Sheffield Methods Institute Postgraduate Pre-Arrival Information

Welcome to the University of Sheffield and the Sheffield Methods Institute (SMI). We're really looking to you joining us. To help with your transition on to your new postgraduate course, this hub is your 'one-stop shop' for lots of useful information before you join us.

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What happens next?

Here's your handy guide with a range of useful course-specific information - including induction sessions, module choice guides and reading lists.

Pre-arrival information

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How to register as a new student and more

From how to register as a new student to finding out more about Welcome week, your new city, pre-arrival checklists for UK/international students and how to access help and support - our Welcome hub is your one stop shop for new students starting in September.

Visit the Welcome Hub

Meet your Sheffield Methods Institute Academic and Support teams

Meet Dr Will Mason - Your Personal Tutor & MA Social Research Course Director

Dr Will Mason Welcomes new MA Social Research students to the SMI.

Will is your Postgraduate Personal Tutor and is here for academic advice, pastoral support or just a friendly chat.

Watch Will's Welcome video to find more!

Meet Kerry Swain, SMI Learning & Teaching Manager

Kerry Swain, SMI Learning & Teaching Manager welcomes new students to the SMI.

Kerry leads our Professional Services Team, who are here to support you through your learning experience and will be your first point of contact for help with everything from module choices to deadline extensions.

Watch the video to find more!

Say 'Hello' to The Wave and your SMI community

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Take a Virtual Tour of The Wave

The Sheffield Methods Institute (SMI) is based in The Wave, which is home to many of the schools from the Faculty Social Sciences including Education, Journalism and the Information School.

Our main SMI Student Reception is located on Floor D of The Wave - Take a Virtual Tour from the main entrance, to help find your way to your new department and get to know your new building.

Take the Virtual Tour

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Your SMI Community

You'll become part of the Sheffield Methods Institute (SMI), a community of academic and research staff and fellow Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Applied Social Sciences and MA Social Research students.

Here are a few great ways to engage with your new department and keep up-to-date with all things SMI:

  • Keep an eye on your student inbox for our monthly SMI Student e-news
  • Join the SMI or PPE student societies
  • Contact us at smi@sheffield.ac.uk