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VIBRANT CITY CAMPUS THE BEST STUDENTS’ UNION IN THE UK CENTRAL UK LOCATION IDEAL BASE FOR TRAVEL

Best six months of my life! I’d do it again in a heartbeat!Jenna RackleyUniversity of QueenslandAustralia

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Provisional Dates for Residential Orientationand Induction Programme 13–18 September 2010

Intro Week 20–26 September 2010

Autumn Semester 27 September 2010–5 February 2011

Christmas Vacation 18 December 2010–16 January 2011

Examination Period 17 January 2011–5 February 2011

Provisional dates for Spring SemesterOrientation Programme 4–6 February 2011

Spring Semester 7 February 2011–11 June 2011

Easter Vacation 9 April 2011–3 May 2011

Examination Period 19 May 2011–11 June 2011

Important dates 2010/2011

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Contents10 Where is Sheffield?12 A vibrant city campus15 A leading UK university16 City life24 Accommodation29 Costs30 Our Study Abroad programme31 What happens when you arrive32 Support for you34 The Union of Students

36 Everything you need to know before you apply

38 Understanding the module system40 Choosing your modules42 How to apply44 Funding46 Exchange agreements48 Contact us

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HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS TAKE CLASSES IN OTHERDEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE YOUR SUBJECT AREA FREE ENGLISH LANGUAGETRAINING DURING SEMESTER

The people at Sheffield make the experience even betterbecause they are very kind andaccepting of everyone.  Theexperiences you will have atSheffield will be with you for therest of your life and you willexperience things you wouldnever have expected.  I wish toeventually get back to Sheffield,and I would highly recommend itto anyone and everyone.Kathleen Loftus University of ScrantonPennsylvaniaUSA

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When you decide to spend part ofyour degree at Sheffield, you decideto push yourself that little bit furtheras a student and as a person.

Studying abroad means getting themost out of your degree. You get totravel, live in another culture, studyand socialise with people all over theworld. It’s an experience that stayswith you for the rest of your life.

To find out more about our universityand our city, read on. At the back ofthe book, our step by step guideshows you how to apply. If you feelthe Sheffield experience is for you,see your Study Abroad adviser today.

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We are here Right in the heart of the country, only two hours bytrain from London. Our central location makesSheffield an ideal base for travel, so you’ll get the mostout of your stay.

London: 169 miles/270 kilometres fromSheffield, 2 hours 7 minutes by train.Manchester Airport: 43 miles/70 kilometresfrom Sheffield, 1 hour 15 minutes by train.York: 60 miles/96 kilometres from Sheffield,about an hour by train.Edinburgh: 225 miles/362 kilometres fromSheffield, 4 hours by train.Dublin: Under an hour by air from nearbyRobin Hood Doncaster airport.

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England's proximity to Europemade it both cheap and easy toarrange travel during, before orafter the semester. There is evenan airport (Robin Hood) not farfrom Sheffield. Flights to Dublinwere very cheap – approximately£30 return!Jessica Fletcher University of WollongongAustralia

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A vibrant city campusA major city on the edge of the Peak District National Park. An urbancentre with a strong sense of community. The atmosphere is sofriendly and easy-going you’ll begin to feel at home immediately.

Students from all over the world are an important part of the life ofthe city. There are plenty of services, shops, cafes and bars gearedtowards the student budget. Campus is just five minutes’ walk fromthe city centre, so you can really make the most of your free time.

Find out more about the city: page 16University accommodation: page 24

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THIRD-LOWEST COST OF LIVING FOR STUDENTSNATWEST STUDENTLIVING INDEX 2008

ONE OF THE UK’SSAFEST MAJOR CITIESGOVERNMENTSTATISTICS

WINNER OF FOUR QUEEN’SANNIVERSARY PRIZES, THE MOSTDISTINGUISHED PRIZE OF ITS KINDFOR UK UNIVERSITIES.

