Undergraduate student profiles

Find out from our students what studying an English degree at Sheffield is like.

Kate Gadsby-Mace on why she chose Sheffield for her PhD

Kate completed her BA and MA at Sheffield and stayed on for her PhD. Her research examined the expression of British national identity through 18th-century Gothic Literature.

Undergraduate English student Yongqin Zhu.

I only knew Sheffield as the Steel City before I came here. Now I consider it as my dynamic and friendly overseas hometown.

Yongqing Zhu School of English

Yongqing is a Chinese student taking modules in English Literature and Linguistics on the exchange programme between the University of Sheffield and Nanjing University. She loves Sheffield's international community and how supportive the University has been to her as an international student.

"Choosing to study English Literature at the University of Sheffield has been one of the best decisions I have ever made."

Scott Moore English Literature

BA English Literature student Scott Moore worked with academic staff on the Barry Hines Project, which saw him bringing University research into the Sheffield community through engagement events with local schools.

"I love the diversity and the accepting environment of not just the university but also the city of Sheffield."

Isha Jain English Literature

BA English Literature student Isha Jain was awarded with a £2000 International Undergraduate Scholarship for her first year and now Isha looks forward to embracing the next year of study.

School of English student Leonie Howell smiling at camera outside Jessop West building

A lot of universities don’t offer a combined course without it being a dual degree, but Sheffield does, which really appealed to me

Leonie Howell English Language and Literature

A combination of the city's beautiful green spaces and the teaching on her course is what led English Language and Literature student Leonie to choose the University of Sheffield

Sheffield had such a diverse range of topics to study – from cinema to theatre. You can always find something you are interested in

Hannah Dibble English and History

The diverse range of modules - including options in theatre and film studies - is what helped English and History student Hannah decide that Sheffield was the place for her.

The welcoming and supportive atmosphere at the University really made it stand out for me

Megan Wood English Language and Linguistics

English Language and Literature student Megan is originally from Sheffield. She chose to stay here for her studies because she loves the welcoming, friendly atmosphere of both the University and the city.

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