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.

Gloria Aponte García

It allowed me to understand and value the immense richness of Colombia

Gloria Aponte García Class of 1981

Gloria’s experience in Sheffield changed her personal and professional outlook and led to her directing the first Masters in Landscape Design in Colombia.

Atindriya Shome

The course helped me to create a unique portfolio

Atindriya Shome Landscape Architecture MA

Atindriya chose to study in Sheffield because of the city's unique culture and landscape. She was helped by the department’s scholarship scheme for outstanding Indian postgraduate applicants.

Xiaochao Chen

I’ve really developed my abilities in three-dimensional thinking

Xiaochao Chen Landscape Studies MA

Xiaochao Chen from China chose the University of Sheffield because of the school's good reputation.

Pranabanti Karmakar

Sheffield felt like the perfect place to study landscape

Pranabanti Karmakar Landscape Architecture MA

Having originally worked as an Architect, Pranabanti Karmakar chose to study MA Landscape Architecture and was helped by the school's scholarship scheme for outstanding Indian postgraduate applicants.

Tobias Edwards

Completing the course will ensure I have the skills needed for a graduate position in a world-class firm

Tobias Edwards Landscape Architecture MA

MA student Tobias Edwards chose to study Landscape Architecture after looking for graduate jobs outdoors.

Four smiling postgraduate students sat working together in a campus location - one of the group is typing on their laptop.

Postgraduate online open day

Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at our online open day on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

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