Arts and Humanities graduates

Our graduates go on to do incredible things both in the UK and abroad. Take some time to explore some of the many fascinating things you could go on to do with a Arts and Humanities degree from the University of Sheffield.

Helen Monks, School of English graduate

Helen Monks is a writer and actor, known for her roles in Raised by Wolves and Upstart Crow. Helen discusses the support and opportunities she received as an English and Theatre student.

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Being able to communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively is useful in every career path, especially if you want to work in a creative field

Alexander Keen Communications and Marketing Manager, Sent Into Space, BA English and Philosophy

Alexander works as a Communications and Marketing Manager for Sent Into Space.

History has informed everything I do on a daily basis. It changes the way I view the news. It changes the way I analyse current events

Kat Cowan Presenter - BBC Radio Sheffield, BA History

Kat Cowan talks about her passion for history, and how it has led to a successful career in broadcast journalism.

I use the language skills gained from my studies at Sheffield daily

Alexander Barton Managing Director, Greater China at Intralink, Chinese Studies BA(Hons) graduate

After graduating, Alexander moved to Asia for his Masters degree; he now lives in Shanghai.

The main way that my degree helped me was the internship period. The connections and friendships I made led directly to landing my current role

Zoe Jofeh International Admissions, University in Paris, BA Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures

Since graduating, Zoe works in the international admissions office at a university in Paris

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Sheffield Alumna releases debut jazz-infused pop and soul album

Charlotte Champian Department of Music , 2016

After graduating with a music degree in 2016, singer-songwriter Charlotte Champian has collaborated with fellow musicians to launch the album 'As the summer' which has been commended on BBC Introducing.

I genuinely think I use my degree every day in my job

Dan McNicholas Head of Analytics & Insight, MEC Manchester, BA Philosophy

Dan McNicholas is Head of Analytics & Insight at MEC, a media buying and planning agency in Manchester.

I really valued my time studying in the Department of Archaeology. The subjects I studied were all taught to a very high standard.

Jack Fox-Laverick Wessex Archaeology, BA Archaeology and History, MA Medieval Archaeology

Having completed both a BA and MA in Archaeology at Sheffield, Jack now works for Wessex Archaeology (North).

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Lucy Revis: Session musician, music educator and Sheffield Made Musician

Lucy Revis Department of Music, BMus Music

Lucy shares how she has a portfolio of varied and rewarding roles within the music industry, and how the undergraduate course at the University of Sheffield prepared her for a successful career.

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