Pre-arrival information for masters students

Welcome to the School of Geography and Planning at the University of Sheffield. This page provides all the information you need before you arrive.

Welcome to Sheffield

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Welcome to the University of Sheffield! - How to register as a new student & more

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

Visit the hub to find out more

The School of Geography and Planning on the edge of Weston Park

The School of Geography and Planning - Your new home building.

The Geography & Planning Building is located in the centre of our campus, just next to Western Park. Here's a link to our interactive campus map to help you find your new home building.

Our main student receptions are located on floor C. 

Visit our school website to find out more about your new school.

Get started at the School of Geography and Planning

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Your Next Steps - Important Information for new Geography Students

If you are a student starting these courses:

- MA International Development

- MSc Environmental Change & International Development

- MPH International Development (Masters in Public Health)

- MSc (Res) Polar & Alpine Change

Access your course specific induction/welcome information here.

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Your Next Steps - Important Information for new Urban Studies and Planning Students

If you are a student starting these courses:

- MA Urban Design and Planning

- MSc Urban and Regional Planning 

- MSc Applied GIS

- MSc Real Estate and MSc Real Estate & Development

Access your course specific induction/welcome information here.