APPLYING TO
UNIVERSITY
STUDY
AT
SHEFFIELD
HALLAM
Use the University’s application form for all
 part-time
 postgraduate taught courses
 research degrees
 higher doctorates
 non-credit bearing courses
 individual units that are not being taken as part of a course
 and short courses.
Applications to full-time BA, BSc and BEng, and HND courses should be made through the Universities and Colleges
Admissions Service for the UK (UCAS).
Do not use this form for applications to Postgraduate Teacher Training courses ie PGCEs. For teacher training
courses in England and Wales apply through Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) PO Box 239, Cheltenham,
Gloucester GL50 3SL. For Scotland apply through TEACH, PO Box 165, Edinburgh EH8 8AT.
APPLYING FOR A COURSE
If you have any queries about applying or require an application form, please get in touch
with the relevant Course Contact (Mary Colclough, Course Manager). Course contact
information is contained within the course information in prospectuses and within individual
brochures containing course information, or you can get the relevant course and contact
information from our web site at www.shu.ac.uk/prospectus. School contact information is
also contained in the course index on page 33 of the postgraduate brochure.
To be considered for a taught course you must send us a completed application form.
For a research place you must also submit an outline research proposal (use Section 10 of the
Application form)
If your education has so far been undertaken outside the UK, you must provide transcripts of your
studies, and copies of certificates or other official documents confirming your academic
qualifications (including English language ability). You need not send original documents.
Please ensure your application form is fully completed and any relevant documentation is
enclosed. N.B Applications without the supporting documentation will not be accepted.
Please complete the form by typing or writing using black ink and block capitals. Please ensure
that the information you give on the form is legible as your application may need to be
photocopied.
Submit your application to the relevant contact – Sarah Butler, Course Co-ordinator,
Distance Learning, Ryegate Childrens Centre, Tapton Crescent Road, Sheffield S10 5DD
Email: sarah.butler@sch.nhs.uk
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It is advisable to keep a copy of your application together with details of when it was submitted and
to whom it was addressed.
ADDITIONAL NOTES TO HELP FILL IN YOUR APPLICATION
There are brief explanatory notes and tips on the form itself. The additional notes below go into
more detail about aspects of the form where we feel it may be helpful.
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Details of your proposed programme of study
Proposed Start date: January 2013
Research Programmes:
Proposed title / subject(s): Please specify the area in which you would like to undertake a
research degree. Main research themes are listed in the Index of Research Themes section of
the Career Development Prospectus and page 43 of the postgraduate brochure. Other research
topics are possible – seek advice from the relevant contact. Likewise contact us if you are unsure
which level of research award to aim for.
Mode of study: If you wish to undertake a research degree as a distance learning/split PhD*
you should include in Section: 9 (Further information in support of application) details of your
proposed research supervision arrangements and arrangements for access to library / other
resources needed for your research.
Proposed Start date: Research degree programmes may start at any time of the year but you
should talk to us first as you may need to consider the timing of induction courses and any
research methods courses you may need.
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English language ability
Applicants whose first language is not English and whose undergraduate study was not conducted
in English must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency. Suitable qualifications
include:
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Score of 550/213 or above
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Score of 7 or above
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Pass
5, 7, 8 and 9. Education, work experience, membership of professional bodies
and further information in support of application
General information about entry requirements is given in the Career Development Prospectus and
the Postgraduate Brochure. You should also consult individual course information for any specific
or additional requirements. If you don't currently have that information then use the course index
on page 33 of the Postgraduate Brochure to get the relevant contact details to request that
information.
Your application will be considered on the basis of your education, work and other relevant
experience. You should therefore give full and accurate details of all your relevant previous
experience in these sections.
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Referees
It is your responsibility to request references which should be provided on the relevant form
(NOTE: MSc please send letters of support – see Section 12, Page 5 of application form). The
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University will not request these on your behalf.
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Criminal convictions
Please declare whether you have any criminal convictions. The University may ask you to provide
additional information about the nature of your convictions. Provision of this information will not
affect the academic consideration of your application.
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Declaration
Any offer of a place to study is subject to the acceptance by you of the University’s Terms and
Conditions. A copy of them is contained within this information package; and included in the
Reference section of the Career Development Prospectus. If you have not received a copy you
should request one from the School Contact. You must read these terms and conditions before
accepting any offer.
Where to send your completed forms
Please send your completed application forms and relevant documentation to Sarah Butler,
Course Co-ordinator, Ryegate Childrens Centre, Tapton Crescent Road, Sheffield, S10 5DD.
Any offer of a place to study is subject to the acceptance by you of the University's Terms and
Conditions. A copy of them is available at www.shu.ac.uk/about/legal.html. You must read these
terms and conditions before accepting any offer.
Marketing information
This section is optional; the information is collected so that the University can monitor the
effectiveness of its promotional activities and publications . The information will be detached from
your application form and will not be made available to the admissions tutors for selection
purposes.
Equal opportunities monitoring
This information is collected so that the University can monitor the effectiveness of its equal
opportunities policies. This information will be detached from your application form and will not be
made available to the admissions tutors for selection purposes.
Monitoring Statistics
Information from your application will be used for statistical purposes. See the section entitled
Data Protection Act below.
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AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Once your application form has been received by the course team you will receive an email
acknowledging receipt. This email will may also explain if we need more information and when you
will be told of the outcome of your application.
If you change your address or contact details after applying
You must inform us of any change of address (or other contact details) subsequent to the
submission of your application. Therefore, please contact Mary Colclough, Course Manager.
Email: mary.colclough@sch.nhs.uk. Or Sarah Butler, Course Co-ordinator at
sarah.butler@sch.nhs.uk
OBTAINING ACADEMIC REFERENCES TO SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION
NOTE: This section not applicable to MSc in Paediatric Neurodisability - Applicants for this course
are required to provide supporting letters – see Section 12, Page 5 of the application form for full
details
References are a statement about your suitability to undertake the course or programme which
you are applying for. You are required to nominate two referees who can provide such a
statement. Referees should normally be someone who has recently taught you, although if you
have extensive work experience which is relevant to the programme, you may wish to nominate a
person with knowledge of your employment.
You are responsible for:
Approaching referees and requesting references;
Giving each referee a copy of the blank reference form;
Giving referees details of the programme for which you are applying;
Notifying referees of deadline and where to return completed forms.
The reference form and instructions are available in Word 6 format and can be downloaded from
the World Wide Web from www.shu.ac.uk/courses/form.html. A signed paper copy should be
submitted – references submitted by email cannot be accepted.
Return address for completed references
Please complete with full details of where the completed reference should be returned to. You
should given the name and address of your contact at the University.
Data Protection Act 1984
The information which you give on your application form will be used to enable the University to:

consider your application for entry;

compile statistics, or to assist other organisations or individual research workers to
do so, provided that no statistical information which would identify you as a person
will be published;

initiate your student record.
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