MA welcome 2023
MA module choice
History MA module choice will take place from 5pm on Monday 31 July 2023 to 4pm on Friday 18 August 2023.
We undertake module choice at this stage to allow plenty of time for students to consider their choices and ask us questions. This process also gives us an indication of interest in each module which means we can respond with last minute changes where needed and possible i.e. adding an additional seminar group to a particular module or sourcing additional work placements opportunities.
Before submitting your preferences, please consider your choices using the information below and/or by calling into one of our drop-in sessions.
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If you have any questions about induction and registration activities please contact us at history.maenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk.
Module information
Module information by programme
Dissertation supervisor information
Full-time students, and part-time students entering their second year, will provide a provisional topic area for your dissertation as part of your module choice form. This information will be used to allocate your supervisor.
Virtual module advice sessions
All sessions are drop-ins, so you can call in at any time within a slot. Times listed are in local UK time.
Sessions are run through Google Meets, you will be able to join as a guest even if you don't have a Google account.
If these times don't work, you can also book an individual online or in person appointment with Beky Hasnip via her student hours booking page.
Available drop-in sessions:
General advice Q&As with Colin Reid / James Shaw and Beky Hasnip:
Drop-in with Beky Hasnip for final pre-deadline queries:
Making your choices
When module choice opens you will complete a module form indicating your first choice option modules and back-up choices.
If you are interested in taking Work Placement or a language please read the additional information below.
History modules are not allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis - all module choice forms submitted by the appropriate deadline will receive equal consideration.
Please note that module availability may still change at this stage due to student uptake. For non-history modules, the owning department has final approval for acceptance onto their modules and, if space becomes limited, priority may be given to students registered in that department.
What if I would like to change my choices?
If you would like to amend your choices prior to the deadline you can submit a new form. After the deadline, please email history.maenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk.
Do I also need to submit my choices to the University's Online Module Selection System?
Applicants who have accepted an unconditional offer will receive an email around 25-29 August confirming access to new pre-registration tasks.* One of these tasks is called 'Selection of Approved Modules' and is open from 1 September. You do not need to complete this task as your History modules will be uploaded for you after completion of the History module allocation process. Any History modules that are submitted through the University's online module choice system will be rejected to avoid confusion and conflict with the module upload. You may need to submit non-history modules to the Online Module Selection system and we'll advise where relevant.
*Applicants who receive or accept an unconditional offer after 29 August will usually be sent the email within a few days.
Additional Work Placement information (click to expand)
Placement information
Work placement information for 2023-24 is now available here.
Preference form
Students who have selected Work Placement need to complete the preference form by 12pm on Friday 8 September 2023. This form will ask you to indicate your top three placements choices and to talk about the reasons for your first choice and your suitability for that placement.
Placement allocations
Successful placement allocations will be notified as part of the general module allocation process.
Additional Language module application information (click to expand)
The Languages for All programme gives students access to studying a wide range of languages.
Language modules offered by the Modern Languages Teaching Centre (Arabic, French, German, Italian, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Czech, Dutch and Russian) and the School of East Asian Studies (Chinese, Japanese and Korean) are usually taught in combined classes with undergraduate students and members of the public and are 10 credits. MA students will take an additional 5 credit Enhanced Languages module to make the credits up to 15.
In addition to submitting your history module choice form, you will need to complete the MLTC or SEAS application form so that they can consider your existing language skills and which level of language learning would be appropriate. These forms will open on 4 September 2023. In the meantime you can complete the MTLC register an interest form and you will be contacted when applications open.
If successful, places on Language modules are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis, so we would recommend completing the application form quickly once it opens.
Timetable requests
Most MA modules only have one seminar group and so it is not possible to offer a choice of timetabled slots.
Where modules do have multiple seminar groups, you will be automatically allocated to a group which fits with the rest of your timetable. We are aware that in some cases there are very good reasons why you need to have the flexibility to self select your seminar groups. For example, students with caring responsibilities, students who are commuting, and students with disabilities.
We cannot guarantee accommodating requests due to the capacity of rooms, and the number of groups available, however we will give requests as much consideration as possible.
Please complete the form at the bottom of our timetable page by 12pm Friday 8 September 2023 to let us know about relevant circumstances.
Module choice forms
The module choice forms for 2023 are now open.
Module choice forms will open at 5pm on Monday 31 July 2023. The main deadline* for equal consideration is 4pm on Friday 18 August 2023.
To submit your module choices click on the relevant link below and complete the form. You will receive confirmation of your submission via email once you have submitted the form - if this email does not arrive within an hour please email us at history.maenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk.
Please also contact history.maenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk if you have any questions.
*Applicants who receive their offer after 31 July may be given a later deadline. The final deadline for equal consideration will be 12pm on Friday 8 September 2023.
Part-time - year two
Confirmation of your modules
Module allocation will take place in September. You will be emailed confirmation of your final History module allocations - including relevant seminar groups - by 4pm on Wednesday 13 September 2023.
You do not need to take part in the University's pre-registration 'Selection of Approved Modules' task except in some specific circumstances. Your modules will be uploaded directly to your record from 13 September. Any History modules that are submitted through the University's online module choice system will be rejected to avoid confusion and conflict with the module upload.
You may need to submit non-history modules to the Online Module Selection system - we'll advise where relevant - and their approval timings may vary.
Once you have 180 credits of modules on your record you can proceed to registration - see the welcome programme for more information.
Your timetable will usually update by the following day, though this may take an extra day for modules with multiple seminar groups.
Changing your modules
If you would like to make changes to your modules after your modules have been loaded to your record, you should follow the add drop process.
Confirming your supervisor
You will be emailed confirmation of your Dissertation supervisor by 4pm on Friday 29 September.