For Admissions Service Use:Applicant No:
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Choice No: ............... Fee status:
........……….............
Selector’s
Name:………………………………………….
Visiting Postgraduate Taught Student
Application Form
All supporting documentation should be attached to the application, if available.
Section A: Personal Details
It is important that you give these details as they are shown in your passport, if you have one.
1. Surname/Family Name: ____________________________________ 2. Title: Mr  Ms  Miss  Mrs  Dr  Other __
3. Forename(s): ____________________________________________4. Date of Birth: DD/MM/YYYY
5. Sex:

Male 
Female 
6. Marital Status: Married 
Single
7. Nationality: ______________________________________________
8. Registration No. (if currently registered at this University): _______________________________
9. Student HESA number (UK students only, if known): __________________________________________
Section B: Contact Details
Unless you specify dates, we will use the correspondence address for all correspondence
10. Permanent (Home) address
____________________________________________________
11. Correspondence address (if different)
________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Tel. No: _____________________________________________
Tel No: _________________________________________
Fax No: _____________________________________________
Fax No: _________________________________________
E-Mail: ______________________________________________
Dates when contactable at this address:
E-Mail: __________________________________________
Dates when contactable at this address:
From DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY
From DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY
Please notify the University of any change of address as soon as possible, to ensure that correspondence reaches you.
Section C: Current study information
12. Are you currently studying?: Yes 
No 
If Yes, please give full information about the course you are currently studying.
Course Award (e.g. MSc/MA): ___________ Course Title:_________________________________________________________
Name and Address of University / College / Institution:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
13. Start date of this course: DD/MM/YYYY
14. Current Year of Study:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Section D: Proposed programme of study
Before completing this section you must refer to the Guidance Notes
15. When do you want to study here?:
Autumn Semester (Sept-Feb)

Spring Semester (Feb-June)

