Philosophy undergraduate student profiles

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

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I would highly recommend getting involved with a range of different activities and roles to anyone.

Natalie Heasman Tree Placement year - Metropolitan Police

Second year Philosophy student Natalie talks about getting her placement with the Metropolitan Police and the extra curricular opportunities she's been involved with that helped her secure her post.

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.

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Philosophy challenges you to think outside the box and engage with topics you may not otherwise have encountered.

Charlotte Flores UG Politics & Philosophy alumni

Charlotte was an undergraduate student, working as a race equality, diversity, and inclusion intern and volunteering with Philosophy in the City.

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Certain modules were not just an intellectual exercise but also practical in building my world view.

Tadhg Kwasi UG Philosophy student

Tadhg Kwasi was an undergraduate student and student ambassador for the department of Philosophy.

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Sheffield is very suitable for study and living for international students

Yiling Ye BA Philosophy and Religion

Yiling obtained a BA in Philosophy and Religion and will continue as a postgraduate MA student in Sheffield, majoring in International Business. Yiling shares her experiences of studying and living in Sheffield.

Joshua Lewis Thomas

My undergraduate experiences made me realise that Philosophy was something I really wanted to pursue further

Joshua Lewis Thomas BA, MA and PhD in Philosophy

Joshua completed his PhD in Philosophy in 2018. He also studied his Masters and undergraduate courses in Philosophy here at Sheffield.

Rohan Cook, BA Philosophy.

Philosophy has helped me to focus on the core values I want to apply in my life

Rohan Cook BA Philosophy alumni

Rohan's study of Philosophy developed his world view and values; after graduating, he discovered a vocation for the mental health field as is now a Trainee Clinical Psychologist for the NHS.

Saffron Dunk, Philosophy and Religion BA

There's a typical conception about the clearing process - but I'm certain that I ended up in the right city and doing the right degree

Saffron Dunk BA Philosophy and Religion

Saffron recently completed her BA in Philosophy and Religion. Having joined Sheffield through our clearing process, she reflects on why she wouldn't change anything about her time at university.

Beatriz Perez Garcia

Being involved in the Philosophy Undergraduate Conference and the Reading Weekend are some of the highlights of my experience in Sheffield

Beatriz Perez Garcia Philosophy BA

Beatriz is an EU student who has recently completed a BA in Philosophy.

Anna Ludlam, BA History and Philosophy

Sheffield offered me a course that I was desperate to study and that I felt would bring out the best of my skills

Anna Ludlam BA History and Philosophy

Anna is from London and has recently completed a dual honours BA in History and Philosophy at the University of Sheffield.

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