Meet our undergraduate students

Some of our graduates share their experiences of what it's like to study, live and work in Sheffield and what they've gone on to do since graduating.

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Sheffield didn’t just prepare me for a career — it gave me the mindset of public service.

Bee Lokkit BA Politics and Sociology

My time at the University of Sheffield was truly transformative — not only because of what I studied, but because of the people who shaped my journey.

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My entire university experience helped me grow and mature as an adult

Joanna Turnbull BA International Relations and Politics with Employment Experience

Joanna participated in many extracurriculars during her time at Sheffield, which she believes helped begin and shape her career. Currently, she works as a Salesforce Business Process Improvement Manager at Jeld-Wen Europe and she encourages all politics graduates to keep pushing for political change, even if it's not in their job description.

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I loved Sheffield, it was an unbelievable place to live

Matthew Rees Politics BA, International Development MA

Matthew Rees completed a BA in Politics and an MA in International Development. After playing cricket in Australia for six months, he now works as a National Graduate Management Trainee for Wakefield Council.

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My experience provided an excellent foundation for my career in public policy and the Civil Service.

Adam Ramzan Politics and International Relations BA

Adam graduated in 2021 after studying a BA and MA in Politics and International Relations. He was the first in his family to go to university and now works as an AI and Data Ethics Advisor for the Home Office.

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My time with PolSoc

Jess Clayton Politics and International Relations BA

Hi - I’m Jess, a second year Politics and International Relations BA student and one of the two Political Events Secretaries for Politics Society!

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I'm actually more resilient and adaptable than I originally thought

Alban Krashi Politics and Sociology BA

Alban, a BA Politics and Sociology student, shares their experience of the year they studied abroad.

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I made so many great friends

Sara Hedenskog Sociology BA

BA Sociology student Sara, shares their experience of the year they studied abroad.

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The SURE scheme has been incredible for my personal and academic development

Luke Seeley SURE programme graduate

Hear from Luke as he shares his experience of the SURE scheme, an opportunity to undertake a funded research project as an undergraduate student.

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Meet new people and experience Sheffield

Lucie Waring Digital Media and Society BA

Lucie Waring is in her second year of her BA in Digital Media and Society. She is also the secretary for the Digital Media Society (DigiSoc), a new student society formed in 2024.

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Through building connections I was able to secure a role working in a London charity

Temmuz Guner History and Politics BA

Temmuz is a third year undergraduate student studying a BA in History and Politics. During the summer between his second and third year he completed a 10 week placement at the Department of Work and Pensions. He took part in the Workplace Insights scheme.

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