Careers

MSc Data Science

Job titles

Data Scientist; Data Analyst; Data Engineer; Management Consultant; Insight Executive; Accountant; Data Scientist and Science Communicator; Management Consultant

Employers

HMRC; Nationwide; Capita; Bet365; Department for Work and Pensions; Arcadis; Queen Mary University of London; Huawei Technologies; Santander PLC; National Institution for Health Research; Deloitte LLP

Sheffield gave me both a strong academic foundation and a memorable living experience that continues to benefit me long after completing my studies.

Aryanda Prasetya MSc Data Science

Originally from Indonesia and now based in Tokyo, Japan, Aryanda graduated from the University of Sheffield after studying MSc Data Science and is now a Chief Technology Officer.

MA Global Journalism

Job titles

Journalist; Brand Builder; Business Manager; Content Executive; Video Director; Government Worker; Junior Reporter; Marketer; Project Manager; University Staff

Employers

Depaul (charitable organisation); FindAUniversity; JD Sports; Self-employed

My degree at Sheffield has been an absolute game changer for me!

Adithya Ajith Global Journalism MA alumnus

Global Journalism MA alumni Adithya secured a job within the university after graduating, saying his degree and the university's internship programme were direct stepping stones to his employment.

MSc Information Management

Job titles

Java Developer; Product Manager; Accountant; Bank Clerk; FinTech Manager; Investment Manager; Data Analyst; Data and Governance Manager; Business Consultant; Digital Archivist; Business Intelligence Consultant; Information Architect

Employers

Amazon; Google; EY; ByteDance; China Construction Bank; Xiaopeng Automobile Technology; Tesla C.N.; IBM; Goldman Sachs Japan Services Co.; The British Library

The school is worthy of its ranking

Jie Dai Information Management MSc graduate

The knowledgeable and friendly staff, a wide choice of modules and a city right on the edge of the countryside are all reasons why Jie recommends studying Information Management at Sheffield.

MSc Information Systems

Job titles

Business Process Consultant; Product Manager; Big Data Operations and Maintenance Engineer; Game Designer; Risk Associate; Civil Servant; Civil Servant; Senior Analyst; System Auditor

Employers

PwC; Huawei Technologies; King's College London; China Unicom; HSBC; Fosun International; Price Waterhouse Coopers

My positive experiences at Sheffield are hard to sum up briefly!

Haolin Yang Information Systems MSc

Haolin Yang graduated from Information Systems MSc in 2025, and is now a Software Engineer at HSBC Technology Centre China.

MA International Public and Political Communication

Job titles

Media Officer; PR Officer; Strategy Planner; Teacher; Communications Professional; Policy Maker

Employers

Leeds City Council; Liberal Democrats Party; NatWest Group; Fosun Foundation Shanghai; Hebei University

Studying in Sheffield supported me to change careers, giving me the confidence to try something new

Christine Kelsey MA International Public and Political Communication

Christine works as a policy advisor for the Department of Education. She explains how her masters at Sheffield helped her to change her career.

MA Journalism

Job titles

News Reporter; Head of News; Lifestyle Writer; Local Democracy Reporter; PR Account Executive; Marketing, Communications and PR Officer; Multimedia and Broadcast Journalist; Trust Fundraiser; Radio Producer; Reporter; Online Journalist; Podcaster; Live News Reporter

Employers

Guardian; Telegraph; Independent; BBC; Sky Sports; Sky News; Channel 4; Times; National World; Newsquest; CNN; ITV

The opportunities the Journalism MA provided really helped me gain more insight into the industry and make connections

Holly Phillips Journalism MA alumna

Having graduated from our Journalism MA in 2025, Holly Phillips now works as an online journalist for BBC News Local. Her role includes writing online stories for a local patch, carrying out some multi-media work with the local radio teams, and providing voice pieces or audio content. She believes her experience while studying was key to preparing her for the role.

MA Librarianship

Job titles

Librarian; Library Assistant; Library Learning Adviser; Academic Liaison Librarian; Information Assistant, Bank Facilities Assistant; Learning Resources Centre Manager; Content and Discovery Manager; Evidence Support Librarian; Information Governance Officer

Employers

University of Cambridge; ASDA; Lloyds Banking Group; Sheffield Hallam University; Hugh Baird College; Public Health England; Elk Island Public Schools; Royal Horticultural Society

There was such a focus on how to put what we learned into practice and that was so useful when applying for my first paid library positions

Jessica Allen MA Librarianship

Jessica found her ideal course in the MA Librarianship, and the city of Sheffield also served her hobby as a hiker.

MA Library and Information Services Management

Job titles

Systems Librarian; Library Manager; Senior Information Assistant; Editor; Head of Education Curriculum Liaison; Library Information Adviser; Academic and Research Services Team Leader; Evidence Support Librarian; Information Governance Officer; Libraries Technology Manager

Employers

University of Oxford; Heathfield School; Royal Horticultural Society; UniTemps; Canadian Academy; Self-employed; House of Commons Library

How we help

There are plenty of places for you to access support and guidance - be it in our School or across the wider university.

Accessing support in the School

University Careers Service

Faculty of Social Sciences Employability Hub (the Cornerstone)​​