RANKED THIRD IN THE UK FORTEACHING QUALITY – TWENTY-NINESUBJECTS AWARDED ‘EXCELLENT’RATING IN MOST RECENT NATIONALASSESSMENT.

RESEARCH PARTNERS INCLUDEBOEING, ROLLS-ROYCE,ASTRAZENECA.

RANKED AMONG THE UK’S VERYBEST FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES,POLITICS, CIVIL ENGINEERING, AND MORE.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI INCLUDEFIVE NOBEL PRIZEWINNERS.

WORLD-RENOWNED EXPERTS INMANY FIELDS, INCLUDING BIOLOGY,ENGINEERING, AND ROBOTICS.

93 PER CENT OF STAFF ASSESSED IN2008 INVOLVED IN WORLD-LEADINGOR INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDRESEARCH.

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A leading UK universityA semester or a year at Sheffield is going to enhanceyour degree. What you learn here will give you a freshperspective on your subject, and make your resuméstand out from the crowd.

We are at the forefront of world research. That means that what we teach you is informed by thevery latest developments in each discipline. Ourexpertise produces courses that make a realdifference to your future.

Studying and socialising with British undergraduatesand thousands of others from 120 different countries,you’ll experience the best that British education andBritish life have to offer.

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Needless to say, the academicstandard is high, so all yourhard work pays off. I am proud to say that I spent anacademic year at the Universityof Sheffield.Claire SaadiaUniversity of New MexicoUSA

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The Peak District National Park One of the most spectacular areas ofnatural beauty in the UK is just minutesfrom Sheffield by bus or train. The PeakDistrict National Park covers 555 squaremiles of unspoilt countryside. Its peaks,moors, rivers, woodland and wildlife areprotected by law and preserved for thebenefit of the public.

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Live musicEvery night of the week, the pubs and bars of Sheffield are alive with the sounds of up and coming newbands. Larger venues attract famousnames from around the world. OurStudents’ Union is a key venue fortouring bands and DJs.

Eating outThere are hundreds of restaurants andcafes in Sheffield. Many of them are inthe West Street area near campus. Hereyou’ll find English, Indian, Italian, Thai,Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican,Lebanese – all at prices to suit thestudent budget. Vegetarians are cateredfor everywhere.

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Club scene Sheffield’s club life is world-renowned. Legends likeThe Leadmill continue to thrive, while new clubs likePlug and Fez are added to the eclectic mix all the time.The Forum hosts a different event every night: salsa,hip-hop, retro funk, house. Bars like Bungalows andBears insist on a laid-back atmosphere.

Sheffield is a student partytown with a great socialnetwork. It is ten minutes awayfrom the beautiful countrysideand has the old Englishbuildings in the city centre. TheUniversity is spread out in agorgeous area with parks andcafes all around. Everyone isfriendly and everyone is thereto have a good time. Go toSheffield! You won’t regret it! Georgia GregoryUniversity of WollongongAustralia

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Sport Sport is big in Sheffield. There areworld-class facilities at Don ValleyInternational Stadium, Sheffield Arena,and Ponds Forge swimming and divingcomplex. Sheffield Ski Village is thelargest dry ski slope in Europe. The PeakDistrict National Park is a haven for rockclimbers, walkers and cyclists.

Our rugby, ice hockey and basketballteams compete at international level.The city also hosts national athleticsevents, the world snookerchampionship, speedway and more.Our two football clubs SheffieldWednesday and Sheffield United arefamous for atmosphere and action.

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Sheffield TheatresThe Crucible, Lyceum and Studiotheatres form the biggest theatrecomplex in the UK outside London.Groundbreaking productions, classics,family entertainments and famousnames all year round. Discount ticketsare available for students.www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

The ShowroomThe second-largest independent cinemain the UK and the centre for Sheffield’sserious cinephiles. The weeklyprogramme takes in modern, classic, andworld cinema. Major film festivals are heldhere every year. The Showroom bar is apopular meeting place with students.Student tickets are £3.00 on Mondaysand Tuesdays, £4.30 at all other times. www.showroom.org.uk

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Shopping There are shops and supermarkets on every corneroffering great value deals. If you like the finer things inlife, you won’t be disappointed either. Sheffield haseverything from designer clothes stores to streetmarkets. A short tram ride from the University is thehuge Meadowhall shopping centre: 270 stores underone roof, restaurants and a cinema complex.

