Undergraduate student profiles

We asked some of our students and graduates to share their experiences of studying mathematics and statistics at the University of Sheffield, and to tell us what they've ended up doing with their degree.

Helen Walls stood smiling in front of a rose bush

I truly believe my placement year has prepared me for the world of work

Helen Walls Mathematics with Placement Year BSc

Helen did a placement year as part of her course, which she spent working at Goldman Sachs International as an equity research analyst.

Laura Tracey sat on a rock in front of some mountains and a river

I'd recommend to anyone to do a year abroad as it gives you so many opportunities to travel without having to take time out of your studies

Laura Tracey Mathematics with Year Abroad MMath

Laura spent a year of her degree at the University of Wollongong, Australia, exploring the other side of the world while developing her mathematics skills.

Sonia Nayyar in her graduation gown holding her degree certificate

My degree has given me an excellent grounding in mathematical concepts I use every day

Sonia Nayyar Mathematics BSc

After graduating from Sheffield with a BSc in Mathematics, Sonia went on to work for a financial, actuarial and business consultancy, putting the analytic and logical thinking skills she learned during her degree to daily use.

Elizabeth Sheppeck

My degree was a big enabler in me getting my job

Elizabeth Sheppeck Mathematics MMath

Elizabeth did a project on relativity during her maths degree, and is now training to become a finance leader in the aerospace and defence industry.

Headshot of Annabelle Sheldon

Experiencing different teaching and assessment styles improved my independent study skills

Annabelle Sheldon MMath Mathematics with a Year Abroad

Annabel spent her year abroad at the University of North Carolina.

Headshot of Ashis Patel

The placement year really helped me to develop a range of skills, including team work, organisation, communication and presentation skills

Ashis Patel Mathematics with Placement Year BSc

Ashis a BSc with a Placement Year, spending a year of his course working for Lloyds Banking Group.

Photo of Tom Miner talking to someone out of sight

"My placement was a great opportunity to test out an industry and a company for a year, with no obligation to continue working there afterwards"

Tom Miner Mathematics with Placement Year BSc

Tom spent a year of his degree working at Unilever, where he is now in a Finance Manager role.

Headshot of Declan Maurice stood in front of the Arts Tower smiling

My internship gave me insights into a mathematics research career

Declan Maurice Mathematics MMath

Declan took part in the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) programme, spending a summer working on number theory and developing his programming skills.

Matt sat at a desk in an office with lots of plants in the background

How I'm using my maths skills to program software

Matthew Jenkins Mathematics BSc

After graduating, Matthew used the University Careers Service to help him find a job, and he now develops software in the marine navigation industry.

Xiangyi Li putting her hood up, smiling

"Sheffield is a truly culturally diverse university, with lots of events and activities specifically held for international students"

Xiangyi Li Financial Mathematics BSc

Xiangyi came from China to study on our Financial Mathematics course, and got lots of support from our staff to help her settle in and achieve her potential.

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