The University of Sheffield
Department of Music

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Your decision over where to study is a big one and, naturally, you want to make sure that you make the right choice.

To find out more about music at Sheffield you are warmly invited to come to an open day. There are two kinds of open days: University open days which take place in summer and music open days in winter/spring.

A general University open day lets you get a feel for what living and studying in Sheffield is like. The music open days show you the course content, facilities and opportunities on offer. You get to meet our staff and many of our current students.

Remember: when you book, your personal ID is your UCAS number

Music open days

We are committed to showing you what a music degree with us is all about, and how you will benefit from studying with us.

So, here at the Department of Music we hold a number of open days which include a tour of our facilities (and accommodation for those that haven't already seen it), a presentation about our research, music making and plenty of opportunities to ask questions. We are particularly pleased to include an opportunity to discuss the course with staff from all our specialist areas.

Before the open day you will receive an invitation to come and visit us. On the day you will be offered a tour of accommodation, a tour of the music department led by a current student or member of staff, and an opportunity to hear the department make music at a free lunchtime concert. This is your chance to find out why Sheffield is so well known for its research and research-led teaching and chat informally to staff and students over refreshments.

When are the music open days?

What happens at an an open day?

It's your chance to compare Music at Sheffield with your other choices. We will present ourselves as one of the finest departments of music in the country but you need to decide if the course (all three years) is right for you.

If you feel that your application would be best served by meeting individually with admissions staff at music please contact Jo Burrows.

We are passionate about music. If you have a similar drive and commitment please do get in touch. If you have any questions at all do not hesitate to contact the current admissions tutor, Dr Stephanie Pitts.

Typical schedule

  • 11:00 Pre-booked optional accommodation tour
  • 13:00 - 13:45 Lunchtime concert
  • 14:00 - 14:30 Welcome Talk by Admissions Tutor
  • 14:30 - 14:50 Why do research in music and what is research-led teaching? Meet more of the staff team.
  • 14:50 - 15:00 Q&A
  • 15:00 - 15:30 Departmental Tour with current students
  • 15:30 - 16:00 Tea, coffee, discussion with staff 
  • 16:00 - 16:45 Campus tour.

While you are here, take the time to explore the campus and city, which is in close walking distance of the department.

University open days

The University of Sheffield holds a number of Campus wide Open Days for potential students. These days are recommended for those who would like to get a broad overview of the campus; music open days will give you a much more detailed view of department.

More information about University wide open days with 2013 dates (i.e. for 2014 entry)

Get in touch

For further information, please contact our Departmental Secretary Jo Burrows:

Tel: +44 (0)114 222 0470
email: music@shef.ac.uk

Or contact the admissions tutor, Dr Stephanie Pitts

Tel: +44 (0)114 222 0481
email: s.e.pitts@sheffield.ac.uk

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