Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
No Fee
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How long will I study?
10 Months
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
February 2025
Course summary
- Study a range of free modules, workshops and tutorials designed for non-native English speaking international students.
- Develop your awareness of and control over academic discourse, and the various text types used within your subject of study.
- Engage with a variety of speaking, writing and analytical tasks, from investigating vocabulary and grammatical structures in texts to delivering presentations.
Offered to all non-native English speaking Hallam students, this course is made up of elective modules in academic English, speaking and pronunciation, grammar for academic writing, academic reading and vocabulary, writing your master's dissertation and academic English for your PhD.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
How you learn
The English scheme is offered as a range of free modules, workshops and tutorials for international students enrolled at Sheffield Hallam. The teaching varies depending on the options you choose. Credit-bearing modules include English for business academic purposes, English for academic purposes, and there are a range of further opportunities to improve your written and spoken English as well as listening and reading skills.
You learn through
- speaking, writing and analytical tasks
- oral and written portfolio
- workshops
- tutorials
Course leaders and tutors
Future careers
Employers value effective oral and written communications skills. The University English Scheme offers a range of classes that can help you develop those skills.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
This course is open to all international students who are enrolled on an academic course at Sheffield Hallam University.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Fees and funding
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Languages courses (PDF, 286.2KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.