Student profiles

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Edward Glossop (Aberdeen Standard Investments)

Edward Glossop BSc Economics

Edward studied BSc Economics from 2008 to 2011. He is now working as an Economist at Aberdeen Standard Investments.

George Holmes (Rolls-Royce plc)

George Holmes BSc Economics

George studied BSc Economics between 2016 and 2019. In his second year he interned at Rolls-Royce plc, and returned for the commercial graduate scheme in September 2019 for a 12 months period. He then became a Commercial Officer for 18 months and has recently moved to the Business Modelling and Pricing team, which is more of a technical and financial role which complements his degree.