to Sheffield, or staying local, if you're after the full independent-living experience you can still apply for a place in student halls! 

Support

Our award-winning Careers Advice Team can help you with tailoring your CV, looking for graduate jobs and finding work experience to make your job applications stand out from the crowd.

In Student Central you can access support with:

  • Your finances (inc. tutition fees)
  • Childcare
  • Travel costs
  • Study materials 
  • Academic study (e.g. referencing) 
  • Your mental health and well-being

What's it like to live in Yorkshire and The Humber?
Check out our region guide

Yorkshire and the Humber has history and innovation in abundance. Famed for beautiful countryside, the region inspired a wealth of literary heritage, with links to Tolkien, Plath, Larkin, Brontë and beyond. Major cities – including Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Sheffield and York – boast a range of cultural accolades among them, including two recent UK City of Culture nods. Great nightlife, supportive communities and excellent transport routes make it the perfect hub for studying – no matter your interests or ambitions.

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What's it like to live in Sheffield?
Check out our city guide

Sheffield's geographical diversity may surprise you, with city life, hills, and greenery all rolled into one.

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Campus and facilities

Whether you study at our City, Hillsborough or Olive Grove campus, you can be sure you're learning in state-of-the-art facilities that reflect the tools and technology you'll be expected to use when it comes to working in your chosen industry. 

Coupled with dedicated breakout spaces for university level students such as common rooms, our Learning Resource Centres and more, you can feel confident that you have the resources at your disposal to make your degree a success.

  • Dedicated UC Sheffield corridor & common room for HE students
  • Student Central - the home of our Students' Union and your one stop shop for student support 
  • Fully-stocked Learning Resource Centre (with the latest books, journals and online resources, printing facilities, study spaces and laptop rental)
  • Dental technology labs
  • TV & photography studios
  • Games Design and computing labs
  • Theatre and rehearsal studios
  • Sports hall and gym
  • Professional bakery kitchens
  • Fully operational health-care suite

Course locations

Hillsborough Campus

The Sheffield College, Livesey Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2ET

City Campus

The Sheffield College, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL

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The Sheffield College, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL