Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

I just loved being in an environment that was challenging and stimulating, where every day I learnt something new

Emma Johnson PhD researcher

PGR student Emma spent 18 years forging a career in hospitality, with 12 of those years spent in management positions. Having completed her undergraduate and masters' degree, Emma chose the Sheffield University Management School to study her PhD in Transformative Consumer Research. Emma's future plan is to work in academia.

I now know what career path I might be following in the future

Mariana Lucia Montano Martinez BA Economics with Employment Experience

Mariana is a final year BA Economics with Employment Experience student. She recently just finished her placement at SMBC Japanese Bank in London.

I guarantee that studying in Sheffield is an amazing experience that you won’t regret

Chao-Wei Lu Postgraduate scholarship winner

"Life in Sheffield is so joyful and fruitful, I’m fully adapting to the life in Sheffield and looking forward to the upcoming journey here"

Image of IR & Politics student crouched in front of the Northern Lights in Sweden

One of the best years of my life

Isaac Silver International Relations and Politics BA

Studying abroad is about new experiences and the unknown; it is supposed to induce a bit of vertigo. The best way down from that ledge, in my opinion, is to close your eyes and step off.

Being a student is something for me, it is my time to focus on my passions and I feel this is so important when you are a parent

Niamh Environmental Sciences BSc

Niamh decided to study a foundation year with the Department for Lifelong Learning as she felt it would be a great first step back into education.

Edward Glossop (Aberdeen Standard Investments)

Edward Glossop BSc Economics

Edward studied BSc Economics from 2008 to 2011. He is now working as an Economist at Aberdeen Standard Investments.

George Holmes (Rolls-Royce plc)

George Holmes BSc Economics

George studied BSc Economics between 2016 and 2019. In his second year he interned at Rolls-Royce plc, and returned for the commercial graduate scheme in September 2019 for a 12 months period. He then became a Commercial Officer for 18 months and has recently moved to the Business Modelling and Pricing team, which is more of a technical and financial role which complements his degree.

Callum Millar (Lloyds Banking Group)

Callum Millar BSc Economics

Callum studied BSc Economics between 2018 and 2021. He currently works for the Lloyds Banking Group on their Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme

Politics student Joanna in front of the Headquarters of medical tech company B.Braun where she did her placement

Experiencing the entrepreneurial, innovative environment within a company where everyone had such a drive to solve complex problems was fantastic

Joanna Turnbull International Relations and Politics BA

Joanna's work placement at B. Braun allowed her to focus at the crossroads of technology, politics and corporations.

Since completing the programme I have started my own company

Jonny Wathen CIO - TransforMATive

Having worked in the Education sector for a number of years, Jonny knew he wanted to add to his CV with further professional training but it had to be at the right time and the right course.

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