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ArtAcross the square from the theatres isthe award-winning Millennium Galleries,linked to the Tate and the V&A inLondon. Admission is free, but chargesapply for touring exhibitions. Sheffield isalso home to the Graves Art Gallery, the£17m Weston Park Museum, and theSite gallery for contemporary art.www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk

Taking six months to studyabroad at the University ofSheffield was probably one ofthe best decisions of my life sofar. From the moment I arrivedto the sad day that I left, I had anabsolute blast!Cameron HeathUniversity of WollongongAustralia

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Transport Frequent buses and trams make it easyto get around the city and the suburbs.There are good links to all major citiesand airports. You can buy a studentcard that gives you a discount on busand train fares.

Further informationUK trains www.networkrail.co.ukSheffield buseswww.firstmainline.co.ukSheffield tramswww.supertram.comManchester International Airport www.manchesterairport.co.ukRobin Hood Airport www.robinhoodairport.com

WeatherPart of the charm of living in England isin watching the seasons change. Over ayear in Sheffield you can experience arange of weather conditions, from hot,sunny days to temperatures just belowfreezing. We have at least a few days ofsnow every winter. For a full academicyear you’ll need scarves and gloves aswell as sunglasses.

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Living hereWe aim to give you as broad a choice as possible.When we offer you a place at Sheffield, we send youour Home From Home brochure with details of allUniversity accommodation. In the meantime, here’s anidea of what to expect.

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The Endcliffe VillageCatered and self-catering accommodation, in thequiet suburbs west of the city centre – a ten-minutebus ride from campus. There’s a mix of brand newapartments and refurbished Victorian buildings. At thecentre of the village is The Edge, a state-of-the-artcomplex with a bar, cafe, dining hall, IT facilities andsocial space. Work on the neighbouring RanmoorVillage is almost complete.

I did not want to leave sucha nice place and saygoodbye to the people Imet. I had a lovely year.Yumi InoueOhuo UniversityJapan

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City and Central CampusSelf-catering accommodation is available in the citycentre, within easy walking distance of the maincampus. Lectures, the Students’ Union and theattractions of the city are all on your doorstep.

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Catered accommodationMeals are provided and included in thecost. Rooms are single, with either aprivate bathroom or access to sharedfacilities. Most rooms have internetconnections. All our cateredaccommodation is in the leafy Endcliffeand Ranmoor student villages, a veryshort bus or bike ride from campus.

Self-catering If you prefer to be more independentand prepare your own meals, this is foryou. Self-catering accommodation isavailable in the Student Villages and inthe City and Central Campus area.Rooms are usually single with private orshared bathroom facilities, plusinternet connections.

How much does it cost?Rents vary depending on the type ofroom, facilities and location. For anoverview of accommodation and otherliving costs, see page 29.

Our guaranteeYou are guaranteed a place inUniversity accommodation providedyou meet certain simple conditions. Fordetails see our website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/housing

Private accommodationPrivate accommodation in the city is anoption, but there is no guarantee ofavailability. The other drawback is youwon’t necessarily share with otherstudents. We don’t recommend privateaccommodation to students staying forone semester only, as it can be difficultto get a contract for such a shortperiod of time.

Everything about the experiencewas positive. I enjoyed thesubjects I studied, I loved living inEndcliffe Vale Flats, I met somany wonderful people, Itravelled around England andEurope and I made the most ofbeing independent and lookingafter myself.Jessica FletcherUniversity of WollongongAustralia

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Your moneyWe can’t say how much you’ll spend in ayear on food, socialising and clothes asevery student is different. We can tell youa pint of milk costs around 40p. Thelaunderette in the Students’ Union costs£1.10 per wash, 55p per dry. For £15, youcould buy a new pair of jeans or go to thecinema three times.

