Meet our masters students

Each year we attract excellent national and international postgraduate students, who all contribute to a socially vibrant and academically challenging environment. Here, our students share their reasons for choosing this programme and their experiences in Sheffield.

Nikki sole at building site

If there’s something that you are passionate about, use this in your design project

Niki Sole Architecture MArch

The collaborative approach to working that Niki enjoyed on the MArch course is a skill she has used regularly in her job.

Naomi Bailey and colleagues at table in practice

Studying and working in practice added purpose to my research

Naomi Bailey Architecture: Collaborative Practice MArch

Naomi studied Architecture: Collaborative Practice MArch and shares her experience of working and studying in practice.

PGT Alumni Yiye Lin

The training in Sheffield really improved my critical thinking and analytical skills

Yiye Lin Architectural Design MA

Sheffield graduate Yiye reflects on their time studying architectural design at Sheffield and what they're up to now.

PGT Alumni - Vikram Singha

My experience at Sheffield has given me confidence in undertaking and completing successful, high-calibre research

Vikram Singha Sustainable Architecture Studies MSc

Previous student Vikram shares advice for new students and shares where his Sustainable Architecture Studies MSc has taken him.

PGT Alumni Rahil Bhayani

Research as a skillset has been tremendously useful for me

Rahil Bhayani Architectural Design MA

Architectural Design MA graduate Rahil reflects on the skills they gained from their time at Sheffield.

Masters student group on field trip

The city of Sheffield and the University has given me more than what I had expected

Sahil Jaiswal Sustainable Architecture Studies MSc

International student Sahil writes about moving to a new country and getting out of his comfort zone.

Sustainable architecture studies students on trip

I have a wider overview of how in-depth analysis works to make a building resilient and sustainable

María Fernanda Jimenez Rodríguez Sustainable Architecture Studies MSc

María studies on the MSc Sustainable Architecture Studies course and shares her experience about her time at Sheffield so far.

Max Bridge

The work I have been able to create has stemmed from the encouragement and conversations I have had with both tutors and peers

Max Bridge Architecture Part 2 MArch

Max studied his Part 1 BA Architecture here at Sheffield, and chose to return for his Part 2 course because of the encouraging tutors and peers, as well as the city of Sheffield's green spaces.

A profile picture of Genevieve

Live Projects are an amazing experience and the closest thing you'll get to being in practice whilst at uni

Genevieve Leake Architecture Part 2 MArch

Genevieve has just finished studying for her MArch Architecture (Part 2) course, having previously studied with School of Architecture and Landscape for her undergraduate (Part 1) degree. She wanted to continue studying here because of the school's strong social ethos.

Picture of Yoana sitting outside on a grey and cloudy day, on the edge of a coastline with a view of birds nesting on isolated rocks and cliff faces.

I enjoy the broad spectrum of design skills and the atmosphere of studio work.

Yoana Todorova Collaborative Practice (Part 2) MArch

Yoana has just finished studying the MArch Collaborative Practice course, having previously studied with Sheffield School of Architecture for her undergraduate (Part 1) degree. She came back for our innovative Collaborative Practice course that allows students to continue working for the first year of Part 2 studies.

Four students laughing while sat at a bench, outside the Students' Union

International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships towards the annual tuition fee. Applications are open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students