Whether you took your BA with us, or are joining us from another school or university, we are really happy to welcome you to the school to study one of our history or archaeology MA programmes. We pride ourselves on combining excellence in teaching and research within a friendly and supportive environment.
These welcome pages introduces you to information about module choice and registration as well as highlighting key course, support and community information that you'll want to be aware of as you prepare to begin your Masters programme.
We hope the information on this site helps you successfully navigate your module choices, registration and beyond, as well as making sure you know what to do if you need any help along the way.
If you have any questions about induction and registration activities please contact Beky Hasnip, Postgraduate Student Experience Manager, at history.maenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk or call into one of our intro week drop-ins. See also our introduction to help and support page.
Welcome Week for MA students begins from Monday 23 September 2024. Term begins from Monday 30 September 2024.
The following slides and recordings from welcome events are now available:
Information about how your MA programmes work, option modules for this year and the draft semester one timetable. This page also tells you how you can access module advice and submit your choices.
Use the links below to access University-level welcome and registration information that will help guide you through pre-registration, registration and arrival at the University.
Find out what to expect as a Sheffield student, explore the library, Students' Union and sports facilities, discover the city and Sheffield's community.
Essential information for before you register including information about tuition fees and a helpful Masters week by week preparation checklist.
Essential information for completing your pre-registration and registration tasks.
Note: remember to read our welcome information for module choice.
Designed to equip international students with the knowledge, understanding and skills that are essential to prepare for and adjust to university study in the UK.
The programme includes four modules focussed on preparing for student life in the UK; culture: adapting and managing expectations, effective communication and looking after yourself and finding support.
Additional links for international students:
Use the links below to access additional information that will help you get an overview of the MA course, how you can get started with IT and use skills resources to make sure you're getting the most out of the MA, where to go if you need help or support and how you can get involved in the postgraduate community and get to know Sheffield as a city as well as more information about social and welcome events in orientation and welcome week.