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Politics student Joanna in front of the Headquarters of medical tech company B.Braun where she did her placement

Experiencing the entrepreneurial, innovative environment within a company where everyone had such a drive to solve complex problems was fantastic

Joanna Turnbull International Relations and Politics BA

Joanna's work placement at B. Braun allowed her to focus at the crossroads of technology, politics and corporations.

Since completing the programme I have started my own company

Jonny Wathen CIO - TransforMATive

Having worked in the Education sector for a number of years, Jonny knew he wanted to add to his CV with further professional training but it had to be at the right time and the right course.

Photo of Politics student William posing above French city

Improving my language skills and career prospects in Paris

William Bruce International Relations and Politics with International Experience BA

The experience was absolutely incredible – it was academically enriching, culturally fascinating, and so much fun.

Politics student Caitlin riding a bike in Copenhagen

Destined to live in Copenhagen

Caitlin Knowles Politics and History BA

Studying abroad has changed my mindset on the future, it helped me realise that the world is too big to settle and has spurred me on to travel the world.

Image of Politics alumni and Sky News Journalist, Olive Enokido-Lineham, in a green suit sat by plants

How international relations led me to become a Sky News reporter

Olive Enokido-Lineham International Relations and Politics BA

"The course deepened my curiosity to learn more about current affairs and what’s going on in the world."

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.

Photograph of Xhuljana in the centre of Sheffield

Xhuljana's School of Law postgraduate experience

Xhuljana Mucaj LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law

Xhuljana is an international student at the University of Sheffield, where she is studying for an LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law. In the below blog post she talks about her time on the course so far, and how she has found getting to know her fellow students and the city of Sheffield!

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