Meet our masters students

Each year we attract excellent national and international postgraduate students, who all contribute to a socially vibrant and academically challenging environment. Here, our students share their reasons for choosing this programme and their experiences in Sheffield.

Max Bridge

The work I have been able to create has stemmed from the encouragement and conversations I have had with both tutors and peers

Max Bridge Architecture Part 2 MArch

Max studied his Part 1 BA Architecture here at Sheffield, and chose to return for his Part 2 course because of the encouraging tutors and peers, as well as the city of Sheffield's green spaces.

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Live Projects are an amazing experience and the closest thing you'll get to being in practice whilst at uni

Genevieve Leake Architecture Part 2 MArch

Genevieve has just finished studying for her MArch Architecture (Part 2) course, having previously studied with School of Architecture and Landscape for her undergraduate (Part 1) degree. She wanted to continue studying here because of the school's strong social ethos.

Landmark President Ella Marsh

We try and have something to suit everyone, so hopefully people feel welcome and able to get involved

Ella Marsh Landscape Architecture MLA

MLA Landscape Architecture student Ella Marsh is the 2022-23 President of student society Landmark. We caught up with her about Landmark’s packed series of events and socials in Semester 1.

MA Landscape Architecture student Saachi Pramod Parasrampuria

I made mistakes and I learnt from them; it was a wonderful experience

Saachi Pramod Parasrampuria Landscape Architecture MA

Saachi found that her three month summer internship, at Lizard Landscape Design and Ecology, gave her a taste of the professional world, as well as a chance to learn alongside experienced colleagues.

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.

Gloria Aponte García

It allowed me to understand and value the immense richness of Colombia

Gloria Aponte García Class of 1981

Gloria’s experience in Sheffield changed her personal and professional outlook and led to her directing the first Masters in Landscape Design in Colombia.

Atindriya Shome

The course helped me to create a unique portfolio

Atindriya Shome Landscape Architecture MA

Atindriya chose to study in Sheffield because of the city's unique culture and landscape. She was helped by the department’s scholarship scheme for outstanding Indian postgraduate applicants.

Xiaochao Chen

I’ve really developed my abilities in three-dimensional thinking

Xiaochao Chen Landscape Studies MA

Xiaochao Chen from China chose the University of Sheffield because of the school's good reputation.

Pranabanti Karmakar

Sheffield felt like the perfect place to study landscape

Pranabanti Karmakar Landscape Architecture MA

Having originally worked as an Architect, Pranabanti Karmakar chose to study MA Landscape Architecture and was helped by the school's scholarship scheme for outstanding Indian postgraduate applicants.

Tobias Edwards

Completing the course will ensure I have the skills needed for a graduate position in a world-class firm

Tobias Edwards Landscape Architecture MA

MA student Tobias Edwards chose to study Landscape Architecture after looking for graduate jobs outdoors.

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Masters study discovery afternoon

Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at masters study discovery afternoon on Tuesday 20 October.

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