Open days

Visiting us on an open day gives you the opportunity to experience our friendly learning environment and our sense of community.

The University concourse on an open day.
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Our students tell us they feel at home the moment they arrived here. The department is based in the Elmfield building which offers you a peaceful, picturesque learning environment. It is within walking distance of the multi-award winning Students Union, Sheffield city centre and a whole host of museums and parks.

Coronavirus Update

Our top priority is always the health and safety of students, staff and those who make up our wider community across the globe. We are closely following the latest advice and guidance issued by the UK Government, Public Health England (PHE) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. We will continue to take all appropriate and necessary steps, as required by the official advice, to keep our community safe.

With this in mind we are regularly reviewing our prospective student events and making cancellations or changes where necessary. 

Please refer to the central Visit pages. For the latest information about upcoming Applicant days, please click here.

University open days

The University open days take place between June and October each year. These events provide a fantastic opportunity for our prospective students to visit the University, often for the first time. You will have the opportunity to book onto one of our departmental talks where you can learn more about the Department of Sociological Studies and the courses we offer.

Book your place


Applicant open days

When you receive an offer to study with the Department of Sociological Studies, you will be invited to attend an Applicant Open Day. This will give you a chance to view your learning environment, and you'll also be given more detailed information about the course and meet with academic staff.

The day will normally include:

  • A visit to the Student Experience Exhibition  
  • Introductory talk on our courses and the department
  • Taster Seminar
  • Q&A with Admissions Officer
  • Opportunity to meet staff and current students

Dates

  • 18th March 2023
  • 15th April 2023

To book your place, log in to MUSE for applicants with your applicant log in details (you will have been sent these via email when you received your offer). 

Find out more about our applicant open days


Campus tours

Come and take a tour of the University central campus.

They take place on selected weekdays and leave at 1pm from the Students' Union Welcome Desk.

If the date you'd like to visit doesn't appear on the booking form, this means it's fully booked or that there is no tour taking place on that particular date.

Book a campus tour

Open day visitors looking at the accommodation.

Attending the Sheffield open day largely contributed to my decision to study at the University. Having the opportunity to speak to staff from the Department of Sociological Studies, meet current students and explore Sheffield as a city provided me with a great insight into what it would be like to study and live in Sheffield.

Uzma Peeran

Sociological Studies graduate

Explore the University

Discover why Sheffield is the right choice for you at one of our open days or events.