There are other expenses to account for,such as books for your course, and anytravel you have planned. Again, costsdepend on the individual. You could takethe train to London for as little as £10, orfly to Dublin from around £30.

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How much will studying in Sheffield cost?Tuition fees 2010–11One semester £5,250 Academic year (two semesters) £8,900

AccommodationUniversity accommodation costs for 2008–09 are between £70 and£130 per week depending on the type of room you rent.

Personal possessions insurance £10Accommodation Deposit £150

Police registration(if applicable) £34

Some optional extrasU Sport centre membership £28 per monthor pay as you go (£3.50 or £2.50 per session)Meet and Greet SchemeFrom Manchester airport £25 From Robin Hood Doncaster/Sheffield Airport £10 Residential orientation and induction programme (September arrivals only) £99

Tuition, accommodation and services fees are subject to annualreview. For the latest information, please see our website.

Deposits Deposits and police registration fees apply whetheryou stay for one semester or a year.SportU Sport membership can be paid monthly.For details on costs See our website:www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/

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Our Study Abroad ProgrammeIf you’re an undergraduate and you’ve already completed at least oneyear of your degree, the Study Abroad Programme is youropportunity to experience life in another culture and enrich youracademic career. At Sheffield, we work to ensure that you make themost of this opportunity.

We provide an experience geared towards the individual, with anemphasis on academic quality. The modules (courses) you take arepart of our regular curriculum, so you’ll study alongside homestudents and become fully integrated into British university life.You’ll be allocated an academic adviser to guide you through yourstay with us.

Expect new challenges and new rewards. Sheffield can give you afresh perspective on your subject and on life. You’ll grow inconfidence and independence, returning to your home institution tocomplete your degree with renewed enthusiasm.

SPEND A SEMESTER OR A YEAR STUDYING AT SHEFFIELDEARN CREDITS TO TRANSFERBACK TO YOUR HOME UNIVERSITYTRAVEL, MAKE NEW FRIENDS,BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS

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When you arrive in the UKMeet and Greet schemeBefore the autumn semester begins, we send representatives toManchester and Robin Hood (Doncaster) airports to welcomeinternational students as they arrive in the UK. We arrange transportto the campus and to University accommodation. There is a smallcharge for this service and you need to book a place. Please note theservice is only available to autumn semester arrivals.

Residential orientation and inductionprogrammeThis scheme, for September arrivals, gives you the chance to spendfive days with other new international students preparing for studiesand adjusting to life in Sheffield. We also run a mini-orientation forspring arrivals. The scheme is not compulsory, but we recommend it– it’s a great way to meet people and get settled in before termbegins. We will send you details before you leave for Sheffield.

Police registrationStudents from some countries are required to register with thepolice. You will usually be given more information by the ImmigrationOfficers at your port of arrival, or by the British Embassy when youreceive your visa. Further information about Meet and Greet,Orientation, and Police Registration:www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/international

I’ve learned so muchstudying abroad atthe University ofSheffield, both in andout of the classroom.I’ve gained a lot ofindependence andreally opened myeyes to the rest ofthe world. Make themost of your time.Rachel BlazuckiUniversity ofMaryland atCollege ParkUSA

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Support for internationalstudents

Whether you’re with us for a semesteror a year, you’re part of our communityand your wellbeing is important to us. Ateam of advisers in Student Supportand Guidance works closely withcolleagues throughout the Universityand the Union of Students to providethe best possible services for you.There’s an extensive network of welfareand advice services to help you adjustto life here and give practical help whenyou need it. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/

RepresentationEach year, the Union of Students electsan international graduate of theUniversity to the post of InternationalStudents Officer. The officer’s full-timejob is to coordinate events forinternational students and ensure thatyour views are represented at all times.For more about our Union of Students,see page 34.

