Philosophy postgraduate Welcome and Transition information
Congratulations on securing your place to study with us - we can’t wait to meet you! On this page you’ll find useful information and tasks to help make your transition as smooth as possible.
Your checklist
Complete your registration
The first thing you need to do is complete your registration.
Explore the student handbook
The student handbook is designed to guide you through your time at Sheffield - from now until you graduate - we highly recommend that you take a look at the handbook before you arrive to find out more about your programme, how we can support you and the School community.
Choose your modules
Online module choice (OMC) is now open. Please make sure to choose your modules before you arrive so you can complete registration and get ready to start your studies. You’ll find all of the information you need to choose your modules on our programme information site here.
Please note that you’ll need to be logged into your University account to access this site.
Complete your Digital Induction
My Digital Induction is a guide to the apps and software you will use at Sheffield. You should complete this before you arrive to make sure you know how to access everything you need.
You will receive a lot of emails during your time at University, so it’s also important that you learn how to effectively manage your University inbox making sure that you don’t miss any important information.
Read the welcome from your head of school
I'd like to welcome you to the School and wish you well as you join, or rejoin, our academic community. We're delighted that you are with us in Sheffield and we look forward to working with you both as you study on your programme and as you get involved in all that we have to offer beyond the lecture halls and seminar rooms.
We're really keen that your views shape what we do, so please do get in touch if you'd like to give us your input on your experience. There are also plenty of people here to help if you have any questions or issues - their details are available in this handbook. Good luck with everything in the coming weeks, and I look forward to seeing many of you around the campus.
Professor Adrian Bingham
Head of School
Welcome Week timetable
Our Welcome Week activities are a great way to meet your fellow students, and we strongly encourage your attendance.
- Tuesday 22 September 2026
School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities Welcome Talk
Time: 11.00am-1.00pm
Location: Diamond Lecture Theatre 5Student Experience Team drop-in (optional)
Time: 2.30pm-4.00pm
Location: 9 Mappin Room 304- Wednesday 23 September 2026
Introduction to your programme followed by tea and biscuits
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Location: See your timetable for location- Thursday 24 September 2026
Library, Digital Learning and 301 Skills Centre Welcome Talk
Time: 11.00am-1.00pm
Location: Diamond Lecture Theatre 5- Friday 25 September 2026
Harassment and sexual misconduct training
Time: 9.00am-10.00am
Time has been put aside for you to do this training but you can complete it at any point before the end of Welcome Week Online in BlackboardSocial Walk in Endcliffe Park
Time: 1.30pm-4.15pm
Location: Meet outside the 9 Mappin building at 1.30pm or outside the Endcliffe Park Cafe at 2.15pm.
See our events page for more details and to sign-up - you will be able to access this webpage once you have activated your IT account from 26 August.- From Monday 5 October 2026
Meet your academic tutor
See your timetable for exact time and location
There is also a programme of events run via the Students' Union.
Useful information
Meet the School's student experience team
We’re here to help throughout your studies - take a look at our student experience page to meet the team and find out where to go if you have questions or need to access support.
If you have any questions about modules, your timetable or any other part of welcome week, please do not hesitate to contact us at hpdh-studentenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk.
Orientation events
Orientation Week is an optional programme of information sessions, social events and activities. It runs from 14th to 18th September and is a great way to start to get settled into life in Sheffield and the University ahead of welcome week. Find out more on the University webpages here.
International Students
Arriving in Sheffield
You should arrive in Sheffield ahead of welcome week starting on 23 September. This gives you plenty of time to settle in, find out more about your course, meet other students across the School and explore Sheffield before teaching starts on the 28 September.
International student success programme
In preparation for arriving in the UK, you might like to take our international student success programme, which is 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.
Contact us
If you have any questions about modules, your timetable or any other part of welcome week, please do not hesitate to contact us at hpdh-studentenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk.