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The course covered a lot of content which I knew would prepare me when applying for graduate jobs after University

Evie Crowe MSc Applied GIS Graduate

Evie discusses how her MSc in Applied GIS helped to get her a job as a GIS Support Officer for Forest Research.

Recognised as one of the leading planning schools in the UK, Sheffield offers an exceptional academic environment

Ethan Cheung MSc Urban and Regional Planning Graduate

MSc Urban and Regional Planning Graduate Ethan now works as a Transport Planning Consultant for Jacobs, in this interview he offers insight into his new role and reflects on his time studying USP at Sheffield.

I developed skills such as critical thinking, report writing and presenting, which I still rely upon now

Will Hannah MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

MPlan Urban Studies and Planning graduate Will discusses his job as a Planning Consultant for Turley and how studying at Sheffield provided him with the tools to get there.

Being a part of the University of Sheffield's legacy

Mikhail Menshikov International Studies (International Relations) MA

Mikhail Menshikov talks about how his master's in the school helped develop his international career.

The school has given me the freedom to advocate for causes I'm passionate about

Eleonora Sutkalne-Akmene LLB Law

Eleonora, one of our third year LLB Law students, discusses why she chose Sheffield and how she has got involved with our student societies.

I enjoy the variety of work which I am given significant autonomy over, allowing me to learn and progress...

Ben Parkes MPlan Urban Studies and Planning Graduate

USP Graduate Ben Parkes talks about his new role with Savills and how studying the MPlan at Sheffield helped him to develop the skills needed for a career in planning.

Throughout my studies, the tutors and lecturers have been incredibly supportive.

Muhammed Abduh MA International Public and Political Communication student

Muhammed Abduh is about to finish his masters in International Public and Political Communication. He hopes to use his knowledge and skills to pursue a PhD once he graduates.

Investigation of how land use/cover change impact on housing price at Megaregion

Xiao Tang Housing and real estate, Planning, people and place

Xiao Tang is a current PhD student, Investigating how land use/cover change impact on housing price at Megaregion: Evidence from Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Matt Neal standing outside the shop Harrods.

Learning to think critically and about the application of what we were learning has really helped in my career

Matt Neal Human Resource Management with CIPD pathway MSc

Matt Neal, who is from the UK, graduated from his masters in 2020. He is now working at Harrods as an Employee Relations Specialist and has previously worked with the producers of Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Solero and Vienetta.

Right after my course, I came across great opportunities in real estate in the valuation and consultancy teams in India

Riti Sen MSc Real Estate Planning and Development

MSc Real Estate Planning and Development graduate Riti Sen discusses the skills she learned as a student at Sheffield and how they have helped to forge her career.

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