Alumni profiles

Take a look at what some of our alumni are up to now and find out where a degree from the School of English can take you.

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"I'm from a disadvantaged background where progression to university is low. Sheffield has allowed me the opportunity to realise my full potential."

Katie Mansfield BA English Language and Linguistics

Katie is one of our PhD students in the School of English, having done her BA and MA at The University of Sheffield.

"Being able to communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively is useful in every career path, especially if you want to work in a creative field."

Alexander Keen BA English and Philosophy

Alexander works as a Communications and Marketing Manager for Sent Into Space.

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"Completing a degree with the University of Sheffield is a rigorous and rewarding adventure which will open doors regardless of what field you study."

Stephanie Lait BA English Language and Linguistics

Stephanie is a Project Coordinator at Fulcrum Infrastructure Services.

"My degree gave me key critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and concisely."

Rebecca Crosby BA English Literature

Rebecca is Head of Alliances at Catalyst IT.

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"My degree from Sheffield has been integral and the foundation of my career."

Matthew McHale BA English Literature

Matthew currently works for the British Heart Foundation as a Media Officer.

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"Having an English degree marks you out in the job market as a candidate who is articulate, engaged and thoughtful."

Hope Elliott BA English Literature

Hope is a Customer Service Assistant at Libraries Unlimited.

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"Study what you are interested in, but also engage with the wider university culture and community to gain different transferrable skills."

Shivonne Gates BA English Language and Linguistics

Shivonne works for Frontline as an Impact Lead.

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"The ability to articulate myself verbally and in writing has been hugely helpful in every role I've done."

Tristan Smyth BA English Literature

Tristan is an HR Business Partner at pladis Global.

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"English provides you with the skills to lead, motivate and influence."

Liam Hulmes BA English Language and Literature

Liam works at NatWest as a Product Owner.

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"English opens so many doors because it gives you so many ideas."

Rosy Roche BA English Literature

Rosy works in the House of Commons as a Senior Parliamentary Advisor.