Welcome to MSc in Materials Science and Engineering
A very warm welcome to all who are joining our School this September. We know starting postgraduate study is a huge step, and that you’ll likely have many questions, so we’ve put together a guide of what to expect in the coming weeks:
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.
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:
Complete your registration
The first thing you need to do is to complete your registration
Info on Late Registration
You can’t start your course/attend lectures & seminars until you have registered with the University.
If you haven't registered by 19th October 2026, you must get in contact with us (cmb-studentsupport@sheffield.ac.uk).
Welcome Week
Your Welcome Week will start on 23rd September 2026 and we hope you’re able to join us for this before teaching begins. Welcome Week will give you the opportunity to learn more about our School, the University, and what to expect over the coming year. It will also provide opportunities to meet peers on your course, current students, and academics.
Welcome Week Timetable
Thursday 24 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9am - 11am | The Diamond Building - Lecture Theatre 2 | School Welcome Talk |
| 11am - 12pm | Broad Lane Building - Lecture Theatre 10 | Course Talk: MSc Material Science and Engineering |
| 12pm - 1pm | Sir Robert Hadfield Building - Level B The Ideas Space | Lunch and Social with Students and Academics |
Friday 25 September 2026
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 11am | The Diamond Building - Lecture Theatre 3 | Student Experience Talk |
| 11am - 1pm | The Diamond Building - Computer Room 3 | Maths and English assessments (bring your own device) |
Postgraduate checklist
For a full checklist including weekly tasks take a look at our postgraduate checklist, designed to get you ready for Sheffield.
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:
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
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
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
Contact us
If you have any problems working through this pre-arrival checklist, or you know that you’ll be arriving late to Sheffield in September, please let us know.
Email: cmb-studentsupport@sheffield.ac.uk
Please include your name, programme of study and registration number (if you know it).
Postgraduate online open day
Find out more about becoming part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us on Wednesday 25 November.