Student profiles

Read the stories of our undergraduate students, and learn about their experiences on their work placements.

Edward Glossop profile

Edward Glossop (Aberdeen Standard Investments)

Edward Glossop BSc Economics

Edward studied BSc Economics from 2008 to 2011. He is now working as an Economist at Aberdeen Standard Investments.

George Holmes profile

George Holmes (Rolls-Royce plc)

George Holmes BSc Economics

George studied BSc Economics between 2016 and 2019. In his second year he interned at Rolls-Royce plc, and returned for the commercial graduate scheme in September 2019 for a 12 months period. He then became a Commercial Officer for 18 months and has recently moved to the Business Modelling and Pricing team, which is more of a technical and financial role which complements his degree.

Callum Millar profile

Callum Millar (Lloyds Banking Group)

Callum Millar BSc Economics

Callum studied BSc Economics between 2018 and 2021. He currently works for the Lloyds Banking Group on their Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme

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Preparing for my future career

Cunsong Li Economics and Mathematics BSc

BSc Economics and Mathematics student Cunsong Li has found that his strong foundation in both Economics and Mathematics will be advantageous in his future career.

Economics student Navya Krishak

I’m working to improve financial literacy in young adults

Navya Krishak BSc Economics with Finance

BSc Economics and Finance student Navya has been studying from her home in Bhopal, India during the pandemic, but she’s still working hard to become a top Investment Banker.

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Sheffield offered the complete package

Dias Baskoro BSc Economics with Finance

Dias came to Sheffield from Indonesia and found the University offered an excellent academic experience and opportunities beyond the classroom.

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All of us require healthcare and I wanted to apply my degree to decisions made in a sector under constant pressure

Megan Gunter BSc Economics and Mathematics with Employment Experience

Megan did a placement as a Student Analyst at the Department of Health and Social Care in Leeds.

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You can choose the topics you are interested in

James Holden BA Economics and Politics

James recommends studying Economics with another subject.

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.

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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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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.

Apply now to join us in September and check if you're eligible