Student profiles

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

Photo of Parth in the city

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

Photo of Laila in the snow

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.

Photo of Valent Hartono outside Deloitte

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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The university is more culturally diverse than I ever imagined

Moe Naing BSc Economics with Finance

Moe, BSC Economics with Finance student, chose his course to prepare for a career as a financial analyst.

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My module choices allowed me to gain a clear insight into how businesses operate

Matt Grzmil BSc Economics

Matt is a management consultant at KPMG UK, and transferred from BA to BSc Economics.

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My placement year at the Department for Work and Pensions

Efua Mbiah BSc Economics with Employment Experience

Efua Mbiah studied BSc Economics and completed her placement at the Department for Work and Pensions.

Luke in a lecture theatre

The best of both worlds

Luke Boaler BA Business Management and Economics

Luke, BA Business Management and Economics student, chose a dual honours degree to combine two subjects that he loved in one course.

Sanjana in a lecture theatre

The course at Sheffield suited me perfectly because it incorporated both my favourite subjects while allowing me to have a placement year in my degree

Sanjana Dange BA Business Management and Economics

Sanjana, a BA Business Management and Economics student, moved to the UK as an international student, gaining new responsibilities and building mental strength.

Theo El-Maawiy profile

Having worked on economics in the real world has consolidated my economics knowledge

Theo El-Maawiy BA Economics with Employment Experience

Theo El-Maawiy is a final year BA Economics with Employment Experience student. He recently just completed his placement at HM Treasury.

Mariana profile

I now know what career path I might be following in the future

Mariana Lucia Montano Martinez BA Economics with Employment Experience

Mariana is a final year BA Economics with Employment Experience student. She recently just finished her placement at SMBC Japanese Bank in London.

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Results and Clearing 2025

The University of Sheffield has some places for additional high achieving students available through Clearing this year.

Clearing at Sheffield