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4.12 / 5 based on 157 reviews
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“Integrated learning”
KC B
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Architecture, 2019
Overall
Sheffield Hallam University is great in that we are not only taught how to be good architects but we are being pushed to be great 'environmental' architects. We are learning how to build and design sustainable structures and we are being taught alongside that, how to be very aesthetic and very functionalist. The lecturers are very helpful in showing us precedents and examples of good sustainable architecture. We learn about techniques which can minimise the use of energy to keep a building cool during the summer and warm during the winter. The course also integrates necessary software design, meaning that once you graduate, you leave with a well rounded knowledge of architecture from deigning on paper to designing on software and from designing an aesthetic functionalist exterior to designing a pleasing interior.
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Pros
You graduate with a well earned degree and amass a wealth of knowledge of good sustainable and well functioning design
Cons
you have to purchase your own materials for drawing, and for making models
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“Solid university with plenty of well equipped facilities and great staff”
Mathew H
Brazil, Undergraduate
Cinematography, 2013
Overall
Upon taking my BA degree in Film & Media Production I was met with incredibly knowledgeable and passionate lecturers who helped make the course that much more enjoyable.
The facilities are well maintained and the equipment for students to hire out for their projects are above average, allowing you to partake in all activities effectively enough.
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Pros
Great staff, good facilities, okay gear to hire out for projects
Cons
Some of the gear to hire out is a little out-dated
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Eveline P
Overall
I wish I had known...
I did not know that there is quite a lot of course work to do. Most of it was based on writing assignments.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I really liked my courses, they were all from the environment-school, and the teachers/lecturers are very friendly and helpful
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Concerning travelling, sightseeing or going out you can go to the tourist information and get a Visit-Sheffield-Guide for free. It has lots of information and tips for every taste.
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“A lot of different cultures at the same place”
Antoni R
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Economics, 2021
Overall
The university approaches most modules in a more practical way rather than a purely theoretical way and I think that is really useful for the students, it makes it easier to engage and you really feel that you are learning something.
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Pros
Practical approach
Cons
Too many mandatory modules (not enough elective modules)
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Sebastian D
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Independence, the conditions in the contract can be negotiated individually, limited number of house mates so you share responsibilities
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Personal comments
The housing at the sheffield hallam university is managed by the accommodation office. For international student there is a chance to apply for a university accomodation prior arrival, but I choose the way of finding a house in the so called 'house hunting week'. Therefor the office offers trips to houses, owned by scrutinised landlords.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The understanding in the lecturs was ok at the beginning and I think I improved every week, same in written assignments. The communication with english students coming from the south was better than with people from the north. After few month I understood as far as possible the Yorkshire accent, but to be honest, I guess I will never know which bargain the cashiers at WHSmith wanted to offer me.
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