Postgraduate study and research degrees
Sheffield Hallam consistently ranks as one of the top performing modern universities for both teaching and research.
Our courses are designed in partnership with employers, professional associations and practice specialists. This ensures that you graduate with the skills needed in the workplace. We have worked with industry leading organisations and bodies including Sony, NHS, Network Rail, Cisco, SAP and Microsoft.
We have won national centre of excellence status for e-learning and building employability into courses.
Benefits of postgraduate study
In a competitive jobs market, achieving a postgraduate degree can give you that extra edge that employers are looking for, leading to faster career progression, increased responsibility and a higher salary.
Postgraduate study involves the analysis of real life scenarios, enabling you to gain evaluation skills and research techniques that are a real asset in the workplace.
As well as increased subject knowledge, postgraduate study develops transferable skills, such as project management, research, teamwork, lateral and creative thinking, self discipline and motivation.
Professional recognition
We offer a number of postgraduate courses with accreditation or approval from professional bodies. Accredited courses have been audited to ensure that they meet industry recognised quality standards. They often provide exemptions from professional examinations and membership of professional bodies.
Employers look favourably on accredited courses and they are a requirement for certain careers.
Research-led courses
We have a proven record in cutting edge research and innovative developments. 68 per cent of our research activity was rated at international quality or above in the UK's national research assessment. All four of our faculties have research which is classed as world leading, and international organisations like Epson, NASA, and BP have used our research expertise.
Our staff are working at the edge of new knowledge and feed their expertise directly into our courses.
Flexible study patterns
We understand that you have individual needs and build flexible courses which can be tailored to your circumstances. Our courses can be studied either full-time, part-time, distance learning or a combination of these. Study patterns include day and evening classes, and weekend and week long study blocks. On part-time and distance learning courses, you can progress at your own rate.
The right course for you
Our courses can equip you with the skills you need to achieve your goals; whether you are seeking to enhance your career, change career direction or develop your academic knowledge. We offer an extensive range of courses that reflect the latest thinking in industry, commerce and the professions.
You can choose from different types of postgraduate qualification within a broad range of subject areas.
