Department of Sociology and Criminology - Welcome 2024

Come and find out more about your course, meet key members of staff like your personal tutor, and meet the people you’re going to be studying with.

Department of Sociology and Criminology - Welcome Events 2024

Scroll to find out the key induction activities we have arranged for incoming Undergraduate, Master's, and Research students. We'd strongly encourage all new students to attend your induction events, as these are the best way to find out essential information, socialise with other new students, meet your Personal Tutor and other familiar faces in the department. It will be your way to feel more connected from day one, and will have a positive impact on the university journey ahead of you. 

Key Induction Dates:

• Undergraduate students (BA, BSc programmes) - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October
• Postgraduate Taught students (MA, MSc programmes) - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October
• Postgraduate Research students (PhD programmes) - Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd October 

Monday 30 September

Activity: Study Centre Drop-in
Time: Between 10am - 4pm (Simply drop-in)
Location: Department Study Centre (5A.307)
Description: Eager to see the Department? Have some pressing questions before your Induction talk? Come along to the Study Centre to speak with our Study Support Manager and volunteer team of student mentors. We'll do our best to help. There will also be some freebies and other resources available to pick-up, including our Student Handbook: 'Mini-Guide'. 

Tuesday 1 October

The full schedule including times and locations is to be confirmed. However, Tuesday 1 October is the main day in which all new students will need to attend campus for essential induction talks and activities with their department. Whether you're joining us for a Bachelor's or Master's programme, you are strongly encouraged to attend campus for induction talks, social lunches, and meet-and-greet activities with colleagues and other students in the Department. 

Wednesday 2 October

Plenty of activities and events happen on campus on Wednesday's and the first Wednesday in Welcome Week is no different! The induction activities scheduled for this date include an introduction to our dedicated Study Support Manager in the Department, who will cover many aspects on how you can develop and thrive as a student at Essex. There will also be some Department indoor and outdoor social activities taking place, including a walk on the Wivenhoe Trail (which may be of particular appeal to those living in and commuting from the local area). 

Thursday 3 October

This is the key induction date for incoming Postgraduate Research (PhD) students. Hold this date aside for induction activities hosted for our new research students, which will include key information talks, and a social event in the evening. 

Friday 4 October

Activity: Study Centre Drop-in
Time: Between 10am - 4pm (Simply drop-in)
Location: Department Study Centre (5A.307)
Description: If you've arrived slightly later and haven't had a chance to attend your Department induction events, come along to the Study Centre to find out all you need to know before Week 2 lectures and the commencement of your classes and timetabled activity. It's key to know how to find your way around and know what's expected of you as a new Undergraduate or Master's student. Speak to our Study Support Manager and mentor team, pick up some freebies and guides, to help you feel ready for the term ahead.