The University of Sheffield

Department of Geography

Current students.

Some help and pointers to help you with student life around the department.

Much of the information will be in the Undergraduate Student Handbooks, but if you're looking for something quickly, try here first.

Undergraduate Student Handbooks	The web version of the Geography Undergraduate Student Handbook should contain the most current information. You can also download PDF copies of the Geography and Environmental Science Handbook (via MOLE2 - see below), but remember these will not be updated through the academic year.
MUSE and MOLE2	MUSE (My University of Sheffield Environment) is your gateway to online University resources from anywhere in the world. This includes access to your University e-mail account, calendars, filestore, your student record, previous assessment results and MOLE2. Login to MUSE MOLE2 (My Online Learning Environment) provides most of the teaching support, such as lecture handouts, module information and resources, reading lists, practice exam questions, and links to TurnItIn. You can access MOLE2 via the icon at the top of the MUSE homepage
Skills & Careers	All our courses are designed with your future careers in mind; here are a few additional ways we can help you Skills for Work Certificate Designed to help you use your experience gained from work to demonstrate to future employers that you have the necessary skills to perform in the workplace Work Experience Can help develop valuable skills and experience that will impress future employers Degrees with Employment Experience Gives you the opportunity to take a one year work placement as part of your degree The Sheffield Graduate Award Brings an extra dimension to your qualifications when you graduate, substantially boosting your employment prospects The University Careers Service has lots more information on developing your skills.
Erasmus and Study Abroad	Erasmus is the European Commission's exchange programme enabling you to study for part of your degree in another European country. It's a great opportunity to spend a semester in another European country, and have it count towards your Sheffield degree. General Erasmus information Study Abroad allows you to study in universities worldwide. This is normally your second year, and the courses taken abroad count towards your degree in Sheffield. We currently have links to universities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. General Study Abroad information If you think that you're interested in spending some time studying for your degree abroad, contact Cathy Humphreys, Learning & Teaching Officer in the Departmental Office.
Students Services Information Desk	SSID is a one-stop shop for student services. If you need course information, Exam details, if things aren't going right, have money worries, or you just need a form or dates for your diary, SSID can help.
Departmental Office and Noticeboards	The Departmental Office is on C floor of the Geography & Planning Building. It is normally open 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday. Contact: 0114 222 7900 Geography@Sheffield.ac.uk You will find noticeboards for all degrees and levels on B floor.
Staff-Student Committee and GeogSoc	The Staff–Student Committee is your opportunity to have your views heard in the Department. Your student representatives attend regular meetings with Department staff where they raise questions and make suggestions for how to improve your experience of the Department. You can find the Committee Minutes on MOLE2. GeogSoc was awarded Best Society at the University in 2012. With over 500 members, it's here for the benefit of the students to help ensure that everyone has an amazing time whilst studying in Sheffield. See the GeogSoc web and Facebook pages.