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.

graduate Joelle Cheong

A welcoming city

Joelle Cheong BA Politics and Sociology

"The culture of both the university and city have been so great for an international student studying in the UK."

graduate Hannah McLennan

How my course prepared me for my future career

Hannah McLennan BA International Relations and Politics

"I sat front row at Trudeau’s press conference and met journalists from all over the world. The whole week just reminded me how grateful I am to the University of Sheffield for giving its students such brilliant opportunities you don’t find anywhere else."

Work experience student stood outside westminster

Flexibility makes the course dynamic

Beth Miller BA International Relations and Politics

"The academics in the Department are also some of the best in the country; it was great to know the people teaching were setting the agenda in their field."

Students outside engineering buildings

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