History undergraduate student profiles

Current and recent undergraduate history students share their experiences of studying in Sheffield.

profile pictire of MA student Roqi

I was drawn to the University of Sheffield, due to the range of modules on offer

Roqi Adebimpe MA American History

Roqi hadn’t studied History at undergraduate level but found that the range of modules offered at Sheffield allowed her to develop the necessary skills to aid her studies, as well as transferable skills for history-related careers such as heritage and museums

Claudiu Alexandru Oprita

What I enjoy most about my programme is the countless opportunities available to students to get involved in the life of the Department

Claudiu Alexandru Oprita BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

During his time in Sheffield, Alex has had the opportunity to get involved in a wide number of extracurricular opportunities.

Ralph Habgood

philosophy of education, epistemology/knowledge transmission and meta-ethics have had a direct bearing on my day to day in sport coaching.

Ralph Habgood BA Philosophy

The flexibility of the BA Philosophy allowed Ralph to tailor his degree to his own interests and career goals.

Sarah Manzie delivering a TEDx Talk

The logical thinking and persuasive argument skills that I learnt through my degree have been invaluable to me in my career.

Sarah Manzie BA Philosophy

Sarah uses the skills she developed during her degree to support young people facing homelessness.

History student ambassador Eleanor Sollis

Module choices from year one all the way to year three was unmatched by any other university I looked at.

Eleanor Sollis BA History and Politics

Find out why Eleanor wholeheartedly recommends Sheffield to friends.

History Student ambassador Max Carson

I have written for New Histories in my time here, which I found to be a very fulfilling and enjoyable process

Max Carson BA History

Max chose Sheffield for its course and city, and the experience so far has been both exciting and fulfilling.

Student ambassador Elizabeth Hampshire

Being a part of the History Society has been helpful in providing opportunities to socialise with my course mates

Elizabeth Hampshire BA History

Sheffield's range of societies have proven a valuable addition to Elizabeth's studies.

History student ambassador Milly Cantrell

University at Sheffield has not only taught me valuable life skills but also the value of meeting new people and making connections

Milly Cantrell BA History

Milly applied to Sheffield following a clearing open day, here she shares how her experience has exceeded her expectations.

History student ambassador Dan Burniston

The teaching experience and support at Sheffield has been great at developing my understanding of history and politics.

Dan Burniston BA History and Politics

Dan finds joy in being a Sheffield student due to the diverse module choices and the crossover between his two subjects.

History student ambassador Andrea Rodriguez Lozano

I did some writing the Sheffield Star in first year, which was incredible, as my articles were in actual newspapers read all over Sheffield!

Andrea Rodriguez Lozano BA History

Andrea, an international student, sheds light on why her decision to come to Sheffield has proven to be a leap of faith she doesn't regret.

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