Eleanor, Applied Social Sciences Student

Top tips for new students

Eleanor Applied Social Sciences BA (now known as BA Social Sciences)

Meet Eleanor, she is currently studying BA Applied Social Sciences, she'll tell you what your first semester could be like, what she enjoys most about her course and her top tips for new students.

Jahanavachandrika Kotha wearing a grey puffer coat and smiling

The support I have received with respect to academics or well-being is impeccable

Jahanavachandrika Kotha Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

Jahanavachandrika Kotha is developing confidence and independence as an International student in our city, which she finds both welcoming and beautiful.

William Zheng in graduation gown in the Hearstpace

My experience in Sheffield laid a strong foundation for my role

Guanhao Zheng MSc Business Finance and Economics

Guanhao works for UBS Investment Bank, after studying MSc Business Finance and Economics.

Scarlett Pickford (BA Criminology student)

The opportunities are endless at Sheffield

Scarlett Pickford BA Criminology

Scarlett Pickford, BA Criminology student, made the most of the opportunities available to her including undertaking Criminology work experience and becoming President of the Criminology Society.

Matthew Lam

I was ready for the workplace by the time my degree was all wrapped up

Matthew Lam MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Matt is now an Assistant Town Planner after graduating in August 2022, and the industry experience he completed during his studies really benefitted him.

MA student Osheen

Studying politics, governance, and public policy in the UK

Osheen John Politics, Governance and Public Policy MA

Overall, I feel that this degree has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in a career as a policy analyst. I am excited to explore career opportunities in this field and contribute to policies that address the complex challenges faced by our society.

Liam Pring profile photo

I learned not only the fundamentals of GIS but how to apply it to real world applications

Liam Pring Graduate GIS Consultant at AECOM

MSc Applied GIS student Liam discusses his time as a student at Sheffield and career since graduating.

School of Law - Student Profile Image - Katie Shuttleworth

How the School of Law helped me develop my employability connections and skills

Katie Shuttleworth LLB Law

Katie, one of our fourth year LLB Law students, discusses how she has taken advantage of the employability connections and opportunities at the School of Law.

Stephen Lin in the Diamond

A diverse and inclusive environment that makes me feel at home

Stephen Lin, Taiwan Winner of a NCUK Merit scholarship

Stephen Lin was awarded the NCUK Merit scholarship in 2022 and studied at the Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School in Taiwan.

Portrait photo of Matt Grzmil

My module choices allowed me to gain a clear insight into how businesses operate

Matt Grzmil BSc Economics

Matt is a management consultant at KPMG UK, and transferred from BA to BSc Economics.

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