大学本科
大多数离开中国校园的学生都将完成12年的全日制教育，而离开英国校园的学生都将完成13年的教育。因此大部分申请大学课程的中国学生需要额外学习一年的本科预科课程，并且在被接受学习一门专业之前具备适当的英语水平。例如，这可能是一年的在中国或者在英国的本科预科课程，或诸如A级课程或BTEC课程的相当课程。
硕士预课
谢菲尔德哈勒姆大学为国际学生提供4个方向的硕士预科课程. 硕士预科针对尚未达到硕士入学要求的学生. 包括: 计算机与英语, 工程学与英语, 传媒与英语, 艺术设计与英语, 商务与英语.
另外,我们还有英语类硕士预科: 英语与学术及职业技能(Graduate Certificate in English with Academic and Professional Skills). 以上前四类专业硕士预科涵盖该英语预科课程, 以让学生具备更加纯熟的英语水平,以及硕士课程所需要的学术与职业方面的技能.
北方大学联盟 (NCUK)
谢菲尔德哈勒姆大学是英国北方大学联盟(Northern Consortium UK, NCUK)的合作伙伴之一。NCUK建立了国际预科课程(International Foundation Year, IFY)，给进入其合作大学进行本科学习做准备。IFY为使各学科的学生达到一定程度而做准备，包括商业、科学和工程等学科。培养元素包括学术英语和关键技能。全世界有许多中心都提供IFY，其中包括成都、重庆、广州、青岛、武汉、北京和苏州。我们保证为通过IFY课程的学生在合作大学中获得学习的席位。自从1987年成立以来，NCUK已帮助超过8250名学生赴英国学习。有关详细信息，请访问NCUK的网站(www.ncuk.ac.uk)。
研究生
如果满足英语语言和学科知识要求，并且在中国完成了四年本科学业或在英国完成本科课程的中国学生，就有资格申请学习研究生课程。完成更短课程（例如三年大学文凭）的学生可能需要在获得录取前学习硕士预科课程。
毕业文凭（硕士预科）
谢菲尔德哈勒姆大学为没有满足研究生课程最低要求的留学生提供五类硕士预科课程：商业和英语硕士预科、艺术设计和英语、计算机与英语、工程学与英语、传媒与英语。这些课程培养英语语言技能和学科知识，为学生开始学习商业相关或艺术设计类的研究生课程做好准备。成功完成这些课程会确保获得选定研究生课程的一个席位。
NCUK硕士预科课程
NCUK还在中国成都、青岛、武汉、北京和上海的中心提供硕士预科课程(PMP)。根据学生之前具备的资格和英语语言熟练程度，PMP的时间分为3、6或9个月不等。学习的核心内容包括学术英语和学习技能。成功完成课程可确保在NCUK合作大学之一获得一个席位。
英语语言
我们的大部分本科课程要求IELTS分数6.0、TOEFL计算机考试分数235或同等水平。研究生课程最低要求为IELTS 6.0，一些专业具有更高的要求。您可以在中国的考试中心参加IELTS考试，如果希望在开始课程之前到英国学习英语，也可以在大学这里参加考试。学术英语预备课程在夏季进行，目标是为在九月开始学业的留学生做好语言和学习技巧方面的准备，并且培养您参与到大学生活方方面面的技能。有关英语语言课程的明细，请参见我们的TESOL中心网站www.shu.ac.uk/tesol。
即使您获得了所需的IELTS分数，也会存在在到达时很难说英语或者理解英语的问题。不过一旦到达英国，您将会发现学习语言非常轻松，因为您将有大量的实践机会！即使在您的课程中有其他中国学生，在您和大学教师交流、购物或游览城市时，您将会大量使用英语，您的听说技能将突飞猛进。
如果您发现在语言方面很吃力，请寻求帮助！学校提供免费的英语语言学习支持，并且对所有留学生开放。如果您的课程允许，您可以选修学术英语课程，在成功完成课程后，您将获得20个学分。您还可以预约“语言顾问服务”，或使用“走访语言支持”。
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Most Chinese school-leavers will have completed 12 years of full-time education, whereas British school-leavers will have completed 13. The majority of Chinese applicants for undergraduate courses are therefore required to study for an extra year at foundation level and have the appropriate level of English language before being accepted onto a course. This may be a one year foundation course in China or the UK, for example, or an equivalent course such as an A level programme or BTEC course.
