Student profiles

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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 Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

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

The course was very fulfilling

Yan Zhou MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) student Yan's desire to help young people with psychological problems led her to this course.

I feel that I have been equipped with a robust set of skills

James Comer Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

Education and Psychology (Conversion) alumnus James reflects on his experience of this popular programme

I really enjoyed every single day in Sheffield

Nahyoung Seo MA Education: Language and Education

South Korean student Nahyoung Seo explains what she wanted to gain from her studies in Sheffield and how she plans to improve the state of English education when she returns home.

Developing critical thinking and new perspectives

Xintong Yuan MA Education

Xintong was drawn to the great reputation of the University of Sheffield and the opportunity to teach in British schools. She has developed skills in critical thinking and has been inspired to consider new career routes.

A natural progression to postgraduate study

Mae Aspinall MA Psychology and Education

Mae found the transition from an undergraduate degree in Psychology to an MA in Psychology and Education a natural progression.

Sheffield gave me a new understanding of education

Fatima Rodrigues MA Early Childhood Education

After achieving a diploma certificate Fatima took the next step of a masters in Sheffield. The course has exceeded her expectations and has given her new perspectives and understanding to apply to her career.

My masters allowed me to look at the bigger picture

Fatemeh Sadeghi MA Early Childhood Education

Fatemeh came from Iran to study the Early Childhood Education MA. Attracted to the holistic nature of the MA, she enjoyed the scope of the modules and the greenness and internationalism of Sheffield.