# Sheffield Courseinfo Parser Spider (`getdataforme/sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider`) Actor Extract detailed postgraduate course information from Sheffield's website, offering comprehensive data on modules, entry requirements, and career prospects.... - **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider.md - **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Automation, E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $9.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README --- ## Sheffield Courseinfo Parser Spider ### Introduction The Sheffield Courseinfo Parser Spider is a powerful tool designed to extract detailed course information from the University of Sheffield's website. It provides comprehensive data on postgraduate taught courses, ensuring accuracy and reliability for academic research, market analysis, and more. ### Features - **Comprehensive Data Extraction**: Captures all relevant course details including modules, entry requirements, and career prospects. - **High-Quality Data**: Ensures data integrity with accurate and up-to-date information. - **Efficient Performance**: Fast extraction process with minimal resource usage. - **User-Friendly Interface**: Easy configuration and execution for users of all technical levels. - **Versatile Output Formats**: Supports multiple formats like JSON, CSV, and Excel for seamless integration. ### Input Parameters Table | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | |-----------|--------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------| | `startUrl`| String | Yes | The initial URL to begin the extraction process. | `"https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/courses"` | | `maxPages`| Number | No | Maximum number of pages to crawl (default is all). | `10` | | `outputFormat`| String | No | Desired output format (JSON, CSV, Excel). | `"json"` | ### Example Usage #### Input JSON ```json { "startUrl": "https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/courses", "maxPages": 5, "outputFormat": "json" } ```` #### Output JSON ```json { "courses": [ { "title": "Advanced Clinical Practice (GP)", "modules": ["Critical review of clinical practice", "Effective advanced practice for independent prescribers"], "entryRequirements": "Minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a health discipline", "careerOpportunities": ["Nurse consultant", "Advanced paramedic"] }, { "title": "Advanced Computer Science", "modules": ["Algorithms and Complexity", "Machine Learning"], "entryRequirements": "First or upper second class UK undergraduate degree in computer science or related field", "careerOpportunities": ["Software engineer", "Data scientist"] } ] } ``` ### Use Cases - **Market Research and Analysis**: Gain insights into course offerings and trends. - **Competitive Intelligence**: Compare Sheffield's courses with other universities. - **Price Monitoring**: Track tuition fees and financial aid options. - **Content Aggregation**: Compile comprehensive course catalogs for analysis. - **Academic Research**: Support studies on higher education programs. - **Business Automation**: Streamline data collection processes for educational services. ### Installation and Usage 1. Search for "Sheffield Courseinfo Parser Spider" in the Apify Store. 2. Click "Try for free" or "Run". 3. Configure input parameters as needed. 4. Click "Start" to begin extraction. 5. Monitor progress in the log. 6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel). ### Output Format The output data is structured with key fields such as `title`, `modules`, `entryRequirements`, and `careerOpportunities`. Each course entry provides detailed information for comprehensive analysis. ### Support For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact: - Email: support@getdataforme.com - Subject line: "custom support" - Contact form: [Contact Us](https://getdataforme.com/contact/) We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor! *** # Actor input Schema ## `Urls` (type: `array`): The urls for the spider. ## `item_limit` (type: `integer`): Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit. ## Actor input object example ```json { "Urls": [ "https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/advanced-clinical-practice-gp-mmedsci", "https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/advanced-computer-science-msc", "https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2026/business-management-ba" ], "item_limit": 10 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): Scraped data items from dataset # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("getdataforme/sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call getdataforme/sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=getdataforme/sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Sheffield Courseinfo Parser Spider", "description": "Extract detailed postgraduate course information from Sheffield's website, offering comprehensive data on modules, entry requirements, and career prospects....", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "8GcaYJBdm2xQ3B0tc" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/getdataforme~sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-getdataforme-sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/getdataforme~sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-getdataforme-sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/getdataforme~sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-getdataforme-sheffield-courseinfo-parser-spider", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "Urls": { "title": "Urls", "minItems": 1, "type": "array", "description": "The urls for the spider.", "default": [ "https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/advanced-clinical-practice-gp-mmedsci", "https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/advanced-computer-science-msc", "https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2026/business-management-ba" ], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "item_limit": { "title": "Item limit", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.", "default": 10 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```