Computer Science offer holder days
As part of your offer holder day at Sheffield, you'll be spending some quality time with us so you can get to know our School of Computer Science and your chosen course.
Arriving at the School
You will have booked to visit us 10am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4pm on your offer holder day. Please arrive in good time for the start of your booked session, as we'll need to scan the QR code from your booking to register you.
Your arrival location is: The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 7. You can view this on our interactive campus map, and there will also be lots of open day staff and ambassadors around campus to assist you.
If you arrive late for your booked session, please report to the general information stand on the Students’ Union concourse, where event staff will be able to help.
When booking, you'll be able to reserve a place for yourself and one guest at our activities. To ensure safe venue capacities, we are unable to accommodate any additional non-booked visitors.
However, you're welcome to bring additional guests to accompany you on the day, and we would encourage these guests to take part in our range of central exhibitions and tours while our activities are running.
School of Computer Science Offer Holder Timetable
Here's what to expect from your time with us. Timings are approximate and are subject to change, so we recommend checking back prior to the event.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Welcome Talk - Diamond Lecture Theatre 7 | 45 minutes (including Q&A) |
Taster Session Activity - Diamond Computer Room 5 You will have a chance to get hands-on with our equipment, where you'll programme one of our MiRo-E robots to take on our robot arena! Each team will need to make MiRo navigate a maze as quickly as possible, without crashing into anything! | 65 minutes |
Finance Talk - Diamond Lecture Theatre 7 While you are taking part in the taster session, your parent/supporter will receive a talk on student finance, future career prospects, and the support and scholarships that are available. They'll also get a chance to speak to current students and staff about the exciting opportunities that are available to you, and where a degree from Sheffield can lead. Plus, they'll be given more information about our courses as they head back to Computer Room 5! | 45 minutes |
Activity Presentations & Student Journey - Diamond Computer Room 5 As your parent/supporter re-joins us, you'll have time to demonstrate show off your programming skills, putting your team's MiRo robot to the test. This will be followed by short student journey presentations from our current students, who will be with you throughout the day. They'll provide first-hand information on student life, opportunities available to you, and what it's really like to study Computer Science at Sheffield. | 40 minutes |
Chat with Our Staff and Students - Diamond Computer Room 5 You’ll also have the opportunity to meet our staff and students over tea and coffee after the scheduled activity. It’s a great chance to ask questions and learn more about your course and life at the University. *Please note this is optional, but we encourage you to come and chat to our great staff and students. | 30 minutes |
For the rest of the day, you'll have time to take part in the central tours and exhibitions detailed in our offer holder day guide.
Science and Engineering Foundation Year talks (SEFY)
If you are holding an offer for one of our courses with a Foundation Year, there will be an optional talk where you can find out more and ask any questions. The morning session will take place in Lecture Theatre 8 in The Diamond from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The afternoon session will be held in Workroom 1 in The Diamond from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
How to book
Please book your place on the offer holder day via the link in your invitation email.