Sheffield Hallam University has a long history in working collaboratively and in partnership with FE Colleges and specialist educational providers both regionally and further afield. Our partnerships have been successful because our partners are respected as equals and valued as experts in their field. 

We are keen to explore potential new partnerships that share similar beliefs and principles in their mission, values and visions for transforming and shaping student’s futures, as we believe our courses are high quality and relevant to today’s learners.  

Our partner offer is transparent and inclusive and our student fee contracts are the same for all partners. There are no additional fees or costs for alterations, amendments or validations. 

New courses can be advertised “subject to validation”, to help raise awareness and recruitment. There is no restriction on number of courses which can be taken or a maximum number of students. SHU has overall Awarding Powers of any franchised or validated courses.

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About Sheffield Hallam University
We are an award-winning university, receiving Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework for outstanding support for student success and progression.

We provide people from all backgrounds with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed at whatever they choose to do.    

As one of the UK’s largest and most progressive universities, our teaching, research and partnerships are characterised by a focus on real world impact – addressing the health, economic and social challenges facing society today.

We are ambitious for our university, our students, our colleagues, our partners, our city and our region.

Our mission is simple: we transform lives. 

Please get in touch with the Educational Partnerships Team to discuss your needs. Email us