Foundation years
We offer a range of foundation years that are routes into studying a full an undergraduate degree with us. Upon completion of the first year of your foundation year you will progress on to the first year of your chosen degree programme.
"I want to give back to the industry I’ve taken so much from."
BA (Hons) Product Design graduate Ollie works as a Design Manager at leading homeware brand Joseph Joseph.
"Sheffield Hallam careers helped me secure a placement at a multinational pharmaceutical company"
Sophie has used the skills from the biomedicine and health science course to make an impact at a multinational pharmaceutical company whilst on placement.
“I landed work experience at the World Seniors Snooker Championship”
BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management student Nathan Withey worked at the World Seniors Snooker Championship, gaining invaluable experience supporting the delivery of a major sporting event.
"I help people to keep their independence"
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student Amelia explains why she wanted to study occupational therapy.
“Hallam students get opportunities to work at some of the biggest sporting events all over the world.”
Luke Williams, BSc in Sport Development with Coaching.
“It’s such a privilege to do what you love, and love what you do.”
Joey is a third-year Festival and Entertainment Management student. She works for Ticketmaster and Live Nation as a freelancer alongside her studies.
“There’s a lot of LGBTQ+ people and places – everyone is friendly.”
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance student and 2022-23 Trans Students’ Representative Lucy was awarded a Hallam for All Award for enabling and championing inclusivity and diversity on her course.
‘I'm using skills I learnt on my course in my role as a web developer.'
Niall Hogan studies BENG (Hons) Software Engineering with us and has been on placement with technology-driven language and market specialists, Guildhawk in Sheffield.
'Hallam helped launch my career as a food product developer. Now I’m helping others.'
Since graduating in 2016, Cameron Rigg has forged a successful career in the food industry. Now he’s helping current students follow in his footsteps.