The Northern Consortium
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the founding partners of the Northern Consortium UK (NCUK). NCUK established the International Foundation Year (IFY) programme which is accepted by NCUK partner universities for entry onto undergraduate courses. The IFY consists of subject modules which prepare students for degrees in a wide range of subjects, including Business, Science and Engineering. Elements include English for Academic Purposes and key skills. The IFY is offered at a number of centres around the world, including the following Chinese cities: Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Wuhan, Shanghai, Changsha, Beijing and Suzhou. Students who pass the IFY programme are guaranteed a place at one of the partner universities. Since its formation in 1987, NCUK has helped more than 8250 students study in the UK. For more information see NCUK's website (www.ncuk.ac.uk).
The International Access Scheme
The University also recommends a number of foundation courses provided by UK Further Education colleges. We have teamed up with some colleges to offer the International Access Scheme. The courses offered are detailed at www.shu.ac.uk/international/foundation and usually offer combined study of academic English and subject knowledge. Students who progress to an undergraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University from one of the colleges listed here will receive an International Access bursary of £500 during their first year of study.
Postgraduate
Chinese students who have completed a four year degree in China or an undergraduate degree in the UK will usually be eligible to apply for a postgraduate course, providing they meet English language and subject knowledge requirements. Students who have completed shorter courses such as a three year diploma may be required to take a pre-masters course before being offered a place.
Graduate Diplomas
Sheffield Hallam University offers four courses aimed at international students who do not meet the minimum requirements for a postgraduate course: the Graduate Diploma in Computing and English, the Graduate Diploma in Engineering and English, the Graduate Diploma in Media and English and the Graduate Diploma in Art, Design and English.
The Graduate Diploma courses incorporate the Graduate Certificate in English with Academic and Professional Skills and study of subject specific modules. This allows you to improve your English language proficiency, and academic and professional skills required for your masters course.
NCUK Pre-Masters Programme
As described above, NCUK also provide a Pre-Masters Programme (PMP) at Chinese centres in Chengdu, Qingdao, Wuhan, Beijing and Shanghai. The PMP can be 3, 6 or 9 months in duration depending on the prior qualifications and English language proficiency of a student. Core elements include English for Academic Purposes and Learning Skills. Successful completion of the course guarantees a place at one of the NCUK partner universities.
Work experience
We may waive the need for some qualifications if you are over 21 and have substantial work experience (preferably 2 years) at an appropriate level in a relevant field.
For full details of individual course requirements see our online prospectus, www.shu.ac.uk/courses. For advice on whether you are qualified to take a particular course contact the University's Admissions Department, admissions@shu.ac.uk (undergraduate queries) or our Course Advice and Information Team, course-info@shu.ac.uk (postgraduate queries).
English language
Most of our undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, TOEFL computer-based score of 233, or equivalent. Postgraduate courses require a minimum of IELTS 6.0 and many have a higher requirement. You can take the IELTS examination at testing centres in China, or here at the University if you wish to study English in the UK before you start your course. The Pre-Sessional Course in Academic English which runs over the summer months is aimed at international students who are starting their studies in September, and develops skills which allow you to participate in all aspects of University life. For details of English language courses see our TESOL Centre website at www.shu.ac.uk/tesol.
Even if you have achieved the required IELTS score you may have concerns that you will have difficulties in speaking or understanding English when you arrive. Once in the UK, however, you will find it easier to learn as you will be getting a lot of practice! Even if you are with some other Chinese students on your course you will be using English when dealing with University staff, doing your shopping and getting around the city. Your speaking and listening skills will develop quickly.
If you find yourself struggling - get help! The University English Scheme provides free English language support and is open to all international students. If your course allows, you can take an option in English for Academic Purposes which will award you 20 credits towards your degree on successful completion. You can also make an appointment with the Language Advisory Service to go over particular pieces of work, or use Drop-In Language Support.
