Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

Getting hands-on with work placements

Rosie Applied Social Sciences BA (now known as BA Social Sciences)

Rosie, pictured on the left with fellow student Amy, took part in our work placement scheme at DB Cargo UK Ltd.

The MPlan course is great, you learn how the UK planning systems works and it's relevance to the work you will do in your day-to-day job as a planner

Bethany Firkins MPlan Urban Studies and Planning graduate

MPlan Urban Studies and Planning student Bethany Firkins discusses her time as a student at Sheffield and her career since graduating.

I can use my knowledge obtained in Sheffield to collaborate on interdisciplinary research topics

Amy Macfarlane MSc Polar and Alpine Change alumni

PAC alumni Amy Macfarlane discusses her time as a student at Sheffield and her career since graduating.

Eleanor, Applied Social Sciences Student

Top tips for new students

Eleanor Applied Social Sciences BA (now known as BA Social Sciences)

Meet Eleanor, she is currently studying BA Applied Social Sciences, she'll tell you what your first semester could be like, what she enjoys most about her course and her top tips for new students.

Jahanavachandrika Kotha wearing a grey puffer coat and smiling

The support I have received with respect to academics or well-being is impeccable

Jahanavachandrika Kotha Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

Jahanavachandrika Kotha is developing confidence and independence as an International student in our city, which she finds both welcoming and beautiful.

William Zheng in graduation gown in the Hearstpace

My experience in Sheffield laid a strong foundation for my role

Guanhao Zheng MSc Business Finance and Economics

Guanhao works for UBS Investment Bank, after studying MSc Business Finance and Economics.

The opportunities are endless at Sheffield

Scarlett Pickford BA Criminology

Scarlett Pickford, BA Criminology student, made the most of the opportunities available to her including undertaking Criminology work experience and becoming President of the Criminology Society.

I was ready for the workplace by the time my degree was all wrapped up

Matthew Lam MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Matt is now an Assistant Town Planner after graduating in August 2022, and the industry experience he completed during his studies really benefitted him.

Studying politics, governance, and public policy in the UK

Osheen John Politics, Governance and Public Policy MA

Overall, I feel that this degree has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in a career as a policy analyst. I am excited to explore career opportunities in this field and contribute to policies that address the complex challenges faced by our society.

I learned not only the fundamentals of GIS but how to apply it to real world applications

Liam Pring Graduate GIS Consultant at AECOM

MSc Applied GIS student Liam discusses his time as a student at Sheffield and career since graduating.

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