Student profiles Read the stories of our undergraduate students, and learn about their experiences on their work placements. You are here Home Department of Economics Undergraduate study Student profiles Arinola Lawal (BA Economics with Employment Experience) Arinola did a placement year working as a Junior Commercial Manager at IBM in Manchester. Placement year at IBM Joseph Hubbard (BSc Economics with Employment Experience) Joseph did a placement year at the Department for Work and Pensions to make himself stand out from the crowd. Stand out from the crowd Zoonia Tahir (BSc Economics) Zoonia was an international student from Pakistan and found Sheffield a global and friendly city. A global city Emily Michalik-Denny (BA Economics and Philosophy) Emily Michalik-Denny (BA Economics and Philosophy) Emily enjoyed combining a technical subject with one focused on being inquisitive about the world. Technical and thought provoking Photo of Megan Gunter Megan Gunter (BSc Economics and Mathematics with Employment Experience) Megan did a placement year at the Department of Health and Social Care in Leeds. Successful placement year James Holden (BA Economics and Politics) James recommends studying Economics with another subject. Gaining an insight