Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

"The course met my expectations and expanded my field of knowledge to cover natural conservation, applied policy, transport and retail planning"

Mehdi Ouhaddou Business and Data Analyst for Beryl

Applied GIS Graduate Mehdi discusses his work around sustainable transportation, skills he picked up when studying with USP and offers advice to aspiring GIS students.

The scheme has been an amazing project to be a part of and I feel very privileged that the University chose my project

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.

Stephanie's LLM International Law and Global Justice student journey

Stephanie Damaceno LLM International Law and Global Justice

Postgraduate LLM International Law and Global Justice student, Stephanie, has just completed her first year here at the School of Law. She tells us about her journey into studying here, and her experience so far.

As a student who lived and experienced the calm yet vibrant Sheffield, I would say it is the ideal place for a student to study and live

Ali Mroweh MSc Information Management

Lebanese student Ali came to Sheffield with a background in environmental engineering and enjoyed the practical modules on the Information Management course, as well as the green spaces Sheffield has to offer.

The Librarianship course and the other activities I have been involved in have really helped me to develop as a person

Beth Higgins MA Librarianship

Beth came from an NHS background to the Librarianship course, where she enjoyed commuting to university, getting to know her coursemates and getting involved as a student ambassador.

It was incredibly helpful to hear firsthand, and candidly, from people working in roles I'd like to see myself in someday

Yuki Graviet MA Librarianship

American student Yuki always wanted to live in the UK, and in Sheffield she found a welcoming, international community and first-hand employability insights.

Sheffield is a place where everyone can belong

Chong Hao Ran, Malaysia LLB Law

Graduate Chong Hao Ran shares her journey as a Sheffield student and explains how opportunities both within the University and around the city have allowed her to develop and pursue her interests.

There was such a focus on how to put what we learned into practice and that was so useful when applying for my first paid library positions

Jessica Allen MA Librarianship

Jessica found her ideal course in the MA Librarianship, and the city of Sheffield also served her hobby as a hiker.

I believe this course will equip me with the necessary skills for career advancement

Bowie Wai Yiu Fung MA Librarianship

Bowie chose the Information School because of its excellent reputation, and found the relevant course content and passionate teaching staff helpful in her development.

Time flew by way too quickly. I will always cherish these beautiful memories.

Anirban Manna MSc Information Systems (Professional Enhancement)

Indian student Anirban moved to Sheffield from Kolkata and enjoyed Sheffield's small-town feel, whilst taking a mix of technical and non-technical modules on the Information Systems course.

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