Meet our Postgraduate students

Find out from our students what it's like to study and live in Sheffield, and why one of our postgraduate taught courses might be right for you.

The lectures, coursework and talks gave me the requisite knowledge, experience and confidence in handling the inevitable challenges that the real world presents

Eneyire Godwin Omuya

MSc Data Science

MSc Data Science graduate Eneyire now works as a Data Scientist at Analytics Engines, using the skills he developed during his studies.

My experience at University of Sheffield was positive in many ways, both academically and personally

R Thanaselan Rajendran

MA International Public and Political Communication

International Public and Political Communication alumni R Thanaselan Rajendran now manages an accredited Malaysian social enterprise focused on talent development, employability and inclusive economic empowerment.

My experience on the MA Journalism course helped me prepare for working in a real newsroom

Tabitha Wilson

MA Journalism

MA Journalism alumni Tabitha now works as an AI-assisted reporter for Newsquest, and tells us about how her course prepared her for her career.

The University of Sheffield is the best place ever. Great city, great students, great tutors.

Alycia McNamara

MA Journalism

MA Journalism graduate Alycia is now a news reporter for the Daily Express. She feels her course prepared her for the workplace with its practical and skills focus.

When deciding where to pursue my postgraduate degree, the International Public and Political Communication MA at the University of Sheffield seemed like a great combination of the things that matter to me

Oleksandra Makar

MA International Public and Political Communication

International Public and Political Communication student, Oleksandra, has found the breadth and depth of the course both engaging and insightful, setting her up well for her next steps in her career.

The Global Journalism degree has allowed me to build a professional network and expertise that will support impactful, high-quality journalism throughout my career

Syed Muhammad Ali Abbas Gardezi

MA Global Journalism

Global Journalism student Syed Muhammad Ali Abbas Gardezi talks to us about how his degree has helped him develop in preparation for his career, and why Sheffield was right for his studies.

The standard of teaching was impeccable and every tutor was invested in ensuring each student reached their full potential

Damian Shepherd

Journalism MA alumnus

After graduating from our Journalism MA in 2020, Damian Shepherd has won several journalism awards for his deep investigative stories. He regularly appears on Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio and podcasts.

I loved my time at the Uni of Sheffield, I made friends for life and learned from some of the best lecturers in the country

Jack Roberts

Journalism MA alumnus

MA Journalism graduate Jack Roberts is now an AI-Assisted Reporter for Newsquest, and found the course helped give him insight into the media industry and develop his CV.

One of the most significant ways the course prepared me for my career was through its intensive news day structure, and throughout my studies, I said “yes” to every opportunity

Chloe Coleridge

Journalism MA alumna

Chloe Coleridge graduated in 2022 with an MA in Journalism, and her career so far shows the exciting path the course can set you on.

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

Holly Phillips