East Asian Studies (Japanese, Chinese and Korean) offer holder days

Arriving at your session

You will have booked to visit us 10am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4.30pm on your offer holder day. Please arrive in good time for the start of your booked session, as we'll need to scan the QR code from your booking to register you.

Your arrival location is The Diamond, Workroom 1. You can view this on our interactive campus map, and there will also be lots of open day staff and ambassadors around campus to assist you.

If you arrive late for your booked session, please report to the general information stand on the Students’ Union concourse, where event staff will be able to help.

When booking, you'll be able to reserve a place for yourself and one guest at the department activities. To ensure safe venue capacities, the department will be unable to accommodate any additional unbooked visitors.

However, you're welcome to bring additional guests to accompany you on the day, and we would encourage these guests to take part in our range of central exhibitions and tours while the department activities are running.

Timetable

You will have booked your session 10am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4.30pm on your offer holder day. Here's what to expect from your time with us. Timings are approximate and are subject to change, and so we recommend checking back prior to the event.

• Welcome talk and Programme overview - 60 minutes
• Student Ambassador Year Abroad Presentation - 30 minutes
• Refreshments and chat with academics and students – 30 minutes
• Taster lecture – 30 minutes

For the rest of the day, you'll have time to take part in the central tours and exhibitions detailed in our offer holder day guide.  

Activities

You'll take part in a number of activities related to your chosen course to give you a real taste of what it's like to be a student at Sheffield.

Welcome Talk and Programme Overview 

In this introductory activity, we'll give you a complete and compelling overview of the BA East Asian Studies programme. Discover the diverse and exciting modules, understand the powerful knowledge and skills you'll gain, and explore our unique, student-focused teaching approach. This is your chance to gain a personal insight into daily student life and learn more about the critical, career-defining value of a degree in this fascinating and increasingly important global field. 

Student Ambassador Presentation     

Join our incredible Student Ambassadors as they share their personal success stories and reveal exactly how they thrive here. You'll gain exclusive insights into the unforgettable Year Abroad, an honest look at a typical, action-packed 'day in the life,' and all the details on the amazing extra-curricular adventures waiting for you. 

Chat with academics and current students

This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have to our academics, including our China, Japan and Korea Specialists, as well as our Language Teaching Specialists. 

You will also be able to chat with current East Asian Studies students who can share their experience of living here in Sheffield, along with any other questions you may have. 

Taster lecture

Experience a lecture by East Asian Studies academic staff, based on some of their cutting edge research. Our teaching is research-led, which means that our staff’s expertise and research findings feed directly into our curriculum.

Dual Degree Drop-in Session 

Will you be studying Music with East Asian Studies BA? If so, between 12:30pm to 2pm on the ground floor foyer at Jessop West you will have the opportunity to chat with an academic about your dual degree.    

For the rest of the day, you'll have time to take part in the central tours and exhibitions detailed in our offer holder day guide.  

How to book

Please book your place on the offer holder day via the link in your invitation email.