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 Alycia McNamara

The University of Sheffield is the best place ever. Great city, great students, great tutors.

Alycia McNamara MA Journalism

MA Journalism graduate Alycia is now a news reporter for the Daily Express. She feels her course prepared her for the workplace with its practical and skills focus.

Student Oleksandra Makar

When deciding where to pursue my postgraduate degree, the International Public and Political Communication MA at the University of Sheffield seemed like a great combination of the things that matter to me

Oleksandra Makar MA International Public and Political Communication

International Public and Political Communication student, Oleksandra, has found the breadth and depth of the course both engaging and insightful, setting her up well for her next steps in her career.

Student Syed Muhammad Ali Abbas Gardezi stood in front of a river and Union Jack flag

The Global Journalism degree has allowed me to build a professional network and expertise that will support impactful, high-quality journalism throughout my career

Syed Muhammad Ali Abbas Gardezi MA Global Journalism

Global Journalism student Syed Muhammad Ali Abbas Gardezi talks to us about how his degree has helped him develop in preparation for his career, and why Sheffield was right for his studies.

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.

Student Chloe Coleridge in front of a pink background.

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.

Haolin Yang

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.

MSc alumni Aryanda Prasetya

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.

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