Meet our Postgraduate students

MSc Data Science

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

Pooja Ingale Postgraduate student, 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.

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

Syeda Gulnoor Zahra Graduate, 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 the Information School

My dissertation supervisor gave me hope and confidence that I can do well

Anhad Singh Bhatia Current student , MSc Data Science

Anhad was initially apprehensive about experiencing education in a new country. After a few months at Sheffield, he now feels confident that he's made the right decision.

MSc Information Management

The Information School is worthy of its ranking

Jie Dai Software Support Engineer, Tesla C.N., Information Management MSc graduate

Our knowledgeable and friendly staff, a wide choice of modules and a city right on the edge of the countryside are all reasons why Jie is from China recommends studying at the Information School.

As a student who lived and experienced the calm yet vibrant Sheffield, I would say it is the ideal place for a student to study and live

Ali Mroweh Alum, MSc Information Management

Lebanese student Ali came to the Information School with a background in environmental engineering and enjoyed the practical modules on the Information Management course, as well as the green spaces Sheffield has to offer.

An MSc degree will help you deepen your knowledge of a subject

Gustav Kadarusman Current student , MSc Information Management

Before arriving in Sheffield, Gustav was thoroughly established in his home country of Indonesia as a Data Protection Officer. He hopes to return to his home country after graduation and use the knowledge gained from his degree to improve his performance.

Modern facilities and a great atmosphere for learning

Yuran Long Current student , MSc Information Management

Yuran has been busy since starting her course in September - she is a student ambassador, a student representative, and also active in University societies.

MSc Information Systems

The topics we studied felt topical and relevant to global issues

Hasnah Salem Patel Postgraduate student, 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.

Time flew by way too quickly. I will always cherish these beautiful memories.

Anirban Manna Postgraduate student, MSc Information Systems (Professional Enhancement)

Indian student Anirban moved to Sheffield from Kolkata and enjoyed Sheffield's small-town feel, whilst taking a mix of technical and non-technical modules on the Information Systems course.

MA Librarianship

I definitely feel as though my masters will make progression at work possible.

Claire Ives Current student , MA Librarianship (part-time)

Claire is a mature student and a member of staff at the University of Sheffield - she currently works in our academic library. She thinks that the MA Librarianship course is the perfect way to help her progress.

Children and young adults' librarianship is one of the most critical areas of the subject

Rebecca Gutierrez Current student , MA Librarianship

Becca is determined to launch her career in children's librarianship - and she thinks her time at Sheffield will help her to achieve that goal.

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 Postgraduate student, MA Librarianship

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

It was incredibly helpful to hear firsthand, and candidly, from people working in roles I'd like to see myself in someday

Yuki Graviet Postgraduate student, MA Librarianship

American student Yuki always wanted to live in the UK, and in Sheffield she found a welcoming, international community and first-hand employability insights.

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

Martha Grogan Postgraduate student, 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.

MA Library and Information Services Management

I genuinely loved preparing assignments for my course

Sophie Thiele Alumni, MA Library and Information Services Management

Sophie faced some challenges during her time as a distance learning student - but equipped with support system and wellbeing services provided by the university, she was able to overcome those challenges and really enjoy her studies.

This course showed me I was capable of anything

Sarah Pemberton Alumni, MA Library and Information Services Management

Sarah jumped into the MA Library and Information Services management after a 17 year break from education in 2022. Since then, she's found a delicate balance between her full time job in a College library, family life, and her studies.

I feel like this is a new beginning with endless possibilities

Kate Greenfield Current student, MA Library and Information Services Management

Kate chose to return to education so that she could learn some new skills, and use the knowledge gained from the course to progress in her career within Knowledge Management.

Catching up on recorded sessions is a life saver!

Dinushi Bopearachchi Current student, MA Library and Information Services Management

Dinushi balances part-time study with a full-time job as an academic liaison at a University library. She shares her experiences of combining the two, including details of the support she receives and some advice for future applicants.