Some of our graduates share their experiences of what it's like to study politics, live and work in Sheffield and what they've gone on to do since graduating.
Lloyd Wright joined the University of Sheffield as a mature student. After previously working as a chef in Australia, he came back to the UK to study Politics and Modern Languages with a Foundation Year. Since graduating, he has been accepted onto a masters course in Creative Writing which will begin in 2024.
James JW Manville
BA Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures
Working alongside experts in the department with the SURE scheme, James has been researching the links between Political parties, policy, and attitudes towards queer communities in Latin America.
"My degree supported me from the very start, helping me to develop research, writing, and verbal communication skills that were vital for taking the first steps in my career and are skills I still use to this day."
Isaac Silver
BA International Relations and Politics
"Studying abroad is about new experiences and the unknown; it is supposed to induce a bit of vertigo. The best way down from that ledge, in my opinion, is to close your eyes and step off."
