Student profiles

Some of our graduates share their experiences of what it's like to study politics, live and work in Sheffield and what they've gone on to do since graduating.

Politics graduate, Joe Twyman, pictured in front of a YouGov banner.

I knew Sheffield was where I wanted to go

Joe Twyman BA Politics

"Be prepared, be different and be resilient, but more importantly: do it all."

I felt like I wanted a challenge

Andreea Huidan BA Politics and Philosophy

"My tutorials in both Politics and Philosophy have always felt like a great platform to try out ideas and debate controversial texts or take a critical approach in analysing the latest political news."

Politics graduate, Jack, is pictