Portrait of Rachael Venables

Sheffield knocked the bad habits out of me, enhanced the good ones, and gave me the confidence to realise that it really was possible to succeed.

Rachael Venables MA Broadcast Journalism

Rachael Venables is a correspondent for LBC, and MA Broadcast alumni. She explains how her degree at Sheffield helped her gain the vital skills required for her job today.

Portrait of Vivian Iroanya

I can't wait to transfer my skills to the real world!

Vivian Iroanya Journalism Studies BA

Vivian thinks coming to Sheffield to study Journalism is the best decision she has ever made, and loves the way her opportunities have prepared her for the future.

Teveil Walker

I hope to change the narrative around Britain’s diverse communities and make spaces that are truly representative of their users

Teveil Walker Landscape Architecture MA

Teveil discovered landscape architecture after his undergraduate degree in geography and knew it was the perfect way to combine his interest in the natural environment with creative design.

Photograph of BA Criminology student Ines Da Silva Ribeiro

Having the opportunity to learn from staff that produce research with real social impact is a unique experience

Ines Da Silva Ribeiro BA Criminology

Ines Da Silva Ribeiro, a final year student in BA Criminology at the University of Sheffield, tells us about her experiences on the Criminology course at the School of Law. She tells us more widely about her time living in Sheffield, and the unique opportunities for the study of criminology offered by the school.

Photograph of LLB student Cheryl Lee

The LLB course at the University of Sheffield is one of the most unique in the country

Cheryl Lee LLB Law

Cheryl Lee is a final year student studying for her LLB course at the School of Law. She talks to us about her motivations for choosing a course in Law, and her experiences doing just that at the University of Sheffield - from her studies and the affirmation of future career goals, through to her involvement in the renowned Edward Bramley Law Society.

Geog student

I gained confidence in speaking to a variety of stakeholders, from contractors to investors

Tom Humphries BSc Geography with Employment Experience

Tom Humphries' placement with Eden Rivers Trust has given him a wide range of experience in the third sector.

Samantha Skinner standing in front of river

I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

Samantha Skinner BSc Environmental Science

Samantha's placement at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has helped her develop her environmental science skills, both geographical and biological.

Selena Treuherz in Foodhall kitchen

My placement helped me see how abstract theories are applied to real life settings

Selena Treuherz BA Geography

Selena undertook a project as part of the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Scheme.

Patty, MA ETL student,

The expertise and targeted support from my supervisors, and our dialogues around the module topics, have been invaluable

Salwa-Patricia Khalil iPGCE/MA ETL

As a result of studying on the iPGCE/MA ETL, Patty is excited to be embarking on her new teaching role next academic year.

Wai Kit Mak (3rd from left)

The University of Sheffield welcomes students with different academic and industry backgrounds

Wai Kit Mak Winner of Sir Sze-yuen Chung Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

"The programme is for the development of skills, knowledge and personal attributes that enhance my career."

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