Programme pre-arrival information
Here's some useful information for new masters students joining the Advanced Control & Systems, Autonomous & Intelligent Systems, and Robotics MSc programmes in September 2024.
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
You can’t start your course/attend lectures & seminars until you have registered with the University.
Welcome Week timetable 2024
Welcome Week will start on Monday 23 September 2024 and we hope you’re able to join us for this before your teaching starts the following week. Welcome Week will give you the opportunity to meet the other students studying your course, your teaching staff and the support staff in your Department.
Wednesday 25 September
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | SHSB Lecture Theatre 1 | Welcome to the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering |
| 11am - 12pm | Diamond Lecture Theatre 9 | Welcome to the programmes |
| 12pm - 1:30pm | 38 Mappin Building Work Room 2 | Meet the staff event with lunch |
Thursday 26 September
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 12pm - 1pm | Diamond Lecture Theatre 2 | Introduction to library, MUSE, Blackboard and Google |
| 1pm - 2pm | Diamond Lecture Theatre 2 | Group Work |
| 3pm - 5pm | Online Blackboard |
Race and Consent Conversations Trigger Warning - please note that these workshops contain information and discussion around sexual violence and racial discrimination. You are welcome to leave the session at any point if you feel uncomfortable and are encouraged to contact us via the Safeguarding and Welfare enquiry form. Race conversations Race Conversations is aimed to explore race and racism, particularly racial inequality in the UK. The session will include examples of privilege, microaggressions as well as reflective and interactive questions on diversifying the curriculum and tackling difficult conversations. We will also discuss practical intervention tips, equipping our students with skills to safely intervene and protect themselves and or the victim(s). The session will consist of a 20-minute presentation on key concepts and a 40 minute interactive workshop. This training will be delivered by Student Diversity Champions.
Consent conversations Consent Conversations will cover key topics on sexual consent, what the law says, some myths and facts about sexual consent and what an active bystander might look like. The session will consist of a 20-minute presentation on key concepts and a 40-minute interactive workshop. This training will be delivered by Student Diversity Champions. |
Blackboard online learning environment
Blackboard is the name of the University’s online space where you can access weekly module content, participate in online teaching sessions, and submit assessments.
There is a Blackboard site dedicated to your Welcome Week, that you should be able to access. On this site there are copies of the presentations that will be given and links to further information and resources. If you are having problems accessing the Blackboard site, please contact us using the details at the end of this email.
Access the Welcome Week 2024 Blackboard site
Laptop PC requirements
If you are thinking about bringing your own Laptop computer with you to start your studies at Sheffield, then a Windows computer tends to be run the software easier than a Mac and getting support for any problems is easier. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a Windows laptop if you have one.
You will also need to use Matlab and Simulink software during your studies, so you may want to check the system requirements for this software.
Teaching timetables
Your full teaching timetable will be published on the iSheffield app and you can download this now. But please be aware that timetables will be incomplete until after Welcome Week, as once you have registered we will begin to allocate new students to tutorial groups.
iSheffield is the University of Sheffield’s mobile and web app that allows you to access everything you need during your academic studies, including your timetable.
Optional resources and reading list
MATLAB programming basics
C/C++ programming basics
- A Little C Primer available
- Stroustrup. The C++ Programming Language. 4th edition. Matrix Editions. 2013
Maths basics
- Help Engineers Learn Mathematics (HELM) workbooks available
- Stroud and Booth. Engineering mathematics. 7th edition. Palgrave, 2013 (or any following ear)
New postgraduate student checklist
Get ready for studying at Sheffield by completing your to-do list tasks.
International postgraduate taught scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.