PGR help and support
The Department of History is committed to supporting students both academically and personally throughout their time at University.
This page focuses in on PGR-specific help and support information. You will find broader support guidance and services information on our general help and support page.
Who can I talk to if I have a problem or need support?
Your personal tutor and the postgraduate support team are available if you have questions or issues during your studies.
They are there to you with any difficulties you may be experiencing and point in you in the right direction for specialist help or any additional skills development you may be interested in.
What to do if you experience illness or other circumstances that may affect your academic performance.
What to do if you think you need a break or are considering leaving University.
If you are experiencing any difficulties that might affect your ability to submit your thesis on time it is important that you speak to us as soon as possible.
Accessing support for a pre-existing medical condition
If you have pre-existing medical condition - physical or mental health related - it is important that you access support early on in your degree. This will help ensure that we are able to offer you all of the support you need to make the most of your research degree.
This support will usually be set-up through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service, who will be able to offer advice about relevant support and, if appropriate, provide us with a Learning Support Plan. See their setting up disability support page as a starting point. A Learning Support Plan will also act as medical evidence should you need an extension for any of your assessed work. Our PGR disability support document lists many of the frequently-made recommendations for adjustments, and how we address these within the department.
It may also be helpful for you to contact your personal tutor or a member of the postgraduate support team to discuss support.
Sheffield graduates with existing Learning Support Plans
If you took your BA and/or MA degree at Sheffield and had a Learning Support Plan, your LSP will automatically roll forward but should still contact DDSS at the start of the academic year to arrange a review of your support requirements and ensure that we have an up-to-date plan that is relevant to the PhD programme.