Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

Politics student Momina Baig in front of a very green park

The degree at Sheffield allowed me to study the subject in more depth - the list of optional modules on offer are very interesting

Momina Baig Politics BA

BA Politics student Momina explains about her course and how University is an amazing way to learn new skills and meet new people.

How an understanding of contemporary politics led me to the digital media sector

Tim Gatt Politics BA

"My degree supported me from the very start, helping me to develop research, writing, and verbal communication skills that were vital for taking the first steps in my career and are skills I still use to this day."

I just loved being in an environment that was challenging and stimulating, where every day I learnt something new

Emma Johnson PhD researcher

PGR student Emma spent 18 years forging a career in hospitality, with 12 of those years spent in management positions. Having completed her undergraduate and masters' degree, Emma chose the Sheffield University Management School to study her PhD in Transformative Consumer Research. Emma's future plan is to work in academia.

I now know what career path I might be following in the future

Mariana Lucia Montano Martinez BA Economics with Employment Experience

Mariana is a final year BA Economics with Employment Experience student. She recently just finished her placement at SMBC Japanese Bank in London.

I guarantee that studying in Sheffield is an amazing experience that you won’t regret

Chao-Wei Lu Postgraduate scholarship winner

"Life in Sheffield is so joyful and fruitful, I’m fully adapting to the life in Sheffield and looking forward to the upcoming journey here"

Image of IR & Politics student crouched in front of the Northern Lights in Sweden

One of the best years of my life

Isaac Silver International Relations and Politics BA

Studying abroad is about new experiences and the unknown; it is supposed to induce a bit of vertigo. The best way down from that ledge, in my opinion, is to close your eyes and step off.

Being a student is something for me, it is my time to focus on my passions and I feel this is so important when you are a parent

Niamh Environmental Sciences BSc

Niamh decided to study a foundation year with the Department for Lifelong Learning as she felt it would be a great first step back into education.

Edward Glossop (Aberdeen Standard Investments)

Edward Glossop BSc Economics

Edward studied BSc Economics from 2008 to 2011. He is now working as an Economist at Aberdeen Standard Investments.

George Holmes (Rolls-Royce plc)

George Holmes BSc Economics

George studied BSc Economics between 2016 and 2019. In his second year he interned at Rolls-Royce plc, and returned for the commercial graduate scheme in September 2019 for a 12 months period. He then became a Commercial Officer for 18 months and has recently moved to the Business Modelling and Pricing team, which is more of a technical and financial role which complements his degree.

Callum Millar (Lloyds Banking Group)

Callum Millar BSc Economics

Callum studied BSc Economics between 2018 and 2021. He currently works for the Lloyds Banking Group on their Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme

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