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.

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.

Jie Dai

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.

Portrait of Jessica Murray

My confidence in building contacts and my understanding of a good news story are grounded in my time at Sheffield

Jessica Murray Journalism MA

Rising star Jessica Murray received a Scott Trust bursary enabling her to study for our MA Journalism degree. After graduating in 2019 she joined The Guardian, where her stories have already led the front page.

Global Journalism MA graduate Siyu Chen

I mastered journalism theory by analysing news reports

Siyu Chen Global Journalism MA

Siyu Chen's precious year at Sheffield gave her the knowledge and experience to continue her studies at PhD level and win scholarship funding.

A profile photograph of masters student Umanga Perera. She is holding a pen.

Aside from helping us make sense of the world, this degree also makes you aware of different political systems from around the world

Umanga Perera International Public and Political Communication MA

Umanga studied for our International Public and Political Communication MA in the 2019-20 academic year and has shared her experiences of the course.

Journalism alumni Dan Walker. He is smiling and standing in front of some colourful blocks.

I've been privileged to travel all over the world covering major sporting events and interviewing some fascinating people

Dan Walker Broadcast Journalism MA

Now a senior presenter on 5 News, Dan is a graduate of our MA Broadcast Journalism degree. His previous roles include presenting on BBC Football Focus and BBC Breakfast News, as well as a weekly show on BBC World.

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