Postgraduate Pre-arrival Information

Before you arrive

Here you can find all the information you'll need before you arrive - as well as some extra information you might find useful on the best spots in the city, how to find your way around and how to access support if you need it.

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Registration reminder

How you prepare to join us in September is up to you, but the one thing you must do before arriving is register. You won't be able to start your course until you're registered so make sure to get it done in advance. But don't worry, it's super easy to do.

Here's all the information on how to register:

2024/25 Registration for Home Students 

2024/25 Registration for International Students 

Late Registration 

The deadline for registering is 21 October 2024. You can’t start your course/attend lectures & seminars until you have registered with the University. 

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Welcome Week Timetables

Tuesday 24 September 2024

Time	Location	Event
11am - 11:45am	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 22	Welcome to the course  by the PGT Director
11:45am - 12:15pm	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 22	Introduction to the ELTC
12:15pm - 1pm	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 22	Lunch with course directors
1pm - 2pm	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 22	Health & Safety Briefing
2pm - 3pm	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 22	Race and Consent Session 1

Thursday 26 September 2024

Time	Location	Event
11:30am - 12pm	Diamond Basement Lecture Theatre 3	Welcome by the Head of School
12:15pm - 12:30pm	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 21	Introduction to Library Services and MATSOC
12:30pm - 1:15pm	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 21	Lunch
1:15pm - 2:15pm	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 21	Race and Consent Session 2
2:15pm - 3pm	Sir Robert Hadfield Building Lecture Theatre 21	Quiz

More activities will be updated as the date approaches.

You can also view your timetables through either Google Calendar, MUSE or the iSheffield app. Information on how to read your timetable can be found here.

Alongside showing your timetable, the iSheffield app also has information on the libraries, campus maps, social events and support services etc.

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Postgraduate checklist

For a full checklist including weekly tasks (from registering to celebrating your success on social media) take a look at our postgraduate checklist, designed to get you ready for Sheffield.

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Your guide to Sheffield

Whether you already live in Sheffield, or you're coming to us from elsewhere, there's plenty to see. From the stunning Peak District right on our doorstep to the trendiest cafes and bars, all the way to Tramlines music festival - we've got it all.

We have a full guide to Sheffield here, including food and drink, sports, arts and culture and how to get around.

Another guide can be found here, which includes information on our festivals, augmented reality art trail 'Look Up' and an alternative LGBTQ+ guide to the city. 

There are also maps of Sheffield and information on local public transport to help you traverse Sheffield once you arrive. In fact, we have a range of different maps to help you find your way around:

• Interactive campus map
• Gender neutral toilets map
• Prayer rooms & quiet spaces
• Food and drink

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Suggested reading

We often get asked about reading lists and if you should be doing any preparation work before starting your course. It isn’t a prerequisite to do any reading or learning before starting but we have selected a few books which may be of interest to you.

This reading isn’t essential and you aren’t required to purchase these books. It’s also possible that some of these books might be available from the university library as free ebooks once you have registered for your course.

We do not necessarily directly teach from these books. However, they are all good books and will provide useful background reading for anyone wishing to start their learning early.

General Materials Science and Engineering (useful for all our masters courses)
Materials Science and Engineering – William Callister Jr & David Rethwisch (John Wiley & Sons ISBN-10: 1118319222, ISBN-13: 978-1118319222)

Nanomaterials
Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications – Guozhong Cao & Ying Wang (World Scientific ISBN-10: 9814324558, ISBN-13: 978-9814324557)

Polymers & Composites
Principles of Polymer Engineering – N.G. McCrum, C.P. Buckley & C.B. Bucknall (Oxford University Press ISBN-10: 0198565267, ISBN-13: 978-0198565260)
An Introduction to Composite Materials – D. Hull & T.W. Clyne (Cambridge University Press ISBN-10: 0521381908, ISBN-13: 978-0521381901)

Metallurgy
Physical Metallurgy Principles – Reza Abbaschian & Robert Reed-Hill (Wadsworth Publishing ISBN-10: 0495082546, ISBN-13: 978-0495082545)

Aerospace Materials
Introduction to Aerospace Materials – Adrian Mouritz (Woodhead Publishing ISBN-10: 160086919X, ISBN-13: 978-1600869198)

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Materials Discovery Portal

We have prepared a new website especially for PGT students. It contains a variety of useful information, ranging from catch up mini-lectures on Materials, Chemistry, Physics and Maths to general information of use to you prior to (and during) your stay in Sheffield.

Visit the Materials Discovery Portal

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After registration

Here we've put together information you might find useful for after you've registered. Some of this you won't be able to access until after registration, so make sure to check back once you've done that. Information on registration can be found here.

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IT Services

If you need support with anything IT related, there are some resources here, including information on Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive

Here are some other helpful guides and explanations:

• Connecting to University WiFi
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• IT Help & Support
• Self Service Portal
• UCards 

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Mental health support 

Starting university is a huge change, and there may be times when you need some extra support.

The Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service can help you navigate your support options and agree on a tailored plan of psychological support. Any University of Sheffield student can register online with the service. Further information on the service can be found on the Student Hub.

NHS support for mental health is also available via the University Health Service or at the Sheffield Walk-In Centre Wellbeing Hub. For the Walk-In Centre, no appointment is required. However, you can call to book a video consultation, phone consultation, or an appointment slot for you to attend.

The University Counselling Service (UCS) runs a number of mental wellbeing workshops, free of charge and operating on a drop-in basis. These require no registration and are free to all students.

Togetherall is an anonymous digital mental health support service available to all students, so you can have free access to support at home or while abroad. It provides immediate access to 24/7 online peer and professional support, with trained counsellors.

The Student Wellbeing Service offers short-term, tailored one-to-one support if you’re experiencing difficulties and challenges, to help you manage your wellbeing and succeed at University. If you’re feeling down, overwhelmed or struggling to adjust to student life, your Faculty Wellbeing Advisor can assist you in improving your wellbeing and help you get back on track.

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Careers service

The University Careers Service offers comprehensive information on all your career and study options, advice on the careers open to you after your studies, and expert help with making applications. It hosts events where you can meet employers and advertises hundreds of part-time jobs, internships and graduate jobs every month.

Help available provided by the Careers Service includes:

• Individual appointments with advisers to discuss personal career plans
• CareerConnect- the latest graduate jobs and work experience 

The service supports all students, at all stages of study, for 5 years after graduation, and provides additional services for International Students, Taught Postgraduates and Postgraduate Researchers

International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships towards the annual tuition fee. Applications are open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students