Student profiles

Elizabeth Colbert at her graduation

The degree has massively helped in providing the basis for understanding in child development, but also for working with vulnerable populations

Elizabeth Colbert BA Education, Culture and Childhood

On completing the BA Education, Culture and Childhood, Libby Colbert progressed onto our MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) and now works for YWCA Yorkshire as a project worker.

BA ECC student, Molly Quinn

I could tailor my modules to gain a better understanding of what I wanted to do after university

Molly Quinn BA Education, Culture and Childhood

Molly was looking for a degree that would propel her towards a career working with young people and felt the course was a natural fit to gain the experience and skills she would need.

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The University of Sheffield has instilled within me a love of learning.

Alexandra Hobman BA Education, Culture and Childhood

Alexandra pays tribute to the course and teaching staff that gave her the breadth of understanding of Education and Childhood and the transferrable skills which have led to a rewarding job at Barnardo's charity.

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I hope that BA ECC will continue to be a springboard for others as it was for me

Chloe Jameson BA Education, Culture and Childhood

Speech and Language therapist, Chloe, was certain that she wanted to work with children, but wasn’t ready to commit to a specific pathway like teaching, the flexibility of this course let her focus on areas relevant to the postgraduate pathways she was considering.

Alice Price BA ECC student profile

As soon as I visited I knew I felt comfortable and safe in the city and now I never want to leave!

Alice Price BA Education, Culture and Childhood

After experiencing the best three years of her life, Education, Culture and Childhood student, Alice Price, has gained confidence to prepare her for life after university.

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I was able to tailor the degree to my own interests

Sarah Winstanley BA Education, Childhood and Culture

Sarah's expectations of the BA Education, Culture and Childhood were thoroughly exceeded. The knowledge she gained has supported her in several ways as she embarks on a teaching career.

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Studying at Sheffield helped me get my dream job

Anna Woof BA Education, Childhood and Culture

For Anna, the BA Education, Childhood and Culture was a personal degree experience that developed her skills, confidence and helped open the doors to her dream career.

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So many opportunities to take advantage of

Lindsay Hirst BA Education, Culture and Childhood

Lindsay built research experience with participation in the Global Learning Opportunities in Social Sciences scheme and an On CampUS placement.

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