Student experiences

Some of our students share their experiences of studying an Arts and Humanities degree at the University of Sheffield.

Undergraduate students

SEAS student Sovra Whitcroft

I have loved the challenges this degree has brought forward

Sovra Whitcroft Undergraduate student, Japanese Studies and History BA

Sovra felt that adding Japanese to her skill set would be a great way of immersing herself in a culture she was interested in and open up more career opportunities after graduation.
Nicole

Being able to study three subjects has only added to my rich experiences here at the university

Nicole Undergraduate student, BA History and Modern Languages & Cultures

Experience of studying a dual degree with Languages (German & Dutch) and History
Saffron Dunk, Philosophy and Religion BA

There's a typical conception about the clearing process - but I'm certain that I ended up in the right city and doing the right degree

Saffron Dunk Recent graduate, BA Philosophy and Religion

Saffron recently completed her BA in Philosophy and Religion. Having joined Sheffield through our clearing process, she reflects on why she wouldn't change anything about her time at university.
Saxophone player in studio

I was looking for a music degree that would be more flexible - I could pick modules to suit my interests

Emily Cooper BMus Music, Department of Music

Emily Cooper shares her experience of studying music as an undergraduate student at the University of Sheffield.
Isha Jain
Isha Jain: BA Literature

"I love the diversity and the accepting environment of not just the university but also the city of Sheffield."

Isha Jain Undergraduate student, English Literature

BA English Literature student Isha Jain was awarded with a £2000 International Undergraduate Scholarship for her first year and now Isha looks forward to embracing the next year of study.

Masters students

Kelsey Blades, Philosophy MA

Not only is Sheffield ranked highly for its academic output, it’s also regarded as the friendliest department in Britain

Kelsey Blades International postgraduate student, MA Philosophy

Kelsey Blades came from the USA to study for a Philosophy MA in Sheffield.
Student at piano

My Experience - MA Psychology of Music

Verna Vazquez Diaz MA Psychology of Music , 2018-2019

Verna was offered a Latin American postgraduate award to study MA Psychology of Music at the University of Sheffield. Verna shares her experience as an international student in the Department of Music and how the course has helped her start a professional research career.

PhD students

PhD Researcher Shen Li

My Research: PhD in Music Psychology

Shen Li PhD researcher, Piano Timbre Perception and Production

PhD researcher Shen Li shares her experiences of studying at Sheffield.
Jingo Hu, Philosophy PhD student.

Sheffield is one of the best departments for analytical philosophy

Jingbo Hu International PhD student, Department of Philosophy

Jingbo Hu is from China and is a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy. He studied his BA and MA in philosophy at Sun Yat-Sen University, China.