Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Master's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee27,650GBP
- Start dateOct
- QS Ranking#82
Program overview
What The University of Sheffield says about their program:
Urban Planning is an undergraduate program at the University of Sheffield. Gain the skills, knowledge and qualification to enter planning and related professions with our four-year integrated masters degree.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Required grades
A levels
ABB
International Baccalaureate (IB)
33
All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on required grades.
Other grade requirements
- IB: 32, with B in a social-science based extended essay
Additional requirements
Documents
- Evidence of academic qualifications required for the chosen course
- English-language qualification evidence, where required
Essays and statements
- Personal statement submitted through UCAS
Recommendations
- Academic reference submitted through UCAS
Selection
- Course-specific selection procedures, where required
Tests and examinations
- Course-specific admissions tests or assessments, where required
Scholarships at The University of Sheffield
A competitive scholarship worth up to £17,500 (£10,000 discount in year one, then £2,500 annually) for undergraduate students currently studying at a GEMS School in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, or Egypt who are joining the University of Sheffield. Explicitly restricted to overseas fee-paying, self-funded international students eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee; excludes Medicine and Dentistry. Selection is based on academic and extracurricular achievement.
A tuition fee discount worth £2,500 per year (up to £10,000 for four-year programmes) for new international undergraduate students starting in September. Covers all undergraduate degree courses except Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200). Eligibility explicitly requires being self-funded and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes (i.e., international, non-sponsored students); awarded automatically as a fee discount, renewable each year with an average of 60%+ and 120 credits.
A competitive award worth up to £17,500 (£10,000 off tuition in year one, then £2,500 annually) for undergraduate students entering the University of Sheffield in September from the NCUK International Foundation Year or International Year One at Sino-British College. Explicitly for overseas fee-paying, self-funded international students who are not sponsored students. Selection is based on academic profile and achievements.
A competitive scholarship worth up to £17,500 (£10,000 discount in year one, then £2,500 annually) for undergraduate students currently studying an English Schools Foundation (ESF) programme who are joining the University of Sheffield in September. Explicitly for overseas fee-paying, self-funded international students eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee; excludes Medicine and Dentistry. Requires maintaining a 60%+ average and 120 credits annually to continue.
A competitive scholarship worth up to £17,500 (£10,000 discount in year one, then £2,500 annually) for undergraduate students who are registered with Inspire Development Academy (IDA) and joining the University of Sheffield in September. Explicitly for overseas fee-paying, self-funded international students eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee; excludes Medicine and Dentistry. Requires maintaining IDA membership and a 60%+ average with 120 credits per year to continue.
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Fees
The University of Sheffield offers a fixed-fee guarantee for international students, ensuring the same tuition fee for each year of a multi-year course. Students can find guidance on fee status and planning their finances for studying at Sheffield.
Fee information
- Pathway tuition
from £22,500 to £26,250 per year
What is the cost of living near The University of Sheffield?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £755 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £619 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £152 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £36 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £14 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £122 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | £134 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £10 |
| Gym membership | £34 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and ucas.com (Editorial estimate).
Visa requirements for The University of Sheffield
Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at The University of Sheffield.