International Foundation Programme University English Scheme

Year of Entry 2025/26
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International Foundation Programme

University English Scheme

Part-time Languages

Take advantage of this free course to develop your English language skills for undergraduate and postgraduate study, business and conversational use.

Everything you need to know...

  • Time

    How long will I study?

    10 Months

  • Location

    Where will I study?

    City Campus

  • Date

    When do I start?

    September 2025
    February 2026


Course summary

  • Study a range of free modules, workshops and tutorials designed for non-native English speaking international students.
  • Develop your awareness of and control over academic discourse, and the various text types used within your subject of study.
  • Engage with a variety of speaking, writing and analytical tasks, from investigating vocabulary and grammatical structures in texts to delivering presentations.

Offered to all non-native English speaking Hallam students, this course is made up of elective modules in academic English, speaking and pronunciation, grammar for academic writing, academic reading and vocabulary, writing your master's dissertation and academic English for your PhD.

Accredited by
  • British Council

This course is accredited by the British Council.



Sheffield Business School accreditation

Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

How you learn

Watch course leader Judy Axelby talk about the University English Scheme at Sheffield Hallam University.

At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive.

The English scheme is offered as a range of free modules, workshops and tutorials for international students enrolled at Sheffield Hallam. The teaching varies depending on the options you choose. Credit-bearing modules include English for business academic purposes, English for academic purposes, and there are a range of further opportunities to improve your written and spoken English as well as listening and reading skills.

You learn through

  • speaking, writing and analytical tasks
  • oral and written portfolio
  • workshops
  • tutorials

Course leaders and tutors

Judith Axelby
Judith Axelby
Senior Lecturer

Staff profile for Judith Axelby


Future careers

Employers value effective oral and written communications skills. The University English Scheme offers a range of classes that can help you develop those skills.

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

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Location

Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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Entry requirements

All students

This course is open to all international students who are enrolled on an academic course at Sheffield Hallam University.

Additional information for EU/International students

This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.


Fees and funding

Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

General course additional costs

Additional costs for Sheffield Business School (PDF, 142KB)

Legal information

Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.

 

How do I apply?

Complete an application form to apply for this course.

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Why choose us?

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Teaching

We are Gold rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and student outcomes

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Employment

95% of our UK graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes Survey)

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Excellence

Graduate from Sheffield Business School – rated in the top 6% globally for excellence in teaching and research

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