Student profiles

Our current and former students share their experiences of studying with the Department of Landscape.

We try and have something to suit everyone, so hopefully people feel welcome and able to get involved

Ella Marsh President of Landmark 2022-23

MLA Landscape Architecture student Ella Marsh is the 2022-23 President of student society Landmark. We caught up with her about Landmark’s packed series of events and socials in Semester 1.

I hope to change the narrative around Britain’s diverse communities and make spaces that are truly representative of their users

Teveil Walker MA Landscape Architecture

Teveil discovered Landscape Architecture after his undergraduate degree in geography and knew it was the perfect way to combine his interest in the natural environment with creative design.

It allowed me to understand and value the immense richness of Colombia

Gloria Aponte García Class of 1981

Gloria’s experience in Sheffield changed her personal and professional outlook and led to her directing the first Masters in Landscape Design in Colombia.

The course helped me to create a unique portfolio

Atindriya Shome MA Landscape Architecture

Atindriya chose to study in Sheffield because of the city's unique culture and landscape. She was helped by the department’s scholarship scheme for outstanding Indian postgraduate applicants.

I’ve really developed my abilities in three-dimensional thinking

Xiaochao Chen MA Landscape Studies

Xiaochao Chen from China chose the University of Sheffield because of the Department's good reputation.

Sheffield felt like the perfect place to study Landscape

Pranabanti Karmakar MA Landscape Architecture

Having originally worked as an Architect, Pranabanti Karmakar chose to study MA Landscape Architecture and was helped by the department’s scholarship scheme for outstanding Indian postgraduate applicants.

The department was very flexible during my part-time studies, as I balanced this with full-time employment

Sam Marshall MA Landscape Management

Having originally graduated in graphic design, Sam Marshall changed direction by studying MA Landscape Management part-time, over two years.

Completing the course will ensure I have the skills needed for a graduate position in a world-class firm

Tobias Edwards MA Landscape Architecture

MA student Tobias Edwards chose to study Landscape Architecture after looking for graduate jobs outdoors.

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