Student profiles

Read the stories of our undergraduate students, and learn about their experiences on their work placements.

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Don’t be afraid of mathematics or statistics

John Atanasios Third Year Student

John Atanasios is an undergraduate student from Egypt. He is in the final year of his BSc Economics degree and plans to one day become a lecturer.

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Everyone is very friendly and positive about the course

Xingyu Sun Third Year Student

Xingyu Sun, interested in the social implications of economic data, chose to study Economics at Sheffield. She appreciates the university's strong academic reputation and the city's lively atmosphere.

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What surprised me most was how great the experience was

Emily Keen Final year student

Emily is a final year student studying a BA in Economics. She recently completed a placement year at Baxter where she was involved in marketing for pharmaceutical and healthcare products.

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Danielle McHale (BSc Economics)

Danielle McHale BSc Economics

Danielle graduated with a BSc in Economics in 2021. She has gone on to work as an Electrical Project Manager for Formula E.

Steph Cotton (BA Economics)

Steph Cotton (BA Economics)

Steph Cotton BA Economics

Steph Cotton graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2013 with a BA in Economics. She is now working as a senior manager at a firm of chartered accountants.

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The Experience Sheffield Scholarship has enabled me to fully immerse myself in student life

Caitlin Donnellan BSc Economics

Caitlin is a current second year BSc Economics student and the recipient of the Experience Sheffield Scholarship.

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I have gained a huge number of business critical skills that I believe will stand me in good stead for future employment

Ed Brophy BSc Economics with Employment Experience

Ed is a final year BSc Economics with Employment Experience student. He recently completed his placement at Toyota GB.

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Being part of the Sheffield Economics Society introduced me to the world of finance

Parth Chougule BSc Economics

Parth, BSc Economics student, sits on the Sheffield Economics Society executive committee

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Through my dual course, I can pursue both of my passions simultaneously.

Laila Fadel BA Economics and Politics student

Laila, BA Economics and Politics student, can develop her interests in both fields and gain as much knowledge on both subjects as possible.

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I wanted to join the Twikker Fund as I was fascinated by the world of investing

Valent Hartono BSc Economics with Finance

Valent, BSc Economics with Finance student, is part of the University's unique student-run Twikker Fund.

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International undergraduate scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international undergraduate students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025