PGR welcome 2023

Welcome to the Department of History! 

Whether you took your MA with us, or are joining us from another university, we are really happy to welcome you to the Department. We pride ourselves on combining excellence in teaching and research within a friendly and supportive environment. 

We hope the information in this site helps you successfully navigate your 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.pgrenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk. See also our introduction to help and support page.

Intro Week for PhD students begins from Monday 18 September 2023 and your official registration begins from Sunday 1 October 2023.

The Doctoral Development Programme (DDP) is a training plan for all doctoral researchers that you can tailor to your individual needs. You will begin looking at your training needs as part of your induction activities. 

University welcome and registration

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 sport at Sheffield, discover the city and Sheffield 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. before you arrive & intro week. 

Getting started with your research degree - find out more

Use the links below to access additional information that will help you get an overview of the research degree, how you can get started with IT and useful skills resources to make sure you're making the most of your time from the start, 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.