Alumni profiles

Find out about life after graduation from the perspective of our alumni.

If you want to study philosophy, go for it! While you're at university, take every opportunity that comes your way.

Kristie Rodgers BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

Kristie uses the skills she built up throughout her degree to lead a third sector organisation, providing learning opportunities in under-resourced communities.

philosophy of education, epistemology/knowledge transmission and meta-ethics have had a direct bearing on my day to day in sport coaching.

Ralph Habgood BA Philosophy

The flexibility of the BA Philosophy allowed Ralph to tailor his degree to his own interests and career goals.

The logical thinking and persuasive argument skills that I learnt through my degree have been invaluable to me in my career.

Sarah Manzie BA Philosophy

Sarah uses the skills she developed during her degree to support young people facing homelessness.

The University provides loads of opportunities to gain work experience. I would encourage students to take advantage of those opportunities

Dan Newberry BA Philosophy

Dan is a HR advisor for the University of Sheffield; he also completed his BA in Philosophy here.

As a teacher I get to carry on doing the subject that I love every day

Alice Short BA Philosophy

Alice shares why the unique skills developed by philosophical thinking are useful in all industries.

My experience at Sheffield prepared me very well to become an academic

Daniel Watts PhD Philosophy, BA History and Philosophy, University of Sheffield

Daniel Watts is a lecturer at Essex University who began his academic studies with a BA in Philosophy from the University of Sheffield.

My qualifications gave me an advantage over other candidates applying for my job

Roz Glynn BA Philosophy

Roz shares her advice for how philosophy students can make the most of their time at university.

My tutors gave me the support and confidence that I needed to progress onto further study

Sam Heal-Cohen BA Philosophy, University of Sheffield

Sam completed his BA in Philosphy at Sheffield and is now a graduate student at the University of Oxford.

I use skills learned in both philosophy and psychology every day

Georgina Watts BA Philosophy and Psychology

Georgina is an Assistant Director in the Department of Business for the Civil Service. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology.

My degree was incredibly useful in gaining my role as a legal intern

Chloe Ashley BA Philosophy

After studying Philosophy, Chloe has developed a career in legal research.

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Alumni profiles

If you want to study philosophy, go for it! While you're at university, take every opportunity that comes your way.

philosophy of education, epistemology/knowledge transmission and meta-ethics have had a direct bearing on my day to day in sport coaching.

The logical thinking and persuasive argument skills that I learnt through my degree have been invaluable to me in my career.

The University provides loads of opportunities to gain work experience. I would encourage students to take advantage of those opportunities

As a teacher I get to carry on doing the subject that I love every day

My experience at Sheffield prepared me very well to become an academic

My qualifications gave me an advantage over other candidates applying for my job

My tutors gave me the support and confidence that I needed to progress onto further study

I use skills learned in both philosophy and psychology every day

My degree was incredibly useful in gaining my role as a legal intern

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