Meet our students

Mengzi Li in cap and gown holding her graduation certificate

My years in Sheffield have been one of the best experiences of my life

Mengzi Li Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Mengzi Li reflects on her journey on the BA Education, Culture and Childhood and how it has helped to change her view of learning and develop a love for studying

Rikzar - Politics, Philosophy & Politics student

Why I enjoy studying at the SMI

Rikzar Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

Rikzar talks about what she enjoys most about studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) here at the Sheffield Methods Institute (SMI).

Rosie

Getting hands-on with work placements

Rosie Applied Social Sciences BA

Rosie, pictured on the left with fellow student Amy, took part in our work placement scheme at DB Cargo UK Ltd.

Eleanor, Applied Social Sciences Student

Top tips for new students

Eleanor Applied Social Sciences BA

Meet Eleanor, she is currently studying BA Applied Social Sciences, she'll tell you what your first semester could be like, what she enjoys most about her course and her top tips for new students.

Lucy Keeling at home

The skills and knowledge that I learned on the course continue to give me a broad outlook on education

Lucy Keeling Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Lucy Keeling is a trained teacher now working as a Literacy Advisor at All Aboard Learning on a phonics scheme, where she specialises in supporting struggling readers.

Gemma Tetley, BA ECC student

I was intrigued by the diverse range of modules offered surrounding a range of different aspects of childhood

Gemma Tetley Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Aspiring teacher, Gemma Tetley, enjoyed her placement in a primary school where she was able to fully immerse herself in the classroom environment, build relationships with students and teachers as well as building her confidence in the classroom.

Florrie Hutchinson smiling

The nurturing way in which the course was overseen really helped with boosting my confidence and in preparing me to enter the workplace

Florrie Hutchinson Education, Culture and Childhood BA

Florrie graduated from our BA Education, Culture and Childhood, is employed as a Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.

Portrait photograph of student ambassador Narnie Furlong

The best decision I've ever made

Georgiana Furlong Applied Social Sciences BA

Georgiana talks about why she enjoyed university life and the friendly, supportive culture of the school.

Profile photo of Anna Woof

Studying at Sheffield helped me get my dream job

Anna Woof Education, Childhood and Culture BA

For Anna the BA Education, Childhood and Culture was a personal degree experience that developed her skills, confidence and helped open the doors to her dream career.

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