History masters student profiles

Current and recent history masters students share their experiences of studying in Sheffield.

profile pictire of MA student Roqi

I was drawn to the University of Sheffield, due to the range of modules on offer

Roqi Adebimpe MA American History

Roqi hadn’t studied History at undergraduate level but found that the range of modules offered at Sheffield allowed her to develop the necessary skills to aid her studies, as well as transferable skills for history-related careers such as heritage and museums

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The MA programme has really allowed me to grow as a person and as a historian

Anna Edwards MA Historical Research

Anna credits the university and her dedicated tutors for providing a supportive environment, enabling her to thrive in her studies.

Photo of History MA student Benjamin Tran

The academics at Sheffield made Global History really appealing as each week you cover a different theme within the field

Benjamin Tran MA Global History

Benjamin shares his experience and what attracted him to Sheffield to pursue his postgraduate studies.

HST Jessop West UoS

Having completed my BA in History at the University of Sheffield, I was certain this is where I wanted to continue my studies

Jonathan Vince MA Modern History

Jonathan thoroughly enjoys the diverse range of topics offered within his course and the freedom he has to explore his main interests.

Tashi Norbu

At Sheffield I learnt a lot of useful skills and accumulated a lot of experience.

Tashi Norbu MA Heritage and Archaeology

Former Archaeology student Tashi Norbu now works as Geophysical Technician at Wessex Archaeology

Celia Weberg

I love studying archaeology at Sheffield because my professors make the lessons engaging, accessible, and relevant to my personal interests

Celia Weberg (America) MA Archaeology

International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship winner Celia Weberg is currently studying on the MA Archaeology.

Archaeology PHD student Sarah Poniros

The University of Sheffield has one of the best archaeology/biological anthropology programs in the world!

Sarah Poniros (America) Department of Archaeology

Sarah moved from the United States to Sheffield to complete her MSc (Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology) and PhD in the Department of Archaeology.

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International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships towards the annual tuition fee. Applications are open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students