Open Days
To find out more about Philosophy at Sheffield you are warmly invited to come to an open day. There are two kinds of open days: University open days which take place in summer and Philosophy open days in spring.
A general University open day lets you see the Philosophy Department and the University more generally ahead of making your UCAS choices
The Departmental Open Days provide you with an opportunity to have a fuller level of contact with the Philosophy Department itself; anyone who receives an offer of a place on our courses will also receive an invitation to a Departmental Open Day. You get to meet our staff and many of our current students.
University open days
To find out more about forthcoming University Open Days, click here.
Departmental open days
The dates for our 2013 Departmental Open Days will be listed early in the new academic cycle.
If you have received an offer of a place on our courses but aren't able to make it to any of our Departmental Open Days, please let us know and we will try to make alternative arrangements for you to visit and learn more about Sheffield's Philosophy Department.
Departmental Open Day Schedule
10.00 - 10.30 amArrival - meet at Jessop West Exhibition Space for the start of the Open Day (ref F3 on Campus Map). |
10.30 amA talk from Jenny Saul, Head of Philosophy; a talk on the structure of the Philosophy degree from Stephen Laurence, Director of Admissions. |
11.15 amApplicants to meet with some of our current students; this will be an opportunity to ask questions about the Department, the University and life in Sheffield. Parents/guests of applicants will stay with Jenny Saul and Stephen Laurence, and will be able to ask questions and discuss issues of interest. |
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11.45 amTea and coffee, and a chance to meet staff and students from the department. |
12.15 pmA sample philosophy lecture by Steve Makin. |
1pmA chance to explore the campus and buy lunch at the University or in the city centre. |
1.45pmLeave for tour of University accommodation. |
2pmTalk on student accommodation, followed by tour of a University residence. Return by coach. |
3.15 pmArrive back at main campus. (Optional campus tour for all visitors.) |
The open day will end at 4pm for applicants for Single Honours Philosophy. Applicants for English/Philosophy to meet with English Department representatives.