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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is a university in Sheffield, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
102nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 32.1 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Sheffield Hallam University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 81.3% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 3,594 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 85.4% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 63.8% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £32,200 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 5% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Sheffield Hallam University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 83.4% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 82.3% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 82.3% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 70.8% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.2% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 76.6% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Sheffield Hallam University appears in 17 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 6th of 35 | 85.6% | £39,7001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 26th of 79 | 84.2% | £26,4003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 56th of 108 | 80.6% | £38,1008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 33rd of 61 | 82.7% | £33,7003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 29th of 51 | 87.0% | £34,0002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 87th of 122 | 82.1% | £35,1002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 41st of 57 | 84.4% | £30,000In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 43rd of 59 | 85.3% | £36,20012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 55th of 75 | 78.1% | £35,1006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 70th of 87 | 80.5% | £27,80021% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 52nd of 63 | 75.7% | £43,2002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 62nd of 74 | 79.9% | £27,8008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 42nd of 49 | 83.5% | £44,30016% below the UK average for this subject |
| Health and social care | 30th of 35 | 70.2% | £31,1001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 88th of 100 | 77.7% | £27,8007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 39th of 43 | 82.9% | £29,3004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 42nd of 45 | 77.8% | £27,4004% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Agriculture, food and related studies, Chemistry, English studies, Geography, earth and environmental studies, History and archaeology, Languages and area studies, Materials and technology, Mathematical sciences, Performing arts, Physics and astronomy, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 96 to 111 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 117 full-time degree courses; 101 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 1 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Sheffield Hallam University website · Accommodation
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Sheffield
Average private rent in the Sheffield area was £931 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Sheffield.
Other universities and colleges in Sheffield: University of Sheffield.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Sheffield Hallam University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Sheffield Hallam University in the Be Wise ranking?
102nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 32.1 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Sheffield Hallam University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 81.3% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 3,594 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was learning resources (88.2%, against 88.5%), and its lowest was organisation and management (70.8%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at Sheffield Hallam University?
On Discover Uni data, 85.4% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Sheffield Hallam University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 63.8% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Sheffield Hallam University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £32,200 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 5% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Sheffield Hallam University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Sheffield Hallam University's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Sheffield Hallam University?
The ONS average private rent in the Sheffield area was £931 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.