Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

Alumni Xin Feng standing in front of a tree and a building

I try to make a difference using tools of participatory governance, to bring different interest groups into discussion

Xin (Cissy) Feng PhD in Urban Studies and Planning

After completing her PhD in Sheffield, Xin Feng became a lecturer in Urban and Rural Planning at Suzhou University of Science and Technology.

Whilst studying I felt like I had something for myself that I loved outside of being a mum, but would ultimately allow me to provide for my family

Annie Sociology with Foundation Year BA

Annie felt quite unfulfilled with what she was doing, and wanted to start something new that could potentially lead to some sort of meaningful work. Annie returned to study BA Sociology with Foundation Year.

I love that I’ve been given opportunities to use knowledge from my studies to put my own mark on the business

Laura Davidson Sociology MA

Laura studied for her masters in sociology at the University of Sheffield. Laura discusses how her degree helps her in her current role, working in Human Resources (HR).

Alex Clarke exhibiting at RHS Chatsworth

The course combined my enthusiasm for nature, with a desire to shape the world around me

Alex Clarke Landscape Architecture BSc, MLA

Alex quickly realised how Landscape Architecture combined his creative and academic knowledge as well as providing the opportunity to build a fantastic community of people around him.

I find myself constantly drawing on the theories, thought-provoking discussions and debates I engaged in at this leading journalism school in the UK

Thanaselan Rajendran MA International Public and Political Communication

Thanaselan Rajendran completed the IPPC course in Sheffield, before moving back to Malaysia to head up a variety of businesses and social projects. He tells us a bit about how he got there.

From the outset I have felt held and at home as an EdD student at the University of Sheffield

Suzanne Schultz Sheffield EdD

Suzanne feels that the EdD tutors have a genuine desire to foster collegiate relationships with their students, to impart their knowledge and expertise and to provide advice, authentic feedback, and guidance.

When I asked myself if I wanted to stay where I was, or do something different, I instantly knew I wanted to return to education

Luke Sociology with Foundation Year BA

Luke returned to education to study BA Sociology with Foundation Year after deciding it was time to leave his employer of nine years to become a mature student with Lifelong learning.

Photograph of School of Law Alumni Jess Edwards standing outside the Moot Court

My route from Law degree to charity sector

Jess Edwards Save the Children International

Jess studied both her LLB Law at Undergraduate level, and her LLM in International Law and Global Justice at Postgraduate level at the School of Law. She visited the School of Law recently to speak as part of our 'Careers in Criminal Justice and Human Rights' event.

It was the ethos of Sheffield School of Architecture which really drew me to study here.

Rosie Bannerman Architecture BA

Second Year BA Architecture student Rosie Bannerman talks about her experiences at the School of Architecture and Landscape.

Xiaoyu Guo stood in the Management School's glass corridor.

The teaching facilities are so advanced: the stock trading room makes me feel like a real fund manager!

Xiaoyu Guo Accounting, Governance and Financial Management MSc

Xiaoyu finished her bachelor’s degree in Accounting before starting her masters. She is interested in the commerce field and financial market and her future plan is to work in the finance and investment industry as a fund manager.

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