Returning to the UK from Canada, Freya decided to begin a Sociology degree after a few years of working in hospitality. After completing a university funded internship over the summer, she has been working part time at a South Yorkshire social enterprise.
Suki moved from Hong Kong to study digital media and society at the University of Sheffield. She then went on to study a masters degree in London and now works in PR and Communications at Dyson.
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.
Chloe studied a BA in Sociology at the University of Sheffield from 2016 to 2019 and played an active role in the Sociological Society. Since graduating, she has gone on to find a career in Social Value which supports both the public and private sector to work together to deliver meaningful benefits for the community.
Dougal studied a BA in Sociology at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2016. Since, he has gone on to build a career in postgraduate education and now works as the Head of Client Services at FindAUniversity.
Ailsa studied sociology for her undergraduate at the University of Sheffield. Graduating in 2020, she now works as a digital content coordinator at the University’s student union.
James JW Manville
Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA
Working alongside experts in the school with the SURE scheme, James has been researching the links between political parties, policy, and attitudes towards queer communities in Latin America.
Ella Rylatt-West
Sociology with Social Policy BA with a year in employment
Ella studied sociology with social policy at the University of Sheffield. Now Ella is a Research Officer at the College of Policing. Read below to hear about Ella's experience while at University and how this degree helped prepare her for her future.