Creative Industry Experience Days
We’re delighted to offer Creative Industry Experience Days during the 2026/2027 academic year for students studying Level 3 qualifications.
We believe in the transformative power of creativity. Our community brings together advanced research, teaching, and industry experience to drive positive change across creative and cultural subjects.
What’s Involved
Creative Industry Experience Days at Sheffield Hallam University’s City Campus offer insight into the world of the creative industries and guidance on creating a strong portfolio for university applications.
These engaging days are designed to enhance curriculum learning and support progression into the creative industries. They complement careers education by highlighting how the sector operates in real life and the wide range of careers it can lead to.
The sessions take place in our specialist facility, the Head Post Office, where students will explore how to develop, curate, and present their work effectively. Led by experienced staff, the experience days provide practical guidance to support progression into higher education and creative careers.
Experience days are available in the following creative industry subjects, or students can experience multiple subjects in one day:
- Acting, Film & TV
- Architecture
- Fine Art
- Digital Media
- English
- History
- Media, PR and Journalism
- Fashion
- Graphics
- Illustration
- Photography
- Product Design
- Animation
- Interior Architecture
Available Dates for Academic Year 2026/27
Dates are available on request. Alternatively, please email your preferred date to SCLO@shu.ac.uk, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Creative industry experience days typically run from 10:00–14:15.
Eligibility Requirements
These sessions are open to students studying Level 3 courses at sixth forms and colleges. Students do not need to be studying an art and design course to attend.
Our Experience Days are ideal for students who are considering university, whether they have already chosen a creative industries subject or are still exploring their options.
Get in touch
To book a Creative Industries Experience Day, please email SCLO@shu.ac.uk. A member of the Sheffield Hallam University Outreach Team will be happy to liaise with you and support your booking.
For more information, enquiries, or support with outreach, please do not hesitate to contact us at SCLO@shu.ac.uk.
Travel
We recommend planning your travel arrangements in advance. As a city-centre university, we do not have on-site parking available; however, there are nearby privately owned car parks that we can direct you to.
For environmental reasons, and as we are conveniently located next to Sheffield train station and the Sheffield bus interchange, we encourage travel by public transport whenever possible.