Your career in the information world
Information is a global growth industry. In today's world, information lies at the heart of all organisations, from internal communications to external business. Today's employers are seeking graduates who understand information, who can gather, store, process and disseminate it, and who can create and develop information systems.
Our degrees are led both by our cutting-edge research and by direct input from industry executives. We will equip you with some of the most sought-after knowledge and skills in today's workplaces, making you highly employable across a great range of careers.
Expert support and guidance
As an Information School student, you will be studying alongside world-renowned experts with years of experience, who can offer career guidance throughout your degree. Your lecturers, your Personal Tutor, and the School's own Careers Officer are available throughout the year to give you help and support.
You will also have access to the University of Sheffield Careers Service, with a comprehensive careers library and a staff of experts, to help you build your network of contacts and create the career you want.
Success stories from our previous graduates
Rob - Software Developer"I am a software developer on a project to build a web-based application to deliver further education based courses online. The dissertation project I undertook in my MSc was directly relevant to the work I am doing now." |
Richard - Web Developer"Without a doubt the MSc course was an effective launch pad into the work I do now. It focused my attention on how the business world is changing to meet the demands of the Information Society." |
Anthony - Theological Librarian"I was offered my job after the Director was impressed by the reputation and content of the MSc in Information Management at Sheffield. I am constantly using the knowledge I gained in my course at work." |
Sonam - Librarian, Institute for Conservation and Environment"Most of the skills required of a librarian today are in the field of information technology, so the Digital Library Management course is exactly what we require.." |
Kevin - Academic Subject Librarian"The Information School at Sheffield is recognised as the best in the country, and support from the academic staff, the ICT team and admin staff, enabled me to learn so much due to the diverse range of modules available through the course." |
Evangelia - Airport Document Management Co-ordinator"I currently work on the development and management of Europe's largest infrastucture project. My course provided me with a very strong background in meeting my current responsibilities" |
Clare - Knowledge Management Projects Officer"Studying at the University of Sheffield enabled me to further develop specialist, technical, and transferable skills, which have proved to be invaluable." |
Laura - Faculty Team Librarian for Law / Case Project Information Officer"What I learnt at Sheffield has been most invaluable - the research I carried out for my dissertation informs my current role both explicitly and implicitly in more ways that I can list!" |
John - Manager of Information Literacy Department"The Digital Library Management programme at Sheffield gave me the skills necessary to become an attractive candidate in today's evolving workspace." |
Graduates by degree programme
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