Entry requirements for students from the USA

Our undergraduate entry requirements for students from the USA are as follows:

• A High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.0+

PLUS:

• 3 AP exams in relevant subjects

The grade equivalent for APs can be found below and the A level requirements are listed in our online prospectus

A Level	A*AA	AAA	AAB	ABB	BBB
AP Exam	555 from 3 APs	555 from 3 APs	554 from 3 APs	544 from 3 APs	444 from 3 APs

Please note: AP Seminar and AP Research are not accepted as A Level equivalent

College Classes 

College Classes can be considered for most courses in lieu of AP’s on a case by case basis. We require each College class to be a minimum of 3 units/credits or 1 semester in length and in an academic subject. These classes should be taken in grade 11 or 12.

Consideration will be given case by case once we have received an application. 

We typically look for grades in the region of:

A Level	A*	A	B
College Class equivalent*	A+	A/A-	B+/B/B-

*Please note these equivalences are a guideline. Exact requirements nor confirmation as to whether a specific class will be accepted in lieu of APs cannot be determined before receiving an application.

To allow us to assess the suitability of College Classes we require a specification including a grading scale and assessment method where possible. We will request this once your application has been received. 

Honors Classes are not accepted in lieu of AP Tests. 

If you are unsure about your eligibility for our programmes, please email our Recruitment Manager, Kate Gadsby-Mace, on kate.gadsby-mace@sheffield.ac.uk or our in-country International Officer, Haley Drogus, on haley.drogus@sheffield.ac.uk for further advice.

Associate's Degree

Holders of an Associate Degree at a two year Community College in the USA with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from at least 60 credits will be considered for direct admission to the first or second year of most undergraduate programmes.

Transfers

Applicants wishing to transfer from a regular undergraduate four year bachelors degree program in the USA will be considered for the first or second year of undergraduate degree programmes on a case by case basis. Applicants will be required to have a high overall current GPA and high grades in relevant individual subject areas.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate that their English is good enough to successfully complete your degree. For applicants from the USA we can accept the United States High School Diploma, Grade 12 English (completed within the United States) at Grade C or above. We can also accept related courses such as journalism, poetry, American literature, composition or similar.

How to apply

Applications should be made through UCAS. When you submit your UCAS application please provide any test scores that you have received.  Please also list any future tests you intend to sit and submit.    

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For entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc

You will usually need a 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements. 

The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.
 

For Entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD, PhD with Integrated Masters

With around 2,000 postgraduate research students from over 100 different countries, Sheffield is one of the leading centres for research training in the UK.
 
Search for a research area

You will usually need a bachelors degree AND a masters degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Some courses may consider a bachelors degree on its own if it is combined with relevant research experience. Please see our departmental web pages for specific course requirements. 

Exchange Students

Incoming exchange students should have minimum average grades equivalent to a UK 2:2 (GPA 2.7) in their studies to date. Specific prior study requirements for individual modules may also apply.

Visit our Global Opportunities website for more information on exchange opportunities.