Disabled and dyslexicstudentsWe are committed to respondingquickly and effectively to the needs ofdisabled and/or dyslexic students. Ifyou have any additional supportrequirements please advise StudentSupport and Guidance staff as soon aspossible. Further information: www.sheffield.ac.uk/disability

FaithThe multi-faith Chaplaincy Serviceprovides information and advice forstudents of all faith communities.Chaplains and religious advisers areavailable to everyone within theUniversity to provide care and support,as well as opportunities for religiousobservance.

HealthIn the UK, everyone is automaticallyentitled to free National Health Service(NHS) treatment as long as they areresident in the UK for six months ormore. Charges are made for dental andoptical care. Medical insurance is notmandatory, but it is stronglyrecommended. The University does notoffer insurance policies to overseasstudents. If you want to take outinsurance, you must make your ownarrangements.

The University Health Service The University runs an award-winningHealth Centre for students at the heartof the campus. Our team of doctors andnurses provide a full range of generalmedical services, without charge, underthe terms of the NHS. Additionalservices include travel vaccinations andhealth advice.

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The University LibraryServiceAs a student at Sheffield you’ll haveaccess to one of the biggest universitylibraries in the country, with some 1.3million items of stock.

Our new £23m Information Commonscentre is open to all students 24/7 soyou can study how you like when youlike. There are over 500 PCs in thebuilding and wireless internet accessthroughout.

Computer centres Full internet access and all othersoftware applications are available tostudents free of charge. Computercentres are situated all over campus:simply walk in, sit down and start work. Over 1,000 networked PCs areavailable. To store your work, you willbe given a secure account on theUniversity network.

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First-class facilities

In British universities, the union is thecentre of student life. Run by studentsfor students, it gives everyone thechance to contribute and make thingshappen. A team of elected officers takecare of all students’ interests and makesure their voices are heard.Universities outside the UK have nothingto compare to this unique resource, soprepare to be surprised.

When you become a Sheffield student,you automatically become a member ofthe best Union of Students in the UK. Formany of our students from overseas, theUnion is what makes their experiencehere so memorable.www.sheffield.ac.uk/union

Get involvedThere are over 200 clubs and societiesbased in the Union, where like-mindedstudents get together to pursue theirhobbies and interests. Many of these arenational societies, run by internationalstudents, organising events and trips,supporting each other, and sharing theirculture with everyone.

And you don’t have to join a club to makethe most of your time here. Our award-winning Give It A Go scheme lets yousample different clubs and activitieswithout making a commitment. It’s agreat way to get to know people.

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The Union of Students BESTHIGHEREDUCATIONUNIONNUSAWARDS2008BESTSTUDENTS’UNION INTHE UKCLUBMIRRORAWARDS2004 AND2007

Seven days a weekLocated at the heart of the campus, theUnion’s shops, cafes and bars are openseven days a week, from breakfast intothe night.

There are club nights every night of theweek, attracting big-name DJs andbands from around the world. TheUnion’s Film Unit has its own 400-seatercinema, with a full programme ofmainstream and independent movies,voted for by students.

Sport and fitnessThe University recently invested £5.5million in redeveloping its sportsfacilities. There’s a high-tech gym, a 33-metre swimming pool, 45 acres ofoutdoor pitches, tennis, squash andbadminton courts, and one of thebiggest bouldering walls in the country.

Our sports programme is one of thelargest of its kind in the country, withover 800 teams playing dozens of sports.The facilities are very popular with ourinternational students, who have a habitof making a big impression in oursporting leagues. All USport facilitieshave disabled access routes.www.sheffield.ac.uk/usport

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Joining student societies andhaving a close-knit group offriends helped me make themost of my year. Studyingabroad is simply invaluable foreverything it allows you to learn,in and out of the classroom.Lykara Iann ChartersUniversity of Maryland at College Park USA

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Period of studyWe recommend you attend Sheffieldfor a full academic year. The benefitsare obvious: you will learn more, andyour experience of living and studying inthe UK will be richer. However, if youcan’t spend a whole year away fromhome, it is possible to apply for theautumn (fall) or the spring semesteronly and still have a very rewardingexperience.

