Open day subject talks: October 2026
Our open day subject talks are a great way to learn more about the courses and programmes available at the University of Sheffield.
How do subject talks work?
These are the only fixed part of the day, which you choose when making your open day booking. You can book places for yourself and up to one additional guest. You are welcome to bring further guests to accompany you on the day and take part in central tours, talks and exhibitions, but in order to maintain safe room capacities, we cannot guarantee spaces for them in the subject talk(s).
You will receive a reminder email before the event with details of your pre-booked subject talks, and your QR code for entry.
If you have changed your mind about which subject talk you want to attend, details are available in the subject talk schedules. However, please be advised that booked visitors (prospective students and up to one additional guest) will be seated first, and only then will any remaining seats will be offered to unbooked students, then unbooked guests.
Some subject talks do become fully booked, but our faculty exhibitions and subject drop-ins offer a great opportunity to meet representatives from the department and find out more about the courses on offer.
Subject talks: October 2026
Talk details are subject to change - please refer to your reminder emails for the latest information.
Please note: Due to the early UCAS deadline, Medicine, Dental Surgery, and Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy will not be offering subject talks at our October and November Open Days, but representatives from these subjects will still be available for conversations in our Medicine and Dental School drop-ins.
Arts and Humanities
Criminology
12.15pm - 1pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 3
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East Asian Studies (Japanese, Chinese and Korean)
1pm - 1.45pm
The Diamond - Workroom 1
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English Language and Linguistics
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Alfred Denny Building - Lecture Theatre 1
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English Language and Literature
11.30am - 12.15pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 5
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English Literature
12pm - 12.45pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 6
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English Literature
1.30pm - 2.15pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 7
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History
10am - 10.45am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 3
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History
2.15pm - 3pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
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Languages and Cultures (European and Slavonic Languages)
12pm - 12.45pm
Alfred Denny Building - Lecture Theatre 2
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Law
10.15am - 11am
Richard Roberts Auditorium
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Optional student-led tours of the Law school building will run at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Lasts approx 30 minutes
Depart from Law student subject exhibition stand
Sign up at the Law stand
Law
1pm - 1.45pm
Richard Roberts Auditorium
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Optional student-led tours of the Law school building will run at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Lasts approx 30 minutes
Depart from Law student subject exhibition stand
Sign up at the Law stand
Law
2.15pm - 3pm
Richard Roberts Auditorium
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Optional student-led tours of the Law school building will run at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Lasts approx 30 minutes
Depart from Law student subject exhibition stand
Sign up at the Law stand
Music
10.30am - 11.15am
Jessop Building - Foyer
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Our Jessop Music building is also open throughout the day (10am to 3:30pm) for drop-in visits to talk with academics and students.
Music
1pm - 1.45pm
Jessop Building - Foyer
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
Our Jessop Music building is also open throughout the day (10am to 3:30pm) for drop-in visits to talk with academics and students.
Philosophy
10.30am - 11.15am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 2
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Philosophy
12pm - 12.45pm
The Diamond, Workroom 1
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics
11am - 11.45am
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 4
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics
1.15pm - 2pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 2
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Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
1.30pm - 2.15pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 9
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Engineering and Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
11.30am - 12.15pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
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Mechanical Engineering
1.15pm - 2pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
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Biomedical Engineering
10.30am - 11.15am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 5
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Biomedical Engineering
12.45pm - 1.30pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 5
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Chemical Engineering
11am - 11.45am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 6
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Chemical Engineering
1pm - 1.45pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 6
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Civil & Structural Engineering
11.45am - 12.30pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 2
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After the subject session, there is an optional 30-minute laboratory demonstration, providing the opportunity to see our facilities and equipment in action.
Civil & Structural Engineering
2.15pm - 3pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 2
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After the subject session, there is an optional 30-minute laboratory demonstration, providing the opportunity to see our facilities and equipment in action.
Computer Science
11.30am - 12.15pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 3
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Computer Science
1.30pm - 2.15pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 3
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, and Computer Systems Engineering
10.30am - 11.15am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, and Computer Systems Engineering
2.30pm - 3.15pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
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General Engineering
11.45pm - 12.30pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
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General Engineering
2pm - 2.45pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 5
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Materials Science & Engineering
11am - 11.45am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 8
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Materials Science & Engineering
2.15pm - 3pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 8
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Aerospace Engineering
10.15am - 11am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
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Aerospace Engineering
1pm - 1.45pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
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Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science Courses
10am - 10.45am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 9
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Introduction to Engineering and Computer Science Courses
12.30pm - 1.15pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 8
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Health
Speech and Language Therapy
10am - 10.45am
University of Sheffield Medical School*, Lecture Theatre 3
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After this, there's an optional 30 minute tour of the Communication Clinic and facilities.
Nursing (Adult)
11am - 11.45am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 9
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After this, there is an optional tour of our clinical facilities and a chance to chat to our placement partners. You must book the session to join the optional tour.
Orthoptics
12pm - 12.45pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 4
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After this, there's an optional 30 minute tour of the Orthoptic facilities.
Pharmacy
12pm - 12.45pm
Dainton Building, Lecture Theatre 1
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Optional 20-minute lab demonstrations will also be running at 11am, 11:25am, 1pm and 1:40pm. If you are interested in joining one of these demonstrations, please come to the Pharmacy stand at the entrance of Dainton Building.