Full Year

Year of Entry
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Section E: Module details
16. Please list modules (courses) that you wish to study at The University of Sheffield. You can find a list of the
modules at:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/pgtvisiting/index.html
Credits
Individual modules are normally worth 10 or 20 Sheffield credits (although some do have a higher or lower credit
value). As a Visiting Student you may select up to a maximum total of 60 credits for one semester, or 120 credits for
a full academic year. You must choose a minimum of 10 credits.
Semester 1
Module Code
Module Title
Number of Credits
Module Title
Number of Credits
Semester 2
Module Code
Total Number of Credits: ________________________
Section E: English language details
Section F: Fees and funding details
This information will be used to determine the rate of fee you will be charged if you are accepted as a Visiting
Student.
Please supply documentary evidence in support of this information. We will contact you if we need further
information.
17. Where will you have been resident for the three-year period immediately before the start of your degree?
Within the UK  Elsewhere within the European Union  Outside the UK or European Union 
18. If within the UK, have you always lived in this country? Yes 
No 
19. If you have not always lived in the UK, do you currently hold:
British Passport  Visa  Please state the type of visa you hold and the expiry date:
_______________________________
20. Please give the date you last entered the UK:
DD/MM/YYYY
Please list the countries you have lived in and the dates you were resident there:
Country
From
To
________________________________________ DD/MM/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
________________________________________ DD/MM/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
________________________________________ DD/MM/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
21. Likely source(s) of finance (if known): ___________________________________________________________________
22. Is this funding Definite  or Proposed 
Section G: English language details
Only complete this section if your first language is not English. We will use this information to determine whether
you already meet our minimum English language requirement or whether you will need to take an additional English
language test. A list of the English language qualifications and the minimum grades we accept is at
www.sheffield.ac.uk/apply/pgnotes.
23. Please state your first language: ________________________________________________________________________
yes / no
24. Is your current qualification taught in English?
Yes 
No 
25. If No, please state the language in which taught: ___________________________________________________________
26. Please list any English language qualifications you have (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) and attach the
Qualification
certificates/transcripts.
Awarding Body
Overall grade /
Date of award
__________________________
________________________________________
score
______________
DD/MM/YYYY
__________________________
________________________________________
______________
DD/MM/YYYY
27. If you haven’t got an English language qualification but you’re going to take one in the near future, tell us
about it below.
Qualification
Awarding Body
Overall grade /
Date of award
__________________________
________________________________________
score
______________
DD/MM/YYYY
Section H: Previous education details
28. Please give details, including results, of all higher education or professional qualifications you have already
taken. Attach copies of transcripts or certificates where possible.
University / College / Institution: ________________________
Subject: ____________________________________________
Duration of course: MM/YY
Date of award: MM/YY
University / College / Institution: ________________________
Subject: ____________________________________________
Duration of course: MM/YY
Date of award: MM/YY
University / College / Institution: ________________________
Subject: ____________________________________________
Duration of course: MM/YY
Date of award: MM/YY
From: DD/MM/YYYY To:DD/MM/YYYY
Award Type (e.g. BA, BSc, MA, MBChB, etc.):
_______________
Class / score / grade / GPA: ____________________________
From: DD/MM/YYYY To:DD/MM/YYYY
Award Type (e.g. BA, BSc, MA, MBChB, etc.):
_______________
Class / score / grade / GPA: ____________________________
From: DD/MM/YYYY To:DD/MM/YYYY
Award Type (e.g. BA, BSc, MA, MBChB, etc.):
_______________
Class / score / grade / GPA: ____________________________
Section I: Employment details
29. Please provide details of any employment undertaken within the last three years:
From: DD/MM/YYYY To:DD/MM/YYYY
Position held: _______________________________________________________
Name and address of employer: ___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
From: DD/MM/YYYY To:DD/MM/YYYY
Position held: _______________________________________________________
Name and address of employer: ___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
From: DD/MM/YYYY To:DD/MM/YYYY
Position held: _______________________________________________________
Name and address of employer: ___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Section J: Criminal convictions details
Before completing this section you should refer to the Guidance Notes.
30. If you have a relevant criminal conviction, please tick this box: 
If
you
tick
this
box,
we
may
contact
you
for
further
details.
For
more
information
see
www.sheffield.ac.uk/apply/pgnotes
Section K: Disability
If you have a disability, it is important that you let us know so we can make sure you get the support you need. This
information is not used by departments when they consider your application.
31. Please tick in the list below the statement which is most appropriate to you:
 You do not have a disability nor are aware of any support requirements (000)
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You are blind / partially sighted (020)
You are deaf / have a hearing impairment (030)
You are a wheelchair user / have mobility difficulties (040)
You need personal care support (050)
You have mental health difficulties (060)
You have an unseen disability (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma) (070)
You have multiple disabilities (080)
You have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (e.g. Asperger’s Syndrome) (100)