Whichever you choose, attendance forthe full 15-week period of eachsemester is important if you want tocomplete your modules (courses) andget the most out of your stay.

General entryrequirementsYou must be currently registered atyour home university/college on anundergraduate degree. You need atleast a B average (minimum 3.0 GradePoint Average for Canadian and USstudents) in your major and relatedsubjects.

If English is not your first language, youmust have the required TOEFL or IELTSscores.

If you do not have the necessary gradesin your major and related subjects, youwon’t be automatically rejected.Departments can use their discretionbut there must be extenuating reasonsfor your lower grades.

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English languagerequirementsTo apply for a place you need aminimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT orIELTS 6.0.

Some departments require higherscores of TOEFL 575 to 680 PBT orIELTS 6.5-8. For details see the StudyAbroad website.

Conditional offersIf your TOEFL or IELTS score falls belowthe required level at application stage,you can still apply for a place on theprogramme. You will be required toimprove your TOEFL/IELTS score to theacademic department requirementbefore the start of registration atSheffield.

English Language Teaching Centre(ELTC)If you haven’t met the required TOEFL/IELTS score, or if you want to refreshyour skills, we can help. The ELTC runscourses in English Language and StudySkills to prepare you for theprogramme.

For applicants joining in September,there are ELTC courses beginning inApril, July, and August. The centre alsoruns an International Summer Schoolwith four start dates in July and August.

ELTC courses focus on English foracademic as well as everyday purposes. You will practise your essaywriting skills, read academic texts, takenotes in lectures, and join in seminars.All ELTC students take a test at the endof their course.

For details on English Language coursesand how to apply, see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc

ELTC courses for creditsIf you can’t meet our English Languagerequirements for when term starts, youcan take a ELTC modules (courses)while you’re here. You won’t be able totake modules in an academicdepartment until you have met theindividual department English Languagerequirements. Credits from ELTCmodules are taught for free duringterm time, you earn credits and theycan be transferred to your homeuniversity. For details go towww.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/courseand click on the Directory of Modules.

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Courses at Sheffield are known as modules.Modules are made up of regularly scheduledclass sessions of one or more hours per weekduring the semester. Depending on the subjectarea, these may include lectures, seminars,tutorials and labs.

• You will take modules alongside British andinternational students on full degreeprogrammes at Sheffield.

• British degrees are structured so thatstudents declare their major from thebeginning and study that subject for theduration of their degree. Students move uplevels of courses to complete their degree.

• Students on these courses already have anin-depth knowledge of their degree subjectand will often have studied the subject athigh school too.

• Study Abroad students usually take modulesoffered at level 100 only. This level best suitsstudents studying a subject for the first time.

• If you have completed more advancedclasses at your home institution in anappropriate department, you may be allowedto take level 200 and/or 300 (3rd-year)modules.

• Don’t assume a direct correlation betweenthe 100, 200, and 300 levels used at Sheffield,and the course numbering system at yourhome institution.

• Study Abroad students can only takeundergraduate modules offered by thedepartments listed opposite.

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Aerospace Engineering

Animal and Plant Sciences

Archaeology and Prehistory

Architectural Studies*

Automatic Control and SystemsEngineering

Biblical Studies

Biomedical Science

Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemistry

Civil and Structural Engineering

Computer Science

East Asian Studies

Economics

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Engineering Materials

English Language and Linguistics

English Language Teaching Centre

English Literature

French

Geography

Germanic Studies

Hispanic Studies

History*

Human Communication Sciences*

Information Studies

Journalism Studies*

Landscape

Management School

Mechanical Engineering

Modern Languages Teaching Centre

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Music*

Philosophy

Physics

Politics*

Psychology*

Russian and Slavonic Studies

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Sociological Studies

Town and Regional Planning

Study in any of these departments

*Department has limited choice of courses

Can’t see your major?That doesn’t mean we don’t offer the modules you need. For a full list of subject areas, see our website:www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/handbook/

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Credit values andworkloadMost individual modules are worth 10or 20 Sheffield credits. Theundergraduate workload for oneacademic year of a Sheffield degreecourse is 120 credits, or 60 for onesemester. You should therefore choosea group of modules that add up to theappropriate number of credits for yourperiod of study abroad.

