Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

Melting polar ice caps, indicating the theme of climate change.

My PhD proposal developed from work over three years to engage trade unions around climate change

Jenny Patient Exploring the responses of UK trade unions to climate change

As a PhD student within the Realising Just Cities programme funded by Mistra Urban Futures I am focused on developing knowledge that can help trade unions play their full role towards an energy transition that brings both sustainability and justice, at a time when action on climate at a city level has never been so important.

Alumni standing with arms folded against urban backdrop

My degree helped me develop my skills by working with a real client

Gaby Medforth MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Gaby chose to apply to the University of Sheffield due to our reputation as one of the best planning schools in the country.

I was eager to follow my interest in professional development and teacher’ professional learning

Melvyn Tatters Sheffield EdD

Melvyn Tatters, values the critical and analytical skills he developed on the Sheffield EdD which he now uses to enhance his role as Head Teacher.

Even before I completed my MA degree, I was certain that I wanted to continue with the EdD

Sapna Thapa Sheffield EdD

The lessons Sapna learned while studying for her MA and EdD continue to inspire her to question the status quo, to reflect, and to be passionate about research and teaching.

Having to articulate and contextualise in spoken and written language my views on difference, disadvantage and education was a formative experience

Dr Jonty Clark Sheffield EdD

Sheffield EdD alumni who earned an OBE acknowledges the inclusive education team at Sheffield that helped him to develop a much broader and reflective view about the children and families he works with and the other stakeholders he engages with through his work.

Portrait of journalism graduate Sam Moir

A Premier League career in communication

Sam Moir Journalism Studies BA

Sam Moir has used the media skills he developed at Sheffield in a rewarding career, first with Ministry of Sound and now as a video producer/director for Chelsea FC.

Knowing media law is vital, even as a sports journalist

Martha Kelner Journalism Studies BA

A specialist reporter on issues and investigations in sport, Martha has worked for the Mail, the Guardian and Sky News since studying journalism at Sheffield.

Explore your potential

Celestia Kalau-Tavormina MA Law

Celestia has travelled from Canada to study the MA Law. Find out more about her experiences.

The course is great for really getting you out there and doing stuff on your own

Emily Smith Journalism Studies BA

Journalism Studies BA graduate Emily is now a TV researcher and says that her time at Sheffield helped prepare her for the world of professional journalism work.

The course gave me a rounded perspective of the different skills I would need

Daniel Sheridan Journalism Studies BA

During the UK's 2019 general election campaign Daniel broke the famous story of the boy on the hospital floor. Studying journalism at Sheffield was the perfect preparation.

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