Student profiles

Current students and graduates share their experiences of what it's like to study politics at postgraduate level and the opportunities available at Sheffield.

MA Student LAwrence Lo Standing in a park

Enriching my knowledge in the UK

Lawrence Lo MA International Relations

MA International Relations student Lawrence worked in the education bureau of Hong Kong before studying at Sheffield. He discusses the transition from working life to postgraduate education.

Thomas Watts - Global Political Economy MA graduate

I couldn’t think of another department that I’d fit into as well as I did here

Thomas Watts MA Global Political Economy (now MA International Political Economy)

If you’re passionate about your undergraduate subject then take the opportunity to continue your study. Staying on at Sheffield allowed Thomas to continue his love of politics with renowned lecturers in a department he felt familiar with.

Ciara McQuillan Bridson - European and Global Affairs MA graduate

I enjoyed my masters so much primarily because I was interested in everything that I was reading about

Ciara McQuillan Bridson MA European and Global Affairs

Ciara decided to study for her MA in European and Global Affairs. As one of the highest, most prestigious politics departments in the UK, the University of Sheffield allowed her to continue her passion and enjoyment of political study.

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Staying in a department I knew was excellent pushed me more towards staying at Sheffield

George Clarke MA Political Theory

George studied BA History and Politics at Sheffield and continued on to masters so he could continue delving deeper into his academic studies.

MA International Relations current student in 2019

I just knew there was more for me to do still at University, and I’m so glad I stayed

Bethany Fox MA International Relations

After completing her BA International Relations and Politics course in the department, staying on at Sheffield to study a postgraduate degree in MA International Relations seemed like a natural next-step for Bethany.

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I chose Sheffield for its great reputation for diversity and education

Christine Newberg MA Global Political Economy (now MA International Political Economy)

International student Christine reflects on the reasons why she chose to study at Sheffield and why she wished to continue her education and pursue a masters degree in Global Political Economy.

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Learning from those who are at the top in their field of study was a big factor in continuing my studies at Sheffield

Rebecca Roberts MA Politics, Governance and Public Policy

Rebecca chose to stay on at Sheffield after studying BA Politics, to pursue a postgraduate degree in MA Politics, Governance and Public Policy.

Four smiling postgraduate students sat working together in a campus location - one of the group is typing on their laptop.

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