Philosophy undergraduate student profiles

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

Photograph of Tadhg Kwasi

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.

Photograph of Andrea Blomkvist

A great culture of passing down advice from older to younger students and making friends across the programmes

Andrea Blomkvist MA and PGR Student, and Teaching Associate

Andrea came here to do an MA in Cognitive Studies in 2016 and since finishing her PhD in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield in 2021, has been a Teaching Associate in the department.

Student - Rory Wilson

What I enjoyed most was the sense of community at the Department which I think is hard to find elsewhere

Rory Wilson MA Philosophy

Rory Wilson was a Fulbright scholar who joined the Department of Philosophy in 2018. He completed his MA in Philosophy in 2019 and went on to take a PhD in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.

Archaeology student Amy Derrick

With a highly acclaimed archaeology department and numerous intriguing courses on offer, the University of Sheffield was the right choice for me.

Amy Derrick BA Classical and Historical Archaeology

Former Archaeology student Amy Derrick now works as Geospacial Specialist within Wessex Archaeology.

Celia Weberg

I love studying archaeology at Sheffield because my professors make the lessons engaging, accessible, and relevant to my personal interests

Celia Weberg (America) MA Archaeology

International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship winner Celia Weberg is currently studying on the MA Archaeology.

Gemma Dixon

The course not only provided me with the skills needed to apply for the job, but also to interview successfully.

Gemma Dixon MA Digital Culture and Communication

Gemma Dixon discusses being a student on the MA Digital Culture and Communication and how the skills she gained on the course helped her get her new job as an Assistant Account Manager.

DHI student Honglin Ye

I have more opportunities for self-improvement in the UK, and all the courses are very different from when I studied in China.

Honglin Ye Digital Culture and Communication

Honglin Ye discusses her course and what it is like to be a student in the DHI.

Archaeology PHD student Sarah Poniros

The University of Sheffield has one of the best archaeology/biological anthropology programs in the world!

Sarah Poniros (America) Department of Archaeology

Sarah moved from the United States to Sheffield to complete her MSc (Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology) and PhD in the Department of Archaeology.

Photo of Adam Hawksbee

You've just got to put yourself in the path of interesting opportunities as often as you possibly can

Adam Hawksbee BA History & Politics

Adam Hawksbee explains how key skills developed through studying History and Politics are used consistently in his current role in local government.

Photo of Kat Cowan

History has informed everything I do on a daily basis. It changes the way I view the news. It changes the way I analyse current events

Kat Cowan BA History

Kat Cowan talks about her passion for history, and how it has led to a successful career in broadcast journalism.

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