Science
Biosciences (Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Zoology)
10am - 10.45am
Students' Union, Nelson Mandela Auditorium
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Our biosciences labs are also open throughout the day (10am to 3.30pm) for drop-in visits to talk with academics and students, and a chance to do some example experiments
Biosciences (Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Zoology)
12.45pm - 1.30pm
Students' Union, Nelson Mandela Auditorium
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Our biosciences labs are also open throughout the day (10am to 3.30pm) for drop-in visits to talk with academics and students, and a chance to do some example experiments
Chemistry
10.30am - 11.15am
The Dainton Building - Lecture Theatre 1
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Optional 30 minute tours of the chemistry teaching facilities are available throughout the day on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chemistry
1.30pm - 2.15pm
The Dainton Building - Lecture Theatre 1
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
Optional 30 minute tours of the chemistry teaching facilities are available throughout the day on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mathematics and Statistics
11am - 11.45am
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 7
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Optional 20 minute tours of the mathematics and statistics building will follow the talk.
Mathematics and Statistics
1pm - 1.45pm
The Diamond, Lecture Theatre 2
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Optional 20 minute tours of the mathematics and statistics building will follow the talk.
Physics and Astronomy
10.30am - 11.15am
The Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre 7
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Optional 30 minute tours of the physics and astronomy facilities will be available throughout the day on a first-come, first-served basis.
Physics and Astronomy
12.30pm - 1.15pm
The Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre 7
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Optional 30 minute tours of the physics and astronomy facilities will be available throughout the day on a first-come, first-served basis.
Psychology
11.30am - 12.15pm
Students' Union, Nelson Mandela Auditorium
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This talk covers our BSc Psychology course only.
We’re also running talks about our BSc Education and Psychology course at this event. To book your space, search “Education”.
Psychology
2.15pm - 3pm
Students' Union, Nelson Mandela Auditorium
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This talk covers our BSc Psychology course only.
We’re also running talks about our BSc Education and Psychology course at this event. To book your space, search “Education”.
Social Sciences
Accounting and Financial Management
12.15pm - 1pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 2
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Architecture
11.30am - 12.15pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 1
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After, drop in from 1.30pm to 3.30pm to explore the Architecture and Landscape Architecture studios, and chat with academic staff and students. Ambassadors at the Arts Tower entrance will direct you to the right floor.
Business Management
1.15pm - 2pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 3
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Data Science
11.30am - 12.15pm
The Wave, Seminar Room 5
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Digital Media and Society
12.45pm - 1.30pm
The Wave, Seminar Room 5
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Economics
10.15am - 11am
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 3
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Economics
12.45pm - 1.30pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 1
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Education and Psychology
12.45pm - 1.30pm
The Wave, Workroom 2
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This talk covers our BSc Education and Psychology course only.
We’re also running talks about our BSc Psychology course at this event. To book your space, search “Psychology”.
Environmental Science
1.15pm - 2pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 4
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Optional tours of the Geography and Planning Building, delivered by student ambassadors, will also be running on the hour from 10am to 2pm from the Geography subject exhibition stand in the Wave. Tours will take approximately 30 minutes and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Optional student-led tours of the Geography and Planning building will run at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Lasts approx 30 minutes
• Depart from The Wave
• Sign up at the Geography subject exhibition stand
Geography
11.15am - 12pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 2
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
Optional student-led tours of the Geography and Planning building will run at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Lasts approx 30 minutes
• Depart from The Wave
• Sign up at the Geography subject exhibition stand
Geography
2.15pm - 3pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 3
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
Optional student-led tours of the Geography and Planning building will run at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Lasts approx 30 minutes
• Depart from The Wave
• Sign up at the Geography subject exhibition stand
Global Sustainable Development
12.15pm - 1pm
The Wave, Workroom 1
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
Optional student-led tours of the Geography and Planning building will run at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Lasts approx 30 minutes
• Depart from The Wave
• Sign up at the Geography subject exhibition stand
Journalism
11.15am - 12pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 3
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Optional student-led tours of the Journalism facilities will run throughout the day from 10am on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Lasts approx 20 minutes
• Sign up at the Journalism subject exhibition stand
Landscape
10.45am - 11.30am
The Wave, Workroom 2
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
After, drop in from 1.30pm to 3.30pm to explore the Architecture and Landscape Architecture studios, and chat with academic staff and students. Ambassadors at the Arts Tower entrance will direct you to the right floor.
Politics and International Relations
10.15am - 11am
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 2
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Politics and International Relations
2pm - 2.45pm
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 1
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Social Sciences
1.45pm - 2.30pm
The Wave, Workroom 3
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Sociology
11.45am - 12.30pm
The Wave, Workroom 2
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Urban Studies and Planning (BA Geography and Planning, MPlan Urban Planning)
1.15pm - 2pm
The Wave, Workroom 1
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Optional student-led tours of the Geography and Planning Building will run on the hour from 10am to 2pm on a first-come, first-served basis
• Lasts approx 30 minutes
• Depart from the Geography subject stand in The Wave
• Sign up at the Geography stand
What can I do with a Social Sciences degree?
11.15am - 11.45am
The Wave, Workroom 1
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Come along to this talk to hear from our dedicated Careers and Employability team as they share real alumni success stories and highlight the various support and opportunities available to you during your studies, to help you achieve your career goals.
What can I do with a Social Sciences degree?
2.15pm - 2.45pm
The Wave, Workroom 1
Get directions via Google Maps / Apple Maps
Come along to this talk to hear from our dedicated Careers and Employability team as they share real alumni success stories and highlight the various support and opportunities available to you during your studies, to help you achieve your career goals.