Pre-arrival information for new masters students

We know that it’s a busy and exciting time for you, and we want to make preparing for starting your masters as straightforward as possible.  

You’ll be receiving lots of information about how to register as a student at Sheffield, and all the exciting university-wide activities that all students can get involved with once you arrive.

This pre-arrival page is just for new Psychology students where you’ll find information and tasks to complete, specific to you and your course.

School of Psychology

You may have already noticed some changes to how we’re referring to ourselves - from September we’ll be the School of Psychology! This is only a name change and there won’t be any changes to your course.

Course handbooks

Your course handbook is packed with information about your masters course and is the place where you’ll be able to find answers to most of the questions you have.

View your postgraduate taught handbook 2024/25We recommend that you spend some time having a read through the handbook before you start your course. This is a live document and we do update this from time to time, but we’ll always alert you to any significant changes.

If you're interested in finding out more about the Staff Student Committee (SSC), visit this page.

Please note that some elements might not be accessible until you’ve completed registration and signed in with your University of Sheffield account.

Welcome session

There are lots of events taking place across the University during Welcome Week. We’re holding a welcome talk, specifically for Psychology students. This session is compulsory and will ensure you get the best start to your time at Sheffield.

When: Friday 27 September, 9.45am - 12.00 noon

Where: ICOSS, room A16

During this talk we’ll go over some key information about the school and your course. You’ll also have an opportunity to speak to some of our staff and fellow students and get any questions you have answered.

Timetables

Your timetable will be available online from 9 September. Once you complete your registration you’ll be able to access your live timetable in the iSheffield app after this date.

Preparing for your course before arrival

We often receive queries from students wanting to know how they can prepare for the course before they arrive. By making you an offer, we’re confident that you have a sufficient background to study this course. You’ll be taught everything in your modules as you go along, and you can attend weekly office hours with your academic tutor or module lecturers if you ever need extra help. 

If you just can’t wait to get started, you’re very welcome (but not required) to check out the following resources that may help you to brush up on some concepts:

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Student societies

Our Students’ Union (which has been voted number 1 in the UK since 2017!) is home to over 350 societies and sports clubs. One of those is our School student society, the Psychology Postgraduate Society. It’s a great way to get to know other postgraduate students and get support.

The society organises weekly coffee hours, parties, nature treks, picnics and even movie nights so there’s lots to get involved with to help you to meet like-minded people.

Psychology Postgraduate Society - find out more

Contact us

If you have any problems working through these pre-arrival tasks or you know that you’ll be arriving late to Sheffield in September, please let us know.

Email our Postgraduate Student Support Team on: psypgt@sheffield.ac.uk 

Please include your name, programme of study and registration number (if you know it).