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Undergraduate student who did work experience

My leadership skills were recognised during my placement year

Elizabeth Kohorn-Hill BSc (Hons) Economics with Employment Experience

During her placement year Elizabeth's work was widely recognised and valued by her colleagues at the Department for Work and Pensions, so much so she was offered a job after graduation.

My placement year taught me what employers are looking for

Tom Fletcher BA (Hons) Economics and Politics with Employment Experience

Thanks to his dual degree in Economics and Politics BA degree, Tom knew his skills were perfectly suited to a future career in the Civil Service.

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My placement was a great chance to make myself stand out by learning some skills a lot of graduates wouldn't have

Joseph Hubbard BSc Economics with Employment Experience

Joseph did a placement year with the Department for Work and Pensions to gain work experience after graduation.

Sheffield as a city is a wonderful place to study and live

Zoonia Tahir BSc Economics

Zoonia was an international student from Pakistan and found Sheffield a global and friendly city.

You will be in good hands if you decide to be a part of the University of Sheffield

Noor Azhar, Pakistan MSc International Management and Marketing

Noor graduated in 2018 from MSc International Management and Marketing.

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My placement year helped to build my confidence

Arinola Lawal BA Economics with Employment Experience

Arinola did a placement year working as a Junior Commercial Manager at IBM in Manchester.

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My first choice for research

Mehak Ejaz Gender differences in the Labour Market Status, Wages and Occupations

The Department of Economics' reputation in labour and education economics drew Mehak to study their PhD at the University of Sheffield.

Solving real-world problems

Luke Munford Department of Economics

Luke recognised the research strengths and potential of studying a PhD after studying his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within the department.

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Invaluable experience working as part of a research team

Emily McDool Evaluation of neighbourhood, class setting and academy school effects on education outcomes in the UK

Emily decided to focus her PhD research on economics and education. The department was able to offer her the training that she needed to succeed.

Wellbeing research

James Oswald Essays on Well being and Mental Health: Determinants and Consequences

Thanks to the support of the department James was able to research into wellbeing and government policy.

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