East Asian Studies masters courses pre-arrival information
Everything you need to know before starting your university experience as a student in our school.
Checklist
The new postgraduate taught student checklist contains information and deadlines for everything you'll need to do before arriving at Sheffield.
Welcome Week
Our Welcome Week activities are a great way to meet your fellow students, and we strongly encourage your attendance.
- Monday 21 September 2026
Welcome Talk, followed by tea and biscuits social
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Diamond LT1
Campus mapsCome along to get to know your new School, and informally meet some key academic and support staff.
- Tuesday 22 September 2026
Digital Skills and Services
Time: 10am-11pm
Location: Richard Roberts Auditorium
Learn about key services, systems and websites that will help you navigate your studies with us at the University of Sheffield.
- Wednesday 23 September 2026
Languages Fair
Time: Drop-in between 1:30pm to 4pm
Location: Diamond BasementInterested in learning a language alongside your degree? Come along to find out more!
- Thursday 24 September 2026
Student Support and Wellbeing
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Richard Roberts AuditoriumCome along to find out more about support within the School and across the University.
- Friday 25 September 2026
Student Voice and Employability
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Richard Roberts AuditoriumThis session will explain how you can engage with our School community, have an impact on your programme, and prepare for your future career.
Module information
Postgraduate module information is available on our Google site. Please note you must log into your University account to access the information.
If you change your mind about your choice, don't worry! At the start of each semester, there is a three week window where you can make amendments to any of your optional modules called the add/drop period.
The add/drop system opens on Monday 21 September 2026 at 9am and will run until Friday 9 October 2026 at 5pm, and again at the beginning of Spring semester.
Contact us
We realise that starting at university is a big step, so please, if you have any questions or queries that aren't answered here, just contact us. You can find details on our website:
Masters study discovery afternoon
Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at masters study discovery afternoon on Tuesday 20 October.