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Our career promise

Promise made. Career launched.

From first day to dream job, our seven-part promise gets you ready to launch your career. We promise you hands-on learning, employer connections, lifelong career support and access to industry experience and expertise.

And if you’re not in work or further study 12 months after successfully completing your course, you are guaranteed a paid internship*.

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What we offer

Ready to find out more? Here's our seven-part promise to you...

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Practical learning

Our courses are built around action, not just theory.

Our academics have real industry experience and they’ll support you to work on briefs and applied projects reflecting today’s workplace.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow in confidence through placements and test your ideas using specialist facilities and equipment. Gain hands-on experience from day one.

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Research-enriched study

Learning that's shaped by cutting-edge research and innovation.

Our academics are developing solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges and bringing their discoveries directly into the classroom.

Nurture your curiosity, sharpen your critical thinking and develop your problem-solving skills. Learn to think and work like a professional.

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Outcomes-focused assessment

Our assessments will focus on what you can do, not just what you can remember.

You’ll work on live projects, build evidence of your skills, showcase the techniques you’ve developed and get input from employers. 

Studying fewer modules at a time lets you focus on topics that genuinely excite you and with support from industry experts, you’ll be able to demonstrate the skills employers look for.

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Meaningful employer connections

We promise connections that will kick-start your career.

You’ll meet local and national employers through industry spotlights, networking events, guest lectures and hundreds of placement opportunities.

Graduate with the contacts and confidence to make your ambition a reality.

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Individual career support

From your first year every student gets comprehensive career coaching.

You’ll grow academically, personally and professionally, developing the critical, courageous and creative skills employers want.

Not just another CV - you’ll grow into a must-have hire.

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Student recruitment agency

We promise to help you find sandwich placements and part-time work while you study.

Our on-site recruitment agency, Hallam Talent, will find roles and support you with job applications and interviews.

They will also support you with finding and securing graduate-level roles once you have completed your course.

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Employability guaranteed

You are guaranteed a paid internship* if you aren’t in work or further study 12 months after successfully completing your course - beyond that, you’ll have access to lifelong careers support.

Our employability team offers guidance on applications, interviews and career planning for as long as you need it.

Wherever your journey takes you, you’re always part of Team Hallam.

*To be eligible for Sheffield Hallam University's graduate internship scheme you must meet all of the following criteria:

  • be a UK student
  • have started your course from September 2026
  • studied and successfully completed a 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree
  • not be in work or further study 12 months after successfully completing your course
  • have engaged with the Sheffield Hallam careers and employability service.

Start your journey with us

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Step onto campus

Find out everything you want to know about university life at our next open day, where you can take a tour of our facilities or chat with our course leaders and current students.
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Our digital prospectus

From student insights to interactive campus maps, our digital undergraduate prospectus is your guide to how we're different.
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Start your course search

Choosing a course that suits you is an important decision, and you can start by searching our courses to find the right fit.