Education & Childhood Studies Experience Days

We’re delighted to offer Education & Childhood Studies Experience Days in the 2026/2027 academic year for students studying Level 3 qualifications.

Explore learning, development and the educational journey from early years through to adulthood in engaging and interactive sessions. You’ll gain insight into teaching, childhood development and inclusive practice.

What’s Involved

Education & Childhood Studies Experience Days at Sheffield Hallam University’s City Campus offer a taste of what it’s like to study these subjects in higher education.

These engaging sessions enhance curriculum learning, support progression in the subject, and complement careers education by highlighting how education and childhood studies applies in real life and the wide range of career pathways it can lead to.

During the Experience Day, students will begin with a welcome talk delivered by a member of the academic team, providing an overview of the subject and the courses available.

Students will then take part in two masterclasses led by academics in the fields of education and childhood studies. These sessions are designed to be engaging and interactive – typically focusing on subject areas currently being researched or taught, reflecting academic specialisms. 

Students will also have the opportunity to take part in a campus tour, exploring the state-of-the-art facilities in the Charles Street building, where they will gain insight into the environment in which they would study. 

Available Dates for Academic Year 2026/27

• 10/11/2026 

• 12/11/2026 

• 23/02/2027 

• 24/02/2027

• 25/02/2027 

• 15/06/2027 

• 16/06/2027 

Education and Childhood experience days run from 10:00–14:30. 

(Please contact us with any enquiries regarding alternative dates if required) 

Eligibility Requirements 

These sessions are open to students studying Level 3 courses at sixth forms and colleges. Students do not need to be studying education and childhood courses to attend.

Our Experience Days are ideal for students who are considering university, whether they have already chosen to study an education and childhood course or are still exploring their options. 

Get in touch 

To book an Education and Childhood Studies 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.