Student profiles

Stephanie Ray Digital Literacies, Culture and Education student

The skills and knowledge I developed on the Digital Literacies, Culture and Education course have been invaluable to my teacher training year so far

Stephanie Ray MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

Trainee English teacher, Stephanie, hopes that she can adopt the positivity, encouragement and engagement that she valued by the academic staff on the course to help inspire her future pupils.

This program has exceeded my expectations and I feel incredibly proud of what I have accomplished

Reshma Mirpuri MA Early Childhood Education

Masters in Early Childhood Education student, Reshma Mirpuri, felt the course provided her with the skills that she needed as a researcher, the confidence to critically reflect research and practice in education and the ability to make connections between international frameworks and policies with those relevant to her local country.

I can honestly say that it was one of the greatest things I’ve done

Katie Graham-Whitehouse MA Early Childhood Education

Initially Nursery Manager, Katie Graham-Whitehouse, chose to study on the MA Early Childhood Education to bring her knowledge and practice up to date, but two years later, ignited by her passion for researching and writing her dissertation, Katie decided to continue her studies with us and apply for the EdD.

MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education opened my eyes and mind greatly

Ting Han MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

The course makes me realise that technology and creativity play important roles in children's development of study and life and also have great significance in pedagogy.

Digital Literacies, Culture and Education student

We learned both with and from each other with all our cultural differences

Anfal Almesbah MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

On the Digital Literacies, Culture and Education programme Anfal learned the skills to make the huge transition from being a video practitioner towards becoming a teacher of film making.

Hannah Hidden Digital Literacies, Culture and Education student

The course has sharpened my criticality and reflective thinking

Hannah Hidden MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

Digital Literacies, Culture and Childhood student, Hannah, found the course helped to deepen her understanding of the digital culture of children and the opportunities for Education which will now shape how she teaches when she returns to the classroom.

I felt the power of digital literacies to express my ideas about life in the pandemic

Shuangyunyi Chen MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education

Broadcasting and Television major student, Shuangyunyi, values how the Digital Literacies, Culture and Education course enabled her to reflect on previous filming experience to improve her digital storytelling skills for children.

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Being in Sheffield with like-minded, lovely people and being able to immerse myself in a place that was just for me was hugely therapeutic.

Jackie Musgrave MA Early Childhood Education and Sheffield EdD programme

Jackie, an alumni of two postgraduate programmes in the School of Education, talks about how her confidence flourished during her studies.

The tutor guidance and advice was really excellent

Helen Nixon MA Early Childhood Education

Helen, an MA Early Childhood Education alumni, pays tribute to the team and her experience on the programme.

I would highly recommend anyone who is looking to do a psychology conversion course to apply to Sheffield University.

Lene Osmundsen MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

Lene Osmundsen talks about her experiences on the MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) programme.