Sheffield Hallam University

Yorkshire and The Humber, England

24.7%

Acceptance Rate

53k

Applications (2024)

£30,500

Median Salary (5yr)

90%

Employment Rate

Subjects

How much do Sheffield Hallam University graduates earn by subject?

Sheffield Hallam University graduates earn a median salary of £30,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £42,700, while Performing arts graduates earn £23,900.

Engineering £42,700

£32,800 £52,900

Materials and technology £39,400

£31,000 £51,800

Architecture, building and planning £38,300

£29,000 £50,000

Economics £38,300

£26,200 £53,500

Computing £35,400

£25,900 £49,600

Mathematical sciences £35,000

£29,200 £44,500

Agriculture, food and related studies £34,300

£27,700 £41,600

Medical sciences £33,900

£31,000 £44,500

Business and management £33,900

£26,600 £45,600

Nursing and midwifery £32,800

£25,600 £38,300

+ 18 more subjects

How competitive is Sheffield Hallam University?

In 2024, Sheffield Hallam University received 53,095 applications and accepted 13,130 students, giving an acceptance rate of 24.7%.

53,095

Applications

13,130

Acceptances

24.7%

Acceptance Rate

Applications

Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £15,450 to £17,500 per year in tuition at Sheffield Hallam University.

Standard

3-year degree

Per Year

£15,450

tuition only

Total (3 years)

All costs £46,350

Lab-based

3-year degree

Per Year

£17,500

tuition only

Total (3 years)

All costs £52,500

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at Sheffield Hallam University?

90% of Sheffield Hallam University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 28 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,900 to £42,700. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)

Subject	Satisfaction	Avg. Tariff*	Employment	Median Salary	Graduates
Engineering	83%	110 pts	91.2%	£42,700	345
Materials and technology	-	-	93.2%	£39,400	40
Architecture, building and planning	87%	121 pts	94.7%	£38,300	155
Economics	83%	100 pts	89.7%	£38,300	35
Computing	85%	115 pts	89.9%	£35,400	405
Mathematical sciences	93%	108 pts	90.9%	£35,000	95
Agriculture, food and related studies	-	-	86.4%	£34,300	60
Medical sciences	-	131 pts	93%	£33,900	85
Business and management	73%	106 pts	90.6%	£33,900	940
Nursing and midwifery	-	-	96.1%	£32,800	520
General, applied and forensic sciences	-	-	87.5%	£31,600	15
Allied health	84%	105 pts	90.7%	£31,400	240
Geography, earth and environmental studies	-	-	94%	£29,900	135
Chemistry	92%	109 pts	87.1%	£29,600	35
Biosciences	93%	99 pts	85.8%	£29,200	175
Politics	82%	-	84.9%	£28,100	35
Health and social care	-	-	88.4%	£28,100	135
Sport and exercise sciences	-	-	91.7%	£27,400	480
Law	-	-	89.9%	£27,400	175
Languages and area studies	78%	113 pts	86.2%	£27,400	30
Education and teaching	-	-	91.2%	£27,400	385
Psychology	94%	109 pts	88.6%	£27,000	270
Sociology, social policy and anthropology	-	-	91.5%	£27,000	225
Media, journalism and communications	-	-	83.5%	£27,000	205
English studies	-	-	88.8%	£25,700	165
History and archaeology	-	-	90%	£25,600	110
Creative arts and design	-	-	85.8%	£25,200	330
Performing arts	100%	108 pts	91.3%	£23,900	45

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

1 Engineering £42,700
2 Materials and technology £39,400
3 Architecture, building and planning £38,300
4 Economics £38,300
5 Computing £35,400

Quick Facts

Location Yorkshire and The Humber

Country England

Type University

UKPRN 10005790

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International Student Fees

Fee Range £15,450 – £17,500

per year

Fee by Subject

Standard £15,450/3yr

Lab-based £17,500/3yr

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Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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