Meet our Postgraduate students

Find out from our students what it's like to study and live in Sheffield, and why one of our postgraduate taught courses might be right for you.

Student Damian Shepherd in front of a blurred building

The standard of teaching was impeccable and every tutor was invested in ensuring each student reached their full potential

Damian Shepherd Journalism MA alumnus

After graduating from our Journalism MA in 2020, Damian Shepherd has won several journalism awards for his deep investigative stories. He regularly appears on Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio and podcasts.

Student Jack Roberts smiling at the camera with a blurred city backdrop

I loved my time at the Uni of Sheffield, I made friends for life and learned from some of the best lecturers in the country

Jack Roberts Journalism MA alumnus

MA Journalism graduate Jack Roberts is now an AI-Assisted Reporter for Newsquest, and found the course helped give him insight into the media industry and develop his CV.

One of the most significant ways the course prepared me for my career was through its intensive news day structure, and throughout my studies, I said “yes” to every opportunity

Chloe Coleridge Journalism MA alumna

Chloe Coleridge graduated in 2022 with an MA in Journalism, and her career so far shows the exciting path the course can set you on.

Student Holly Phillips stood in front of a grey background

The opportunities the Journalism MA provided really helped me gain more insight into the industry and make connections

Holly Phillips Journalism MA alumna

Having graduated from our Journalism MA in 2025, Holly Phillips now works as an online journalist for BBC News Local. Her role includes writing online stories for a local patch, carrying out some multi-media work with the local radio teams, and providing voice pieces or audio content. She believes her experience while studying was key to preparing her for the role.

My positive experiences at Sheffield are hard to sum up briefly!

Haolin Yang Information Systems MSc

Haolin Yang graduated from Information Systems MSc in 2025, and is now a Software Engineer at HSBC Technology Centre China.

Anis Apriliawati in glasses and headscarf smiling at the camera

My year living in Sheffield as a Master's student sponsored by my Ministry not only expanded my horizon, but also shaped a different 'me'

Anis Apriliawati Human Resource Management MSc

Anis Apriliawati studied Human Resource Management at the University of Sheffield and graduated in 2015. She is now a Senior Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, and found the skills developed on her course were highly transferrable.

Sheffield gave me both a strong academic foundation and a memorable living experience that continues to benefit me long after completing my studies.

Aryanda Prasetya MSc Data Science

Originally from Indonesia and now based in Tokyo, Japan, Aryanda graduated from the University of Sheffield after studying MSc Data Science and is now a Chief Technology Officer.

Librarianship can take you places far beyond the world of libraries and books

Carole Edwards Librarianship MA alumna

Carole Edwards graduated in 1987 with an MA in Librarianship, and her career demonstrates Sheffield's 'ahead of its time' thinking.

Alumni Adithya Ajith wearing graduation gown outside Firth Court

My degree at Sheffield has been an absolute game changer for me!

Adithya Ajith Global Journalism MA alumnus

Global Journalism MA alumni Adithya secured a job within the university after graduating, saying his degree and the university's internship programme were direct stepping stones to his employment.

The Arts Tower as seen from Weston Park in the autumn. Western Bank library at the foot of the Arts Tower.

“Prison Libraries - Working Together”: My experience at CILIP’s Prison Libraries Training Day

Rebecca Breinholt MA Librarianship

In November 2024, the University hosted the annual CILIP Prison Libraries Group Training Day. This was organised by CILIP’s Prison Libraries Group alongside Dr Jayne Finlay, Lecturer in Librarianship at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication. MA Librarianship student Rebecca received a bursary to attend the event and reflected on her experiences.

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