Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

Photo of student Liz Qiao standing outside

I had a beautiful experience of studying in the Department of Economics.

Liz Qiao MSc Money, Banking and Finance

Liz is originally from China and after graduating plan to find an internship in the UK before going back to China to setup her own business.

There are loads of opportunities available to students to travel and study in different parts of the world with Global Opportunities

Ella-Sophia Ellis Sociology BA

Ella-Sophia Ellis enhanced her degree with the University of Sheffield by taking up the opportunity to spend some time studying abroad.

After being a student in Sheffield for two years I am confident to say that my experience has exceeded my expectations.

Suki Cheung, Hong Kong (SAR) Undergraduate student

Suki studied BA in Digital Media and Society and gradated in 2021.

Melting polar ice caps, indicating the theme of climate change.

My PhD proposal developed from work over three years to engage trade unions around climate change

Jenny Patient Exploring the responses of UK trade unions to climate change

As a PhD student within the Realising Just Cities programme funded by Mistra Urban Futures I am focused on developing knowledge that can help trade unions play their full role towards an energy transition that brings both sustainability and justice, at a time when action on climate at a city level has never been so important.

Alumni standing with arms folded against urban backdrop

My degree helped me develop my skills by working with a real client

Gaby Medforth MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Gaby chose to apply to the University of Sheffield due to our reputation as one of the best planning schools in the country.

PhD student Helen looks at camera against river backdrop

A home for life? Understanding the housing aspirations of older homeowners

Helen Brown Housing and real estate; Urban inequalities and social justice

Helen is a PhD student at the University of Sheffield. Her research aims to understand attitudes and perceptions amongst older people of housing and housing processes in an era of rising demand.

I was eager to follow my interest in professional development and teacher’ professional learning

Melvyn Tatters Sheffield EdD

Melvyn Tatters, values the critical and analytical skills he developed on the Sheffield EdD which he now uses to enhance his role as Head Teacher.

Even before I completed my MA degree, I was certain that I wanted to continue with the EdD

Sapna Thapa Sheffield EdD

The lessons Sapna learned while studying for her MA and EdD continue to inspire her to question the status quo, to reflect, and to be passionate about research and teaching.

Having to articulate and contextualise in spoken and written language my views on difference, disadvantage and education was a formative experience

Dr Jonty Clark Sheffield EdD

Sheffield EdD alumni who earned an OBE acknowledges the inclusive education team at Sheffield that helped him to develop a much broader and reflective view about the children and families he works with and the other stakeholders he engages with through his work.

Portrait of journalism graduate Sam Moir

A Premier League career in communication

Sam Moir Journalism Studies BA

Sam Moir has used the media skills he developed at Sheffield in a rewarding career, first with Ministry of Sound and now as a video producer/director for Chelsea FC.

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