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.

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.

Postgraduate student Haijuan Li (Cara)

The personal tutor system helped me adapt quickly to postgraduate study

Haijuan Li (Cara) MSc Information Systems Management

Cara was working in banking before deciding to do a masters to broaden her knowledge and find more opportunities for her future career.

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