Journalism Offer Holder Days
Your offer holder day at Sheffield is an amazing opportunity to get to know Journalism and find out more about your chosen course.
Planning your day
Our offer holder days are a full day experience with a range of activities - from accommodation tours to our information fairs - to help you get a feel for both your subject and the university.
Times and locations
You’ll have booked onto a 10am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4.30pm subject session.
Your session time can be found in your booking confirmation email and your starting location is below.
13 February
- 2pm - 4.30pm: The Wave main entrance
6 March
- 2pm - 4.30pm: The Wave main entrance
20 March
- 2pm - 4.30pm: The Wave main entrance
10 April
- 10am - 12.30pm: The Wave main entrance
Arrival information
You'll need to arrive around 30 minutes before your session starts, so we can scan the QR code in your booking confirmation email to register you.
You'll be able to book a place for yourself and one guest on the subject session. To ensure safe venue capacities, we’ll be unable to accommodate any additional visitors.
If you’re running late for your subject activities, head to one of our Information Hub tents spread around campus where event staff will be able to assist you.
Journalism Studies timetable
Here's what to expect from your subject session.
Timings are approximate and are subject to change, so we recommend checking back prior to the event.
| Duration | Activity | Summary of activity |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | Welcome Talk | Now that you hold an offer for our Journalism Studies course, academic staff and student ambassadors will dig deeper into the course. They will cover key information such as modules, contact hours, teaching and assessment methods, and career support. |
| 15 minutes | Break | Grab some refreshments and get to know academic staff, current students, and your potential future coursemates! If you have any questions after the welcome talk, you can also ask them here. |
| 1 hour 45 minutes | Being a Sheffield Journalist | You will be split into three groups and carousel around 3 x taster activities, including:
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Activities for supporters
Parents and supporters can attend all activities and see the facilities in action, aside from the TV/Radio bulletin activity as the capacity in the broadcast studio is limited. During this time, there will be a drop-in Q&A session, which will last approximately 30 minutes.