Meet our undergraduate students

Second year undergraduate Laurie Pugh (centre) with Head Gardener Mark Dixon (left)

My experience was unique, rewarding and fun. I am so glad I pushed myself to do it.

Laurie Pugh Landscape Architecture BA

Three weeks volunteering at Sullington Old Rectory immersed Laurie in the experiences of a working gardener and helped her to appreciate the time and persistence it takes to plant the beds she is learning to design.

William McKinney

I'm learning skills to help make a difference

William McKinney Architecture BA

BA Architecture student William has aspirations of working in an architecture practice that makes a difference, here he shares how his course is preparing him with real, applicable skills.

BA Architecture and Landscape student Katherine Langley

Hands-on experience has given me a greater understanding of the processes that go on beyond design.

Katherine Langley Architecture and Landscape BA

A month at Sussex Prairie Gardens, where no two days were the same, helped to improve Katherine’s plant knowledge.

Poppy King

Getting your hands dirty is the best way to learn

Poppy King Architecture and Landscape BA

Poppy completed a three-week placement at Sussex Prairie Garden – Britain’s largest naturalistic garden – in the summer between her second and third year.

Ruby Ukairo Shaw

Studying how people interact with their environment has always fascinated me

Ruby Ukairo Shaw Landscape Architecture BA

At school Ruby loved human geography and set design. She chose to study BA Landscape Architecture as a way to combine the two.

Ella MacLeod

The content of the course is consistently rich, relevant and engaging

Ella MacLeod Architecture and Landscape BA

Ella had a passion for both art and design, geography and learning about the relationships between people and their environments. Since studying architecture and landscape her desire to combine creativity with practicality and problem-solving has been fulfilled.

Emma Koch

Studying both Architecture and Landscape Architecture I feel well prepared for a career in the built environment

Emma Koch Architecture and Landscape BA

Emma, BA Architecture and Landscape student, chose to pursue a dual architecture and landscape degree and hopes to qualify in both disciplines.

Lily Kuik

The collaborative culture at Sheffield has helped me connect with industry

Lily Kuik Architecture BA

Lily, a BA Architecture graduate, enjoyed the collaborative and supportive environment at Sheffield, which resulted in her creating an award-winning design and gaining a job at Arup.

Amy Lagnado

You feel like you can have a lasting impact on an area and the people who live there

Amy Lagnado Landscape Architecture BA

Amy didn't see herself as a creative person, but her degree taught her that everyone has an artistic streak in them.

Martin Lee

The Arts Tower studio gives a real buzz to the course

Martin Lee Landscape Architecture BA, MLA

In school, Martin was always encouraged to push and pursue creative boundaries. While studying at Sheffield, he has gained invaluable experience of sharing his own ideas with clients and staff.

A smiling Sheffield student holding a sign that says "I'm here to help" at an undergraduate open day

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