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Swati MA Urban Design and Planning Student

Choosing the University of Sheffield was not a hard choice.

Swati Ladha Urban Design and Planning

MA in Urban Design and Planning alumni Swati talks about the practical, studio-based nature of the course and why Sheffield is a great place to study for international students and aspiring urban designers/planners.

Having studied geography at undergraduate level I had covered areas of urban planning and always wanted to take this further.

Tom Childs MA Urban Design and Planning

MA Urban Design and Planning alumni Tom, explains why he chose to move from undergraduate study to an MA, what he enjoys most about the course and his plans for the future.

I am enjoying connecting with students from across the globe, the varied teaching styles and course subjects.

Cameron Cox, USA MA Landscape Architecture

Cameron is studying MA Landscape Architecture and was a winner of a International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.

Studying at Sheffield is international, diverse, supportive and it has been a great fit for me!

Madelyn Correllus, USA MA Sociology

Madelyn studied a MA Sociology and was a recipient of the Fulbright US Postgraduate Award in 2023.

I was offered the position of part-time Business Development and Sales Manager following the Marketing Consultancy Challenge

Feroz Mohammad The Sheffield MBA

MBA student Feroz, from India, reflects on his MBA experience and how the skills he developed and his work on a particular module led to a job opportunity.

University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship winner Taofeekat Adigun stood between two stand-up banners at an academic conference.

My journey as a fully funded student at the University of Sheffield has been a transformative experience

Taofeekat Adigun University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship 2023

Taofeekat was awarded the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship in 2023 and studied MPH (Masters in Public Health) International Development across the University's School of Geography and Planning, and School of Medicine and Population Health.

Michael Duffy Jr. stood in front of the Management School sign.

I was impressed by the diverse research groups within the Management School

Michael Duffy Jr. Sheffield University Management School

Michael Duffy Jr. reflects on his experience as a PhD researcher within Sheffield University Management School's vibrant research community, and in the city of Sheffield as a whole.

They were really genuine about helping mature students get back into education.

Lloyd Wright Politics and Modern Languages BA

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.

Small studio, big dream - Establishing a Photography Studio in Sheffield

Jimmy Wong and Amus Tse Local Business Industry

Sheffield Alumni, Jimmy Wong and Amus Tse have crafted their creative talents into a successful business in the heart of the city. The duo are chasing their photography dream by providing professional photography services to customers. Find out how it all started.

Case study: Emily Coupland and Dubit

Emily Coupland Data Analytics and Society Centre for Doctoral Training partnership

Hear from Emily Coupland and Dylan Yamada Rice from Dubit on their participation in Data Analytics and Society Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) partnership

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