Meet our students

Mengzi Li in cap and gown holding her graduation certificate

My years in Sheffield have been one of the best experiences of my life

Mengzi Li Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Mengzi Li reflects on her journey on the BA Education, Culture and Childhood and how it has helped to change her view of learning and develop a love for studying

Peak district field trip- geog

Returning to education can be daunting but if you have a genuine interest and want to succeed, you can!

Sarah Geography BSc

Sarah always knew that she wanted to return to university at some point and she felt that DLL made that possible for her and has given her the opportunity to face her fears.

Rikzar - Politics, Philosophy & Politics student

Why I enjoy studying at the SMI

Rikzar Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

Rikzar talks about what she enjoys most about studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) here at the Sheffield Methods Institute (SMI).

Rosie

Getting hands-on with work placements

Rosie Applied Social Sciences BA

Rosie, pictured on the left with fellow student Amy, took part in our work placement scheme at DB Cargo UK Ltd.

Eleanor, Applied Social Sciences Student

Top tips for new students

Eleanor Applied Social Sciences BA

Meet Eleanor, she is currently studying BA Applied Social Sciences, she'll tell you what your first semester could be like, what she enjoys most about her course and her top tips for new students.

Lucy Keeling at home

The skills and knowledge that I learned on the course continue to give me a broad outlook on education

Lucy Keeling Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Lucy Keeling is a trained teacher now working as a Literacy Advisor at All Aboard Learning on a phonics scheme, where she specialises in supporting struggling readers.

Niamh image

Being a student is something for me, it is my time to focus on my passions and I feel this is so important when you are a parent

Niamh Environmental Sciences BSc

Niamh decided to study a foundation year with the Department for Lifelong Learning as she felt it would be a great first step back into education.

Gemma Tetley, BA ECC student

I was intrigued by the diverse range of modules offered surrounding a range of different aspects of childhood

Gemma Tetley Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Aspiring teacher, Gemma Tetley, enjoyed her placement in a primary school where she was able to fully immerse herself in the classroom environment, build relationships with students and teachers as well as building her confidence in the classroom.

Florrie Hutchinson smiling

The nurturing way in which the course was overseen really helped with boosting my confidence and in preparing me to enter the workplace

Florrie Hutchinson Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Florrie graduated from our BA Education, Culture and Childhood, is employed as a Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.

DLL Ambassador Tracey

My children were less dependent on me and with more free time I realised that I had the opportunity to become a full-time university student

Tracey English Language and Linguistics BA

After studying A Levels Tracey decided to enter the world of work, thirty six years later Tracey returned to education to study English Language and Linguistics BA with Foundation Year. This whole experience has made Tracey aware that "you’re never too old to try something new".

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