Student profiles

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

An economics student at graduation - image

My placement was a great chance to make myself stand out by learning some skills a lot of graduates wouldn't have

Joseph Hubbard BSc Economics with Employment Experience

Joseph did a placement year with the Department for Work and Pensions to gain work experience after graduation.

Photo of economics student Zoonia Tahir

Sheffield as a city is a wonderful place to study and live

Zoonia Tahir BSc Economics

Zoonia was an international student from Pakistan and found Sheffield a global and friendly city.

Photo of economics students Arinola Lawal

My placement year helped to build my confidence

Arinola Lawal BA Economics with Employment Experience

Arinola did a placement year working as a Junior Commercial Manager at IBM in Manchester.

Students walk outside a red-bricked university building

Results and Clearing 2025

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

Clearing at Sheffield