Under special circumstances and withthe written approval of your homeinstitution, it may be possible toregister for fewer credits. Theminimum allowed is 100 Sheffieldcredits over a full academic year or 40Sheffield credits for a semester.

Choosing your modulesYou may choose modules across asmany departments as you wish, as longas you can fit them into your timetable,and you have the required academicbackground for each module.

When you apply, you will choosemodules that are required for yourmajor (main) area of study, and othersin non-major areas. By this we mean theones you must take (major) at Sheffieldand the ones you would like to take(non major) and that are flexible.

We can confirm in advance whetheryou have been accepted on the majormodules you have chosen. Your non-major choices are passed on to therelevant departments, and you candiscuss your requirements withacademic advisers during registration.

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Getting started

You and your academic advisers should lookcarefully at the modules on offer at Sheffield.You need to be sure that the level of studyhere is right for you, and that the modules youchoose meet your degree requirements.Remember, the module levels here don’tnecessarily correlate with your homeuniversity levels.

For information on a module and its creditvalue see our Directory of Modules atwww.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/course and click on the relevant department.

Most undergraduate modules are prefixedwith a number between 0 and 599. You are noteligible to take graduate modules which startwith a 6.

The Study Abroad Academic HandbookThis unique online resource is designed tohelp you find more detailed information on anymodule or department quickly and easily. Visitwww.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseasand click on the Study Abroad AcademicHandbook link.

RememberPlease concentrate on your major subjects.These are the essential courses you must take,and the ones which will be confirmed beforeyou arrive.

You must officially register for each of yourchosen modules once you arrive on campus.Guidelines on registration will be sent to youbefore you leave for Sheffield.

You will have another chance to change majorand non-major modules after your arrival andregistration at Sheffield. This is the add/dropperiod.

We can’t guarantee that all your modules willstill be available after you arrive on campus.Please don’t worry about this. Academicadvisers will be on hand during registration togive you general advice about alternativemodule options.

Talk to former Sheffield Study Abroadstudents from your countryIf you are thinking of studying here, we may beable to arrange for you and your parents tospeak with students from your country whohave studied in Sheffield. Contact theInternational Exchanges Unit for details.

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1 23How to apply

STEP 1Exchange students:Your home universitymust nominate you for anexchange. We will thenemail you details of howto apply online.

Study Abroad (fee paying)students:Email the InternationalExchanges Unit:ieu@sheffield.ac.uk torequest the log in andpassword for the onlineapplication.

STEP 2Read the OnlineApplication Notes andvisit the Study AbroadAcademic Handbook.

STEP 3Make a list of major andnon-major modules. Major modules are theones you MUST take.Non-major modules arethe ones you would like totake alongside your majorsubject and the oneswhich are flexible.

4STEP 4Complete the onlineapplication form,following the notescarefully. 5STEP 5Scan your supporting

documents in one PDF file. Email them to theInternational Exchanges Unitat: ieu@sheffield.ac.uk. You don’t have to mail themas well.

1. Up-to-date transcriptOriginal document, in English.

2. Reasons for applyingMaximum 1,000 words.

3. One academic reference Must be from someone who teaches you.

4. English language proficiency certificate TOEFL or IELTS – only if English is not your firstlanguage.

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67STEP 6The InternationalExchanges Unit willprocess your applicationand send it to theacademic department(s)for review.

