Student profiles

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.

Politics student Caitlin riding a bike in Copenhagen

Destined to live in Copenhagen

Caitlin Knowles BA Politics and History

"Studying abroad has changed my mindset on the future, it helped me realise that the world is too big to settle and has spurred me on to travel the world."

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Championing inclusion through my degree

Kaydian Payne BA International Relations and Politics

"The mentality I have developed whilst looking at how best to include different groups in different settings will give me the right tools to use in the charity and non-profit sector"

Image of Politics alumni and Sky News Journalist, Olive Enokido-Lineham, in a green suit sat by plants

How International Relations led me to become a Sky News Reporter

Olive Enokido-Lineham BA International Relations and Politics

"The course deepened my curiosity to learn more about current affairs and what’s going on in the world."

Image of IR & Politics student Peter Bland Reclining at the desk in the Oval Office, Washington DC

Studying in 'the land of opportunity'

Peter Bland BA International Relations and Politics with International Experience

"As soon as I heard the opportunity existed I became set on going abroad."

Poltics student Lucy Davis-Jenkins in front of body of water and skyscrapers - Germany

My experience at the University of Mannheim

Lucy Davis-Jenkins BA International Relations and Politics with International Experience

"I was able to travel around Germany during my time there which was such a valuable experience"

Sheffield Skyline

Why I chose to study at Sheffield

Imogen Duncalf BA Politics

"The city offers everything you could ask for."

Politics graduate, Joe Twyman, pictured in front of a YouGov banner.

I knew Sheffield was where I wanted to go

Joe Twyman BA Politics

"Be prepared, be different and be resilient, but more importantly: do it all."

Image of Andreea, politics student ambassador, sat at a desk with a notepad and a cup of tea

I felt like I wanted a challenge

Andreea Huidan BA Politics and Philosophy

"My tutorials in both Politics and Philosophy have always felt like a great platform to try out ideas and debate controversial texts or take a critical approach in analysing the latest political news."

Politics graduate, Jack, is pictured stood outside of 10 Downing Street.

The department makes good use of its alumni and wider professional network to give you a grounding of policymaking in practice

Jack Hunnaball BA Politics

Jack explains how the focus on practical politics on the course helped him stand out in the post-university job market.

graduate Ifrah Ismail

Emerging with a more international perspective

Ifrah Ismail BA International Relations and Politics

"Being given the chance to study abroad was one of the best experiences to be offered when first arriving and remains a top experience that I recommend other students to pursue".

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