Careers

Our postgraduate alumni leave Sheffield with the skills and knowledge to take their careers to the next level. Find out more about the kinds of jobs our alumni are doing now.

MA Journalism students in their graduation gowns pose for a group photo.
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MSc Data Science

Job titles

Data Scientist; Data Analyst; Data Engineer; Management Consultant; Insight Executive; Accountant; Data Scientist and Science Communicator; Management Consultant

Employers

HMRC; Nationwide; Capita; Bet365; Department for Work and Pensions; Arcadis; Queen Mary University of London; Huawei Technologies; Santander PLC; National Institution for Health Research; Deloitte LLP

MSc alumni Aryanda Prasetya

Sheffield gave me both a strong academic foundation and a memorable living experience that continues to benefit me long after completing my studies.

Aryanda Prasetya MSc Data Science

Originally from Indonesia and now based in Tokyo, Japan, Aryanda graduated from the University of Sheffield after studying MSc Data Science and is now a Chief Technology Officer.


MA Global Journalism

Job titles

Journalist; Brand Builder; Business Manager; Content Executive; Video Director; Government Worker; Junior Reporter; Marketer; Project Manager; University Staff

Employers

Depaul (charitable organisation); FindAUniversity; JD Sports; Self-employed

Alumni Adithya Ajith wearing graduation gown outside Firth Court

My degree at Sheffield has been an absolute game changer for me!

Adithya Ajith Global Journalism MA alumnus

Global Journalism MA alumni Adithya secured a job within the university after graduating, saying his degree and the university's internship programme were direct stepping stones to his employment.


MSc Information Management

Job titles

Java Developer; Product Manager; Accountant; Bank Clerk; FinTech Manager; Investment Manager; Data Analyst; Data and Governance Manager; Business Consultant; Digital Archivist; Business Intelligence Consultant; Information Architect

Employers

Amazon; Google; EY; ByteDance; China Construction Bank; Xiaopeng Automobile Technology; Tesla C.N.; IBM; Goldman Sachs Japan Services Co.; The British Library

Jie Dai

The school is worthy of its ranking

Jie Dai Information Management MSc graduate

The knowledgeable and friendly staff, a wide choice of modules and a city right on the edge of the countryside are all reasons why Jie recommends studying Information Management at Sheffield.


MSc Information Systems

Job titles

Business Process Consultant; Product Manager; Big Data Operations and Maintenance Engineer; Game Designer; Risk Associate; Civil Servant; Civil Servant; Senior Analyst; System Auditor

Employers

PwC; Huawei Technologies; King's College London; China Unicom; HSBC; Fosun International; Price Waterhouse Coopers

Haolin Yang

My positive experiences at Sheffield are hard to sum up briefly!

Haolin Yang Information Systems MSc

Haolin Yang graduated from Information Systems MSc in 2025, and is now a Software Engineer at HSBC Technology Centre China.


MA International Public and Political Communication

Job titles

Media Officer; PR Officer; Strategy Planner; Teacher; Communications Professional; Policy Maker

Employers

Leeds City Council; Liberal Democrats Party; NatWest Group; Fosun Foundation Shanghai; Hebei University

Portrait of Christine Kelsey

Studying in Sheffield supported me to change careers, giving me the confidence to try something new

Christine Kelsey MA International Public and Political Communication

Christine works as a policy advisor for the Department of Education. She explains how her masters at Sheffield helped her to change her career.


MA Journalism

Job titles

News Reporter; Head of News; Lifestyle Writer; Local Democracy Reporter; PR Account Executive; Marketing, Communications and PR Officer; Multimedia and Broadcast Journalist; Trust Fundraiser; Radio Producer; Reporter; Online Journalist; Paralegal; Podcaster; Live News Reporter

Employers

Guardian; Telegraph; Independent; BBC; Sky Sports; Sky News; Channel 4; Times; National World; Newsquest; CNN; ITV

Portrait of Jessica Murray

My confidence in building contacts and my understanding of a good news story are grounded in my time at Sheffield

Jessica Murray Journalism MA

Rising star Jessica Murray received a Scott Trust bursary enabling her to study for our MA Journalism degree. After graduating in 2019 she joined The Guardian, where her stories have already led the front page.


MA Librarianship

Job titles

Librarian; Library Assistant; Library Learning Adviser; Academic Liaison Librarian; Information Assistant, Bank Facilities Assistant; Learning Resources Centre Manager; Content and Discovery Manager; Evidence Support Librarian; Information Governance Officer

Employers

University of Cambridge; ASDA; Lloyds Banking Group; Sheffield Hallam University; Hugh Baird College; Public Health England; Elk Island Public Schools; Royal Horticultural Society

Jessica Allen

There was such a focus on how to put what we learned into practice and that was so useful when applying for my first paid library positions

Jessica Allen MA Librarianship

Jessica found her ideal course in the MA Librarianship, and the city of Sheffield also served her hobby as a hiker.


MA Library and Information Services Management

Job titles

Systems Librarian; Library Manager; Senior Information Assistant; Editor; Head of Education Curriculum Liaison; Library Information Adviser; Academic and Research Services Team Leader; Evidence Support Librarian; Information Governance Officer; Libraries Technology Manager

Employers

University of Oxford; Heathfield School; Royal Horticultural Society; UniTemps; Canadian Academy; Self-employed; House of Commons Library


How we help

There are plenty of places for you to access support and guidance - be it in our School or across the wider university.

Accessing support in the School

University Careers Service

Faculty of Social Sciences Employability Hub (the Cornerstone)​​

a group of students talking in Firth Court

International undergraduate scholarships

We are offering scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to a 60% average) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four-year programmes.