Student Reviews
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4.31 / 5
Accommodation
4.13/ 5
Graduate Careers
4.22/ 5
Course Quality
4.26/ 5
Social Life
4.61/ 5
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An great university
Firstly the university has an amazing building for engineering, The Diamond, which has lots of facilities. I have most my lectures here and at least one lab here every week. As well as labs the diamond has many study areas, computer rooms, a library and silent study areas.
I study 6 modules per semester and in my first and second year have also done an engineering challenge week in the Christmas exam period. The modules, although challenging, are all taught in different styles therefore doesn't get repetitive and boring. The engineering challenge week is also very useful as it introduces you into working with other disciplinaries and in groups, working to meet deadlines. All skills and more which are helpful when applying for jobs.
In my first year i stayed in university accomodation in ranmoor. This was about a 25 minute walk from university and therefore is in a nice quiet area as it is not in the city centre. The accomodation was well maintained and cleaners came every few weeks, there was shops nearby and a free gym and study spaces.
The university offers a lot of social activities. There are lots of societies to join and the university also has a club inside the student union. Although i am on a very demanding course there is also time for social activities, societies and part time work.
Very good university
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Civil Engineering, Year 2
Endcliffe student accommodation was one of the best I saw when visiting uni’s before entering Sheffield, and I still hold this belief after living there for 1 year. The room spaces are lovely with well sized communal areas, and the actual accommodation campus was very green and pretty to be around.
The university really benefited from the opening of the diamond, with high tech lab spaces and lots of study areas (although there is still need for more and the space could be more efficiently used). The information commons is a great space to work in and it being a 24/7 library really helps. The sports facilities are okay, gym prices are a bit high and some of the space seems such as the squash courts need better mantaining. The current closure of the outdoor netball and hockey pitch is also a great lose.
The course has a lot of contact hours so you are getting your money’s worth for your education. The teaching level is also of high quality, with a good number of assignments that are very applicable to future career scenarios (should this be group work, multi discipline design projects or lab studies).
Sheffield is a very well balanced city. The Heart of the City is filled with lots of shops, eateries, bar and a good number of places to go dance the night away. Kelham Island is an absolute treasure for anyone who loves a good Craft beer or Ale, with places such as Cutlery Works just opening. On the outskirts of the city and one bus journey away is the peak district, so if the busy lifestyle isn’t for you there’s an easy escape for some beautiful hikes !
If you want to go into the engineering feel, the Sheffield civil engineering course will set you up for life. The experience and knowledge you gain is of the top level, something which is recognised by many of the top firms in the industry, reflected on the number of students who leave the uni with a graduate scheme secured. It’s hard work, and it’s a lot of lectures, but it’s completely worth it.