University near Sheffield
Sheffield is a large city set against the backdrop of the picturesque Peak District. It has a rich industrial history and was nicknamed the Steel City for its contribution to steelwork which dates back to the 1600s. Today it is a bustling modern city, and with its large central transport hub, Sheffield is well connected to various university towns and cities in Yorkshire, including Huddersfield – home to the University of Huddersfield.
Things to do in Sheffield
If you want to explore Sheffield from Huddersfield, the city has a lot to offer.
Shopping
- Meadowhall – Yorkshire’s largest shopping centre, over 290 stores, a huge food court and multi-screen cinema.
Film and theatre
- Sheffield Theatres – comprising of three theatres (The Crucible, Playhouse, Lyceum), it is the largest theatre complex outside of London.
- Cinemas – Odeon, Cineworld, The Light
Nightlife
As you’d expect in a big city, Sheffield has a bustling nightlife offer where you’ll find clubs, bars, pubs and restaurants to suit a range of tastes. There are also plenty of venues where you can enjoy non-drinking nighttime activities such as bowling, bar sports and arcade games.
Places to go
- Millenium Gallery
- Sheffield Botanical Gardens
- Kelham Island Museum
- National Videogame Museum
- National Emergency Services Museum
You could study one of these subjects
At the University of Huddersfield, we offer a wide variety of career-boosting courses which fall within the subject areas listed below.
- Accounting and Finance
- Acting and Performance
- Architecture and the Built Environment
- Biological Sciences
- Artificial Intelligence
- Design
- Economics
- Education, Childhood and Early Years
- Criminology and Policing
- Business and Management
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computing
- English
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Environment
- Fashion and Costume
- Film
- Forensic Science
- Games Development
- Health Professions and Social Care Courses
- History
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing
- Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
- Media and Communication
- Music
- Music Technology
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- Sustainability
- Teacher Training
- Visual Art
Why choose Huddersfield if you live in Sheffield
From our high-quality teaching and work placement opportunities to our state-of-the-art facilities and location in a town with a low cost of living, the University of Huddersfield is great choice for you and your prospects.