Because of the amount ofapplications we receive,this is the most time-consuming part of theprocess.

STEP 7Once all academicdecisions have beenreceived, the InternationalExchanges Unit willprepare your offerpackage.

This will be mailed to yourhome address that yougive on your on lineapplication form. Housinginformation will also besent to you at this time.

DeadlinesFull year and autumn (fall) semester only: 23 May 2010.

Spring semester only: 18 October 2010.

We recommend that you apply as early aspossible to ensure that you receive allnecessary information in good time.

What happens after you receive myapplication?Once you have applied online and emailed yoursupporting documents, the whole processusually takes around 4–6 weeks. If you don'treceive an offer package within six weeks, don'tworry, this doesn't mean there is a problemwith your application. It just means that thedepartment you applied for has a lot ofapplications to consider.

?THEN WHAT?Read the documentscarefully. Scan and emailthe acceptance form backto us by the givendeadline. This confirmsthat you accept the offerof a place. We can thensend you a visa letter foryour visa application.

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Funding your studiesStudying overseas is a major undertaking,personally and financially. We aim to help allinternational students identify potentialopportunities for financial assistance.

Sheffield is certified with the US Departmentof Education as an approved overseas highereducation provider. This means Americanstudents will be able to bring to Sheffield anyfinancial aid/loans for which they are eligible.

Wherever you are, free information aboutfederal, state, institutional and private aidshould also be available to you through youron-campus financial aid or Study Abroadadviser, your nearest British Council Office orBritish Embassy and the reference section ofyour local library.

Further information:www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/prospective/funding.html

Part-time workMost international students (with the correctvisa) on courses of more than six months areallowed to seek part-time work for up to 20hours per week during the academic year.

Further information:www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/international/working.html

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Exchange agreementsIn addition to our Study Abroad partnerships, we have a number of exchange agreements withleading research universities in North America, Asia and Australasia. We add new universities toour list all the time. For the most up-to-date info, see our web pages.

If you are studying at one of the following universities, contact the equivalent of the Study Abroadoffice on your home campus for information about studying at the University of Sheffield.

Australia• Griffith University• Monash University• University of Queensland• University of Sydney• University of Western Australia• University of Wollongong

Canada• McGill University• McMaster University• University of Alberta• University of Toronto • University of Waterloo

Hong Kong• Hong Kong University• The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Japan• Akita International University• Chuo University• Doshisha University• Hiroshima University• Hosei University• International Christian University• Kanazawa University• Keio University• Kobe University• Kyoto University• Kyushu University• Meiji University• Nagoya University• Okayama University• Otaru University of Commerce• Rikkyo University• Ritsumeikan University• Seijo University• Sophia University• Tsukuba University• University of the Ryukyus• Yamaguchi University• Yokohama National University• Waseda University

Korea• Yonsei University• Sungyunkwan University

Singapore• National University of Singapore

USA• Case Western Reserve University• Drexel University • Georgia Institute of Technology• Montana State University – Bozeman• Oregon State University• University at Buffalo (SUNY)• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign• University of Maryland at College Park• University of New Mexico at Albuquerque• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill• University of Oklahoma – Norman• University of Pittsburgh• University of Texas at Austin• University of Wisconsin – Madison (Faculty

of Engineering only)• University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

University

Global Engineering Education Exchange ProgramEngineering students at any of the US memberinstitutions should contact their home campusStudy Abroad offices, for further informationabout this opportunity.

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Provisional Dates for Residential Orientationand Induction Programme 13–18 September 2010

Intro Week 20–26 September 2010

Autumn Semester 27 September 2010–5 February 2011

Christmas Vacation 18 December 2010–16 January 2011

Examination Period 17 January 2011–5 February 2011

Provisional dates for Spring SemesterOrientation Programme 4–6 February 2011

Spring Semester 7 February 2011–11 June 2011

Easter Vacation 9 April 2011–3 May 2011

Examination Period 19 May 2011–11 June 2011

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