You have a specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia) (110)
You have a disability not listed here (960)
Information withheld (970)
32. If you have a disability, do you have any related support needs?
Yes  No 
33. If Yes, please give brief details here:
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UK Residents only
34. If you’re receiving a Disabled Student’s Allowance, or if you’ve ever received one in the past, tick this box 
Section L: Referees
35. Please enclose two academic references with your application. Each reference should be signed and sealed by
the referee
In the spaces below, give us the names of your two academic referees and their contact details. If you haven’t been
in education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference, plus a reference from your current
employer.
36. Referee 1
37. Referee 2
Name: _____________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________
Title: Prof 
Title: Prof 
Dr 
Mr 
Ms 
Mrs 
Miss 
Dr 
Mr 
Ms 
Mrs 
Miss 
Address: ___________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Tel. No. ____________________________________________
Tel. No. ____________________________________________
Fax No. _____________________________________________
Fax No. _____________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
How long have you known the referee:___________________
How long have you known the referee:___________________
In what capacity: _____________________________________
In what capacity: _____________________________________
Section M: Additional Information
38. Please provide any information that you would consider to be useful when considering your application. Include
your reasons for applying to Sheffield as a Visiting Student and explain how you think you will benefit from the
experience.
How do the modules you have selected fit in with your degree programme and your career plans? Please also give
details of any awards, hobbies and interests. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
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Section N: Checklist
39. Please indicate which of the following items you have sent with your application, or plan to send. If you do not
plan to send the items do not tick any box:
First reference
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by: DD/MM/YYYY
Second reference
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by:
DD/MM/YYYY
English language test scores
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by: DD/MM/YYYY
Degree transcripts
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by: DD/MM/YYYY
Degree transcript translations
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by: DD/MM/YYYY
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by: DD/MM/YYYY
_______________________
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by: DD/MM/YYYY
_______________________
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by: DD/MM/YYYY
_______________________
Enclosed 
Will be sent within 2 weeks: 
Will be sent by: DD/MM/YYYY
Section 0: Declaration
40. All decisions by the University are taken in good faith on the basis of the information you provide in your
application. If we discover that you have made a false statement, or have failed to provide significant and relevant
information, we are entitled to withdraw or amend our offer, according to the circumstances. You may even be
required to withdraw from the degree if you have already started it. In accordance with data protection regulations,
the information contained in this application will be used for the purpose of processing your application and, if you
are admitted, will form the basis of your University student record.
I certify that the information I have given is complete and accurate.
Signed: ________________________________________________
Please return the completed form to:
The University of Sheffield
The Admissions Service
Team 5
Level 2 Arts Tower
Western Bank
S10 2TN
United Kingdom
Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Equal Opportunities Form
Please complete and return with your completed application form.
The information supplied on this page is to be used for central statistics and will not be passed to departments as
part of the academic selection process.
Equal opportunities
The University of Sheffield is committed to fulfilling its duty to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination and to
promoting race equality at all stages of the admission process as set out in the Race Relations (Amendment) Act
2000. The information you provide here will be treated confidentially and sensitively and will support the
University’s duty to monitor the admission and progression of students by racial group.
To enable us to apply this policy effectively and to meet its other legal requirements, we need to monitor applicants
to the University. To ensure that we have the most accurate information for this purpose it is important that all
applicants complete the questionnaire below.
Please classify yourself in the category that best describes you. Please note that these categories are designed
primarily to reflect the UK population. If they seem inappropriate to you please choose code 80, or if you wish to
withhold this information please choose code 98.
Please indicate from the list below the statement which most accurately describes your ethnic origin:
 White – British (10)
 Black or Black British – Caribbean (21)
 Black or Black British – African (22)
 Black – other background (29)
 Asian or Asian British – Indian (31)
 Asian or Asian British – Pakistani (32)
 Asian or Asian British – Bangladeshi (33)
 Chinese or other ethnic background – Chinese (34)
 Asian – other background (39)
 Mixed – White and Black Caribbean (41)
 Mixed – White and Black (42)
 Mixed – White and Asian (43)
 Mixed – other background (49)
 Other ethnic background (80)
 Information withheld (98)
Reference Form
for PGT Visiting Student application
CONFIDENTIAL
Please photocopy this form as necessary.
The applicant should complete Section 1 of this form. The referee should then complete the remainder of the form
and return it.
Section 1: To be completed by the applicant
It is important that you provide these details as they are shown in your passport, if you have one.
1. Family Name: __________________________________________
3. Forename(s): _________________________________________
2. Title: Mr  Ms  Miss  Mrs  Dr 
Other 
4. Date of Birth: DD/MM/YYYY
5. Sex: Male  Female
6. Marital Status: Married  Single 7. Nationality: _____________________________


