Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

The MBA Challenge Project was a valuable experience for me, and one of the best parts of the MBA was the people

Gokhan Akyuz MBA

After 15 years leading teams at Apple and managing a five-star resort in Turkey, Gokhan Akyuz stepped outside his daily routine to pursue the Sheffield MBA.

The Sheffield MBA gave me the confidence and business perspective to combine my creative passion with strategic leadership.

Chaitra Raman The Sheffield MBA

Chaitra Raman reflects on how the Sheffield MBA empowered her to bridge her creative background with executive leadership, found her own photography company, and direct end-to-end media operations for global corporate clients.

A student stands against an internal wall and smiles towards the camera.

I wanted to study somewhere that would challenge me academically while also making me feel supported, and Sheffield felt like the perfect fit.

Oshone Omamegbe Winner of an Oxbridge Tutorial College Scholarship

Oshone was awarded the Oxbridge Tutorial College Scholarship in 2026.

The university provided a welcoming community and great opportunities for academic and personal development.

Louis Nevett BA Business Management

Business Management graduate Louis Nevett works as a National Account Executive at L’Oreal, after graduating in 2024.

The lectures, coursework and talks gave me the requisite knowledge, experience and confidence in handling the inevitable challenges that the real world presents

Eneyire Godwin Omuya MSc Data Science

MSc Data Science graduate Eneyire now works as a Data Scientist at Analytics Engines, using the skills he developed during his studies.

My experience at University of Sheffield was positive in many ways, both academically and personally

R Thanaselan Rajendran MA International Public and Political Communication

International Public and Political Communication alumni R Thanaselan Rajendran now manages an accredited Malaysian social enterprise focused on talent development, employability and inclusive economic empowerment.

Student Tabitha Wilson in a graduation cap and gown, holding flowers

My experience on the MA Journalism course helped me prepare for working in a real newsroom

Tabitha Wilson MA Journalism

MA Journalism alumni Tabitha now works as an AI-assisted reporter for Newsquest, and tells us about how her course prepared her for her career.

Student Vayam Lahoti wearing graduation cap and gown, with a man and a woman, stood in front of fake flowers and a neon sign

My tutors gave me great counsel throughout, and I can offer a glowing verdict on my course content

Vayam Lahoti BA Journalism Studies

Journalism Studies alumni Vayam has gone on to work as a Content and Strategy Lead for City Xtra Ltd after graduating.

Architecture and Landscape student smiling in wintry rural landscape

The combination of Architecture and Landscape felt like a more holistic way of understanding space, allowing me to think across different scales

Madeleine Benyon BA Architecture and Landscape

Madeleine is carrying out the dual BA Architecture and Landscape. Madeleine was drawn to the dual course because the combination of the two disciplines felt like more of a holistic way of understanding space. Madeleine shares her experiences of the course, the school and living in Sheffield.

Student smiling in sunny park wearing coat and gloves

The course creates a safe space for me to think differently and be braver in my approach towards urban regeneration

Chi Nguyen MA Landscape Architecture student

Chi was working as an Assistant at a Landscape practice in Bath after graduating from Architecture and took the decision to start a Master’s in Landscape Architecture to continue their career path.

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