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.

Pooja Ingale

The modules' balanced structure of theory and practical components was something I really enjoyed

Pooja Ingale MSc Data Science

Indian student Pooja found the Data Science course to be a perfect balance of theory and practice, and enjoyed sharing her experiences as a student ambassador.

Salem Patel

The topics we studied felt topical and relevant to global issues

Hasnah Salem Patel MSc Information Systems

Salem came to Sheffield and got involved in all kinds of sporting and outdoor activities, whilst also getting immersed in the cutting edge content that the Information Systems course provided them.

Martha Grogan

I chose to study Librarianship because it's the best course in the world

Martha Grogan MA Librarianship

Martha was nervous about applying to Sheffield, but ended up loving her time here, learning things she didn't expect, and making friends for life.

Portrait of student outside Firth Court

Throughout my studies, the tutors and lecturers have been incredibly supportive.

Muhammed Abduh MA International Public and Political Communication student

Muhammed Abduh is about to finish his masters in International Public and Political Communication. He hopes to use his knowledge and skills to pursue a PhD once he graduates.

Portrait of Tom Parkin

Many of the friendships I made during my time here are lifelong and for that alone, I am incredibly grateful

Tom Parkin MA International Public and Political Communication

Tom Parkin studied MA International Public and Political Communication, and has just begun a PhD at the University of Sheffield.

Thanaselan Rajendran portrait

I find myself constantly drawing on the theories, thought-provoking discussions and debates I engaged in at this leading journalism school in the UK

Thanaselan Rajendran MA International Public and Political Communication

Thanaselan Rajendran completed the IPPC course in Sheffield, before moving back to Malaysia to head up a variety of businesses and social projects. He tells us a bit about how he got there.

Portrait of Christine Kelsey

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.

Portrait of Miriam Walker-Khan

What I love most is telling stories, and the challenge of doing that on different platforms

Miriam Walker-Khan MA Broadcast Journalism

Miriam Walker-Khan is a freelance reporter, writer and presenter, who studied MA Broadcast Journalism at The University of Sheffield.

Portrait of Rachael Venables

Sheffield knocked the bad habits out of me, enhanced the good ones, and gave me the confidence to realise that it really was possible to succeed.

Rachael Venables MA Broadcast Journalism

Rachael Venables is a correspondent for LBC, and MA Broadcast alumni. She explains how her degree at Sheffield helped her gain the vital skills required for her job today.

Syeda Gulnoor Zahra

This course equipped me with the right skills and knowledge for my current role

Syeda Gulnoor Zahra Data Science MSc

The quality of education and support from staff are some of the reasons why Syeda from Pakistan recommends the Data Science course at Sheffield.

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