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Sheffield as a city is a wonderful place to study and live

Zoonia Tahir BSc Economics

Zoonia was an international student from Pakistan and found Sheffield a global and friendly city.

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You will be in good hands if you decide to be a part of the University of Sheffield

Noor Azhar, Pakistan MSc International Management and Marketing

Noor graduated in 2018 from MSc International Management and Marketing.

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My placement year helped to build my confidence

Arinola Lawal BA Economics with Employment Experience

Arinola did a placement year working as a Junior Commercial Manager at IBM in Manchester.

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My first choice for research

Mehak Ejaz Gender differences in the Labour Market Status, Wages and Occupations

The Department of Economics' reputation in labour and education economics drew Mehak to study their PhD at the University of Sheffield.

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Solving real-world problems

Luke Munford Department of Economics

Luke recognised the research strengths and potential of studying a PhD after studying his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within the department.

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Invaluable experience working as part of a research team

Emily McDool Evaluation of neighbourhood, class setting and academy school effects on education outcomes in the UK

Emily decided to focus her PhD research on economics and education. The department was able to offer her the training that she needed to succeed.

PhD student, James Oswald

Wellbeing research

James Oswald Essays on Well being and Mental Health: Determinants and Consequences

Thanks to the support of the department James was able to research into wellbeing and government policy.

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Learn to accept and develop from feedback

Laura Requena The Economic Value of Education: Three Statistical Approaches

Through support and dedication to her research, Laura now works for the Office of National Statistics.

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Studying at a Russell Group University has helped my overall employability

Andrew Rosier MSc Economics and Public Policy

Andrew's course has inspired him to pursue a career in teaching.

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Proud to call myself an alumna of The University of Sheffield

Sanaya Knowle MSc Business Finance and Economics

After studying her undergraduate here, Sanaya decided to stay on at the University of Sheffield to complete a Masters.

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