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How my Masters degree inspired me to undertake a PhD

Claire Yau School of Law

After completing both her undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes here in the School of Law, Claire was keen continue her PhD research with academics who she had built a good rapport with.

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How my PhD has led to an exciting career in research

Keir Irwin-Rogers School of Law

Keir undertook a PhD following a masters here in the School of Law. Upon completion he has embarked on an exciting career in research across a range of sectors, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.

Jie Dai

The school is worthy of its ranking

Jie Dai Information Management MSc graduate

The knowledgeable and friendly staff, a wide choice of modules and a city right on the edge of the countryside are all reasons why Jie recommends studying Information Management at Sheffield.

EdD student Kathryn Aston

I’ve been able to discuss broader and deeper ideas about education than I would in my normal teaching life

Kathryn Aston Sheffield EdD

Kathryn chose to study on the Sheffield EdD programme to deepen her understanding of her professional role and keep mentally stretched while continuing to work in her teaching role.

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Expand your knowledge

Alfonso Palafox Camacho LLM Corporate and Commercial Law

Alfonso is a current LLM Corporate and Commercial Law student who has honed his communication skills and gained great legal research abilities through his studies at the University of Sheffield.

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Get hands on legal experience

George Culloden LLM International Law and Global Justice

George is an LLM International Law and Global Justice
student who has secured a place on a Cybersecurity Consulting graduate scheme in London.

Sociological Studies Student Ambassador Robin Todd

I have learned that university is not about working 24/7. It’s about meeting new people, trying new things and developing as a person

Robin Todd Sociology BA

Robin felt nervous and reserved at the beginning of his university journey. Throughout his undergraduate studies however, Robin grew in confidence and went on to become a trusted Student Ambassador for the Department of Sociological Studies (now School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations), who was passionate about ensuring that Open Day talks became as inclusive as possible for all prospective students who may be nervous about taking the next step to university life.

Chris Fawkes presenting the weather

Where are they now? Chris Fawkes

Chris Fawkes BSc Geography 1999

Geography graduate Chris will be a familiar face and voice to many as one of the BBC’s national weather presenters. But as he explains, there’s a lot more to presenting the weather than standing up in front of a camera.

EdD student

I feel the warm support from instructors and students in the Sheffield community

Michael Kai-yip Tsang Sheffield EdD

Hong Kong based student, Michael Kai-yip Tsang, looked to the Sheffield EdD programme to broaden his horizons while working full time as a teacher.

Gareth Bramley EdD student

My study to date has been nothing short of transformative

Gareth Bramley Sheffield EdD

Gareth's passion for progressing his understanding for pedagogical theory and practice, and how this could benefit both his students and colleagues led him to the Sheffield EdD.

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