Undergraduate to postgraduate study
Whether you want to further your interests in academia or set yourself up for a future career, there are lots of benefits to staying at ºù«Ӱҵ for your masters.
Explore studying a Masters (17-19 March 2025)
For any current students who would like to find out more about staying at ºù«Ӱҵ for their masters. Choose from a range of in-person and online sessions to help you find out everything you need to know.
What to expect
From getting a head start on researching options to planning your next step for after you graduate, this event is open to all years of study.
- Discover postgrad courses in subject overviews and taster sessions
- Learn how to apply for and fund your masters
- Chat and network with current postgrad students at our masters study cafe
- Find out about the range of masters course we offer and how we can support you along the way
- Explore the benefits of staying at ºù«Ӱҵ, including our Alumni Discount
Please note, this event is for current University of ºù«Ӱҵ undergraduates only. If you are not a current student, please join our postgraduate online open day on Wednesday 30 April 2025. To find out more, register your interest
If you have any questions about the event please contact our events team via myday@sheffield.ac.uk.
Schedule
Monday 17 March 2025
Masters essentials - Apply and fund your studies
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Location: Online
Find out how to apply and discover the funding options available during this talk from our admissions and funding teams - plus ask them any questions.Book your place
Masters essentials - Hear from current students
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Location: Online
Hear from our current students about what it's like to progress and study a masters programme here at ºù«Ӱҵ.
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Masters essentials - Apply & fund your studies
Time: 11am to 12pm
Location: Richard Roberts Auditorium
Find out how to apply and discover the funding options available during this talk from our admissions and funding teams - plus ask them any questions.
Masters essentials - Hear from current students
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Location: Students’ Union Discovery Rooms
Hear from our current students about what it's like to progress and study a masters programme here at ºù«Ӱҵ.
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Masters essentials - Exhibition
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Location: Students’ Union Discovery Rooms
Browse our subject exhibition, and get an understanding of the range of masters programmes that are on offer.
Masters study cafe - Chat to current students
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Location: To be confirmed
Join us for a drop in, chat to current masters students about their experience.
Masters essentials - Apply and fund your studies
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Location: To be confirmed
Find out how to apply and discover the funding options available during this talk from our admissions and funding teams - plus ask them any questions.
Subject Tasters
On Wednesday (19 March) afternoon you can also join one of our taster sessions across the following subjects:
- Biosciences
- Broadcast Journalism
- Clinical Medicine in the School of Medicine & Population Health
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- History
- Information Management
- International Development
- Journalism
- Journalism - International Public and Political Communication
- Library and Information Services Management (LISM) and Librarianship
- Polar and Alpine Change
- Politics and International Relations and Sociological Studies
- Economics
- Health Economics and Decision Modelling
- Information Systems & Information Systems Management
- Science Communication
Undergraduate to postgraduate study information
- What’s the difference between undergraduate and postgraduate study?
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How you apply, fund, and study for a postgraduate taught degree is all very different to an undergraduate degree.
In most cases, you can simply apply for a postgraduate taught course through the University website using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. You don’t need to have completed your undergraduate studies to apply.
If you are an international student, you can apply directly or through a representative for your postgraduate taught degree.
- Applications for 2025 entry are open
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Postgraduate taught degree programmes typically run for a year, but can be longer depending on the type of qualification you’re studying and whether you study full-time or part-time. Take a look at our postgraduate course listings for detailed course information, including programme duration.
- Why should you choose postgraduate study?
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Alumni discount - as a ºù«Ӱҵ graduate, you may be eligible to a 20 per cent discount on your postgraduate taught degree tuition fees (up to £2,500) if you choose to study with us.
Further your knowledge - dig deeper into the subject that you’re passionate about. With 92 per cent of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), we’ll nurture your passion and show you how to use what you learn.
Enhance your career prospects - 93 per cent of postgraduate taught graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their studies (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22)
Continue university life - stay in the city you love and keep all the benefits of studying at the university voted best for student life in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024.
- Funding your studies
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Student loans work differently at postgraduate level. If you’re a home student interested in studying a postgraduate masters, you can apply for one loan that can be used towards paying your tuition fees or your living costs - it’s up to you how you choose to spend it.
Alumni discount
ºù«Ӱҵ graduates may be eligible for a discount up to £2,500 on tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to help afford your studies.
- Inclusion at ºù«Ӱҵ
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We’re committed to creating a fully inclusive environment at ºù«Ӱҵ. There are dedicated networks for LGBT+ students, BAME students and those with disabilities to ensure you feel supported and can thrive throughout your studies.
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