Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

All of us require healthcare and I wanted to apply my degree to decisions made in a sector under constant pressure

Megan Gunter BSc Economics and Mathematics with Employment Experience

Megan did a placement as a Student Analyst at the Department of Health and Social Care in Leeds.

Lars Kjøllesdal, Alumnus BA Accounting and Financial Management

Sheffield offers a top-notch degree in a city that is student-friendly, green and affordable

Lars Kjøllesdal BA Accounting and Financial Management

Alumnus Lars reflects on his time at Sheffield and how his degree was instrumental in helping him secure his role as a financial journalist.

The course helped me to create a unique portfolio

Atindriya Shome Landscape Architecture MA

Atindriya chose to study in Sheffield because of the city's unique culture and landscape. She was helped by the department’s scholarship scheme for outstanding Indian postgraduate applicants.

The course has enabled me to learn practical skills and think critically

Yuqian Chen Digital Media and Society MA

Yuqian came to Sheffield from China to study the MA Digital Media and Society. Here, she shares how the skills she has developed through course, coupled with the experiences she has had in the city, have prepared her for a bright future.

Charlie with some of her sustainable products

Where are they now? Charlie Gill

Charlie Gill LLB Law with German 2014

Charlie studied Law at Sheffield, but after graduating decided to take her life and career in a whole new direction. Find out how she made the move to work in the environmental sector, how her degree helped with setting up her own business, and her highlights from living in Sheffield.

Photo of MSc Economics student Nathan Price

There are loads of opportunities available to students to travel and study in different parts of the world with Global Opportunities

Ella-Sophia Ellis Sociology BA

Ella-Sophia Ellis enhanced her degree with the University of Sheffield by taking up the opportunity to spend some time studying abroad.

After being a student in Sheffield for two years I am confident to say that my experience has exceeded my expectations.

Suki Cheung, Hong Kong (SAR) Undergraduate student

Suki studied BA in Digital Media and Society and gradated in 2021.

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