8. Academic Department in which you wish to study: __________________________________________________________
Section 2: To be completed by the Referee
The above-named candidate is applying to the University of Sheffield as a PGT Visiting Student and has named you
as a referee. We would be grateful if you could provide us with a reference on the academic and general suitability of
the applicant to undertake a programme of study, either by completing the form overleaf, or by submitting a letter
of reference. If you send a letter, please use headed paper and attach it to this form.
Please complete this form as soon as possible and return it in a sealed envelope, endorsed with your signature over
the seal, either to the applicant, for return with the application form, or to the Admissions Office address (The
University of Sheffield, Admissions Service, Team 5, Level 2 Arts Tower, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United
Kingdom
The University of Sheffield
The Admissions Service
Team 5
Level 2 Arts Tower
Western Bank
S10 2TN
United Kingdom
Thank you for your help.
Name: __________________________________________
Tel. No. __________________________________________
Title: Mr  Ms  Miss  Mrs  Dr  Other 
Email: ____________________________________________
Relationship to applicant: ______________________________
Length of time known: ______________________________
.
Section 3: Additional Information
Please give your personal opinion on the applicant’s ability and suitability to undertake study as a PGT Visiting
Student In particular we seek comments relating to his/her previous academic achievements, particularly in
comparison to those of his/her peers, as well as any distinct strengths and weaknesses (e.g. motivation, commitment,
independence, ability to work under sustained pressure). Where the applicant’s first language is not English, please
give your opinion on his/her standard of proficiency in written and oral English.
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Please add an official stamp of your university, college or organisation.
Notes
If you would like to come and study at the University of Sheffield for a short period to study at Postgraduate
Taught level then you may wish to consider applying as a Visiting Postgraduate Taught Student. This method
of study allows you to choose from a selection of modules taken from our current PGT courses. Please note
however that Visiting PGT students do not receive an award at the end of their time here.
You can apply either if you are currently studying on a PGT course at another institution or have recently done
so. Should you require a further application form, please download the application form from the link below.
Visiting PGT Application Form (PDF)
When completing the form you will need to choose your modules from a list at the following link:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/pgtvisiting
Visiting PGT
http://www-online.shef.ac.uk:3001/pls/live/web_cal.cal3_dept_form?p_year=14
Please make sure that you have noted down the modules correctly. Also attach copies of any relevant
certificates/transcripts and two academic references to the application.
Once you have completed the application form please post it to us at:
Admissions Service
Team 5
University of Sheffield
Level 2, Arts Tower
Sheffield
S10 2TN
UK
alternatively you can email it to us at:
email : admissionsteam5@sheffield.ac.uk
Should you choose this option, we would require the original transcripts and references sent by post. Once we
have received the form it will be considered by the relevant academic departments and once they have made a
decision we will write to you to let you know their decision.
How to Choose Modules (Courses)
Introduction
Listed below are all the departments that currently offer modules to Visiting Students.
Applicants are able to apply for places on modules from any of these departments.
Archaeology & Prehistory
Engineering Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Architectural Studies
English Language &
Medical Physics & Clinical
Automatic Control &
Linguistics English
Engineering
Language Teaching
Modern Languages Teaching
Systems Engineering
Biblical Studies
Chemical & Process
Engineering
Chemistry
Centre
Centre
English Literature
Music
French
Philosophy
Geography
Physics
Civil & Structural
Germanic Studies
Politics
Engineering
Hispanic Studies
Psychology
Computer Science
History
Russian & Slavonic Studies
East Asian Studies
Human Communication
ScHARR
Economics
Sciences
Electronic & Electrical
Information Studies
Engineering
Journalism Studies
Sociological Studies
Landscape
Town & Regional Planning
School of Mathematics &
Statistics
Law
Please note that these are regular postgraduate degree classes, normally taken by full
postgraduate degree-seeking students, who already have an in-depth knowledge of
the postgraduate degree subject(s) and will often have studied the subject(s) at
undergraduate level. A Visiting Student’s academic background in a particular subject
therefore needs careful consideration.
Please contact the Visiting Student Assistant if
you have difficulty locating more specific information about the content of modules
(Marj Bonsall at M.Bonsall@sheffield.ac.uk).
B Credits
Individual modules are normally worth 10 or 20 Sheffield credits (although some do
have a higher or lower credit value). As a Visiting Student you may select up to a total
of 60 credits for one semester, or 120 credits for a full academic year, however these
are the maximum number of credits for which a visiting student can register. You may
choose a minimum of 10 credits. Please note, however, that you are not eligible to
receive an award upon the successful completion of your studies as a Postgraduate
Visiting Taught Student. You may have a transcript record of your studies and/or a
supporting letter from the academic department in which you have studied instead.
Please consult the “Directory of Modules” to find out when your module is being
taught, this could be the Autumn or Spring Semester to make sure it is available when
you wish to study with us.
You may find that there is no direct mention of your particular major in the list of
departments given above. This does not necessarily mean that the courses you need
are not offered at Sheffield. Listed below are some examples of such possible majors
with suggested departments where relevant modules should be found.
C Biological Sciences
Courses not available at Postgraduate Taught Level
D Communications
See under English Language & Linguistics, Human Communication Sciences,
Information Studies, Journalism, Philosophy and English Literature
E Ecology
Courses not available at Postgraduate Taught Level
F Engineering
See under Automatic Control & Systems Engineering, Chemical & Process Engineering,
Civil & Structural Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering,
Engineering Materials, Mechanical Engineering and Medical Physics & Clinical
Engineering
G Environmental Studies
See under Civil & Structural Engineering, Geography, Landscape and Town & Regional
Planning
H Languages
See under East Asian Studies, French, Germanic Studies, Hispanic Studies, Modern
Languages Teaching Centre and Russian & Slavonic Studies
I Pre-health Professions
Courses not available at Postgraduate Taught Level
J Robotics
See under Automatic Control & Systems Engineering
The Module (Course) Selection Process
All of The University of Sheffield modules are listed in a document called the
‘Directory of Modules’. This is a web- based guide, which gives a list of ALL the
university’s academic departments and the modules they offer. As explained
previously, Visiting Students are currently only permitted to choose modules from
the departments listed above under ‘Introduction’. Please keep this in mind
once you access the Directory.
Here is a suggested brief guide to choosing your modules:
1.
Visit the Directory of Modules at the following web address:
http://wwwonline.shef.ac.uk:3001/pls/live/web_cal.cal3_dept_form?p_year=15
2.
Click on the department(s) you are interested in.
3.
A list of modules will appear. Only look at postgraduate level modules. This is
indicated by the number given after the letter code of each module.
Postgraduate modules are normally numbered from 4 onwards.
4.
Please click on the individual module titles which interest you to receive a brief
description.
5.
If the module information you find is still insufficient for you please don’t
hesitate to contact the Visiting Student Assistant so that you can be put in touch
with an appropriate member of staff at Sheffield who will be able to assist you.
6.
Continue the above process until you have selected the modules (courses) you
wish to study at Sheffield. Please note that 120 credits is the maximum credit
load you will be able to study in an academic year.
If you have any questions or queries before you submit your application please feel
free to contact the Visiting Student Assistant.
Good Luck with your application
Information for Visiting Taught Postgraduate Students
In order to apply as a Visiting Student you should be aware of the following points.
This form of study is for a fee-paying student who wishes to undertake specific
modules, either for interest or to add to their current studies which are currently been
undertaken at another institution. He/she will undertake this exchange on an
individual basis and be aware that any recognition of these studies is entirely a matter
for their own institution. The fees and modules are agreed in advance with the
department concerned at our institution.
An application form is available which can be emailed and then returned to us. There
is no charge for the application, nor is there a deposit charged on acceptance.
Scheduling and staff changes may mean that a module is not available. In that case an
academic adviser will discuss alternative module options with you.
Application Schedule

Your application form and supporting documents are copied to each of the
departments in which you have indicated you would like to take modules
(courses).

Decisions on whether to accept Visiting Student applicants are normally made
within 6 weeks. However you should be prepared for delays at certain times of
the year, including holiday and examination periods.
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On receiving responses from all departments concerned, The Admissions Service
will send you a decision letter.
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If you have been successful you will also receive a Reply Slip and accommodation
brochure. You must send back the Reply Slip to the Admissions Service, or email
with a reply as soon as possible. This will let us know whether you still wish to
proceed with your application. You should send the form back, or reply by email,
even if you do not wish to continue with your application.

Only after the Admissions Service receives your Reply Slip, will you start to
receive official documentation from other departments within the university,
such as our Pre-registration Pack. Although Accommodation is not guaranteed
for Visiting Student it is possible to apply and if there is availability it will be
allocated. Details of how to apply will be sent on receipt of your acceptance.
Accommodation Services will then send you confirmation of your
accommodation and allocation details as quickly as possible.

For full year and semester one students you will be sent a Pre-registration pack
by Student Services in approximately June/July. This will include various
documents, some of which you will need to complete and return to the
University. Semester 2 students will have this information sent out mid
December.

Full academic year and semester one only students should arrive at the University
of Sheffield in time to participate on the optional International Student
Orientation Programme and mandatory Intro Week. Autumn semester classes
officially start on 29 September 2014.

Semester two participants should arrive in time for the mini Orientation
Programme. Spring semester classes officially start on 9 February 2015.
It is possible to attend for the Full Academic Year, Autumn or Spring semesters, or for
one module only. However, attendance for the full 15 week period (semester) is
essential in order to complete both the teaching and assessment elements of the
module/s.