Student profiles

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The course has helped me develop many skills that I feel are necessary for any job related to the field of Environmental Science

Adam Hudson Physical Geography with integrated masters

Adam offers us a peek into what life is like for a physical geographer at Sheffield and discusses the valuable skills which he has learned...

Amy Macfarlane

I can use my knowledge obtained in Sheffield to collaborate on interdisciplinary research topics

Amy Macfarlane MSc Polar and Alpine Change alumni

PAC alumni Amy Macfarlane discusses her time as a student at Sheffield and her career since graduating.

Jodie Geldard PAC Alumni

It's incredible to have access to so many leading researchers in the field

Jodie Geldard MSc Polar and Alpine Change alumni

PAC alumni Jodie Gelard discusses her time as a student at Sheffield and her career since graduating.

Oliver Barlett (PAC alumni)

The Polar and Alpine Change degree at Sheffield has been a personal highlight in my education and career

Oliver Bartlett MSc Polar and Alpine Change alumni

PAC alumni Oliver Bartlett dicusses his time as a student at Sheffield and his career since graduating.

Masters alumni Alex Adams

I feel like I am playing a small yet important part in tackling the climate emergency

Alex Adams Environmental Change and International Development MSc

Alex works for Hope for the Future, helping communicate the impact of the climate crisis to elected representatives.

Hannah Moore

Investigating infectious disease outbreaks

Hannah Moore MPH Public Health and International Development

Hannah has been helping to coordinate the UK’s response to COVID-19.

Haley Myers

Studying in the UK has been a lifelong dream

Haley Myers International Development MPH

MPH International Development student Haley came to study in Sheffield from the USA.

Alumnus Adamu sits in classroom being interviewed

Helping to implement life-changing projects

Adamu Sule Ibrahim International Development MPH

Adamu’s Masters has allowed him to work at the intersection of international development and public health.

Student Barrett Alexander sitting in classroom

My advice for International Development students

Barrett Alexander International Development MA

Barrett came to Sheffield from the States after wanting to study a Masters which offered hands on, practical experience and research.

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Join an international community of geographers and help tackle the biggest issues in our changing world.

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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.