Student profiles

Studying Geography at Sheffield cemented my interest in international development

Eve got her job in the international development sector after studying BA Geography and volunteering for a development charity.

Don't be afraid of contacting companies directly to ask for a placement

Tom Humphries BSc Geography

Tom Humphries' placement with Eden Rivers Trust has given him a wide range of experience.

Samantha Skinner standing in front of river

I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

Samantha Skinner BSc Environmental Science

Samantha's placement at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has helped her develop her environmental science skills, both geographical and biological.

My placement helped me see how abstract theories are applied to real life settings

Selena Treuherz BA Geography

Selena undertook a project as part of the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Scheme.

As a science teacher, it’s important to keep on top of emerging research

Matthew Keedy BSc Environmental Science

Matthew explains how his degree launched his career in teaching.

Student Robert Wickenden in the Peak District

Studying at Sheffield helped me explore innovative solutions that could change the transport sector

Robert Wickenden BA Geography

Robert talks about his aspiration to become a transport planner.

Student Beth Lamon by the Arts Tower in Weston Park

I have taken a lot of inspiration from projects working to rewild and restore native ecosystems

Beth Lamont MEnvSci Environmental Science

Beth discusses her passion for working in the field.

Graduate Aamir Khan standing outside the Geography Dept

I gained a breadth of skills that are essential for most jobs

Aamir Khan Geography BSc

Aamir discusses how his degree and voluntary work at Sheffield led to his current role setting sustainability targets for the construction industry.

Geography bridges the gap between the humanities and the sciences

Elena Leggett Geography BA

Elena talks about her work as a Data Analyst for surplus food redistribution organisation FareShare.

Alumnus Olly Bartlett sitting with a laptop in front of an ice sheet

Leadership is important when working and teaching in the field

Olly Bartlett Geography BSc

Olly talks about how his undergraduate degree prepared him for a PhD measuring ice sheets using satellites, planes and drones.

Department of Geography

Student profiles

Studying Geography at Sheffield cemented my interest in international development

Don't be afraid of contacting companies directly to ask for a placement

I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

My placement helped me see how abstract theories are applied to real life settings

As a science teacher, it’s important to keep on top of emerging research

Studying at Sheffield helped me explore innovative solutions that could change the transport sector

I have taken a lot of inspiration from projects working to rewild and restore native ecosystems

I gained a breadth of skills that are essential for most jobs

Geography bridges the gap between the humanities and the sciences

Leadership is important when working and teaching in the field

Study with us

Department of Geography

Student profiles

Studying Geography at Sheffield cemented my interest in international development

Don't be afraid of contacting companies directly to ask for a placement

I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

My placement helped me see how abstract theories are applied to real life settings

As a science teacher, it’s important to keep on top of emerging research

Studying at Sheffield helped me explore innovative solutions that could change the transport sector

I have taken a lot of inspiration from projects working to rewild and restore native ecosystems

I gained a breadth of skills that are essential for most jobs

Geography bridges the gap between the humanities and the sciences

Leadership is important when working and teaching in the field

Study with us

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