Postgraduate student profiles

Jahanavachandrika Kotha wearing a grey puffer coat and smiling

The support I have received with respect to academics or well-being is impeccable

Jahanavachandrika Kotha MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

Jahanavachandrika Kotha is developing confidence and independence as an International student in our city, which she finds both welcoming and beautiful.

Abbie Courtney-Smith taking a selfie and smiling

I highly recommend this programme for anyone interested in Psychology and Education!

Abbie Courtney-Smith MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) alumna, Abbie Courtney-Smith, shares why the course was an excellent step towards her dream job as an Educational Psychologist.

Education graduate with harbour and skyscrapers in background

Seminar tutors were more than willing to review the lecture and answer every question with great patience

Jiayi Wei MA Education: Language and Education

Language and Education Masters graduate, Jiayi Wei, has been inspired to continue her studies in Education with plans to go on to study for a PhD.

Jingheng Li wearing his graduation gown

The improvement in critical thinking was one of the biggest gains I made on this programme

Jingheng Li MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) graduate, Jingheng Li, found the course offered an incredible experience that helped him find his future direction.

Ada Fang stood outside the Houses of Parliament

I desire to be an educator who gives students positive values and shapes them into individuals with critical, creative thinking and positive values

Ada Fang MA Education: Language and Education

Ada is a resident tutor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong where she tries to instil in her students the positive values she gained on the course.

Patty, MA ETL student,

The expertise and targeted support from my supervisors, and our dialogues around the module topics, have been invaluable

Salwa-Patricia Khalil MA Education, Teaching and Learning

As a result of studying on the iPGCE/MA ETL, Patty is excited to be embarking on her new teaching role next academic year.

Dorontine Berishaj by the sea

I consider myself lucky and privileged to have had the chance to be a part of this community

Dorontinë Berishaj MA Psychology and Education

Dorontinë feels that the MA Psychology and Education course has given her a clearer vision for her future endeavours in improving mental health support in her home-country’s schools and recognises the strong positive impact the staff have had on her through their availability, their willingness to go an extra step when they see fit and their professionalism in lectures and beyond.

Lene Osmundsen

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.

Yan Zhou

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.

James Comer

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

James Comer MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion)

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

Four students laughing while sat at a bench, outside the Students' Union

International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students