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The school has given me the freedom to advocate for causes I'm passionate about

Eleonora Sutkalne-Akmene LLB Law

Eleonora, one of our third year LLB Law students, discusses why she chose Sheffield and how she has got involved with our student societies.

I enjoy the variety of work which I am given significant autonomy over, allowing me to learn and progress...

Ben Parkes MPlan Urban Studies and Planning Graduate

USP Graduate Ben Parkes talks about his new role with Savills and how studying the MPlan at Sheffield helped him to develop the skills needed for a career in planning.

Throughout my studies, the tutors and lecturers have been incredibly supportive.

Muhammed Abduh MA International Public and Political Communication student

Muhammed Abduh is about to finish his masters in International Public and Political Communication. He hopes to use his knowledge and skills to pursue a PhD once he graduates.

Matt Neal standing outside the shop Harrods.

Learning to think critically and about the application of what we were learning has really helped in my career

Matt Neal Human Resource Management with CIPD pathway MSc

Matt Neal, who is from the UK, graduated from his masters in 2020. He is now working at Harrods as an Employee Relations Specialist and has previously worked with the producers of Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Solero and Vienetta.

Right after my course, I came across great opportunities in real estate in the valuation and consultancy teams in India

Riti Sen MSc Real Estate Planning and Development

MSc Real Estate Planning and Development graduate Riti Sen discusses the skills she learned as a student at Sheffield and how they have helped to forge her career.

Sebastian Li looking happy in the countryside at sunset

My PGDE training was harsh, but yet one of the most rewarding experiences I ever had.

Sebastian Li Languages PGDE

As an international student on the PGDE, Sebastian has found the experience challenging but hugely rewarding.

My experience as an international student has been inclusive and very welcoming

Felice Clarissa Lambey MA Law

Felice is an international masters student studying MA Law at the University of Sheffield. Find out more about why she chose to study with us.

The impact of the Sheffield MBA and the relationships you form stretch way beyond the one year programme

Jenny (Jaeweon) Lee The Sheffield MBA

Jenny Lee, who came to study the Sheffield MBA from Korea, is now working in Seoul as the Global Investor Relations Project Leader at SK bioscience.

The course encouraged me to pursue what truly interested me

Harriet Tucker BA Geography graduate

Recent graduate Harriet Tucker discusses her favourite things about the School of Geography and Planning, what her role as a student ambassador entailed and plans for the future...

Student ambassador photo of Zoe Blakemore

Zoe's journey into studying a postgraduate degree at the School of Law

Zoe Blakemore MA International Criminology

Zoe, an MA International Criminology student tells us what its like to be a postgraduate student at the School of Law and provides her reflections for others considering studying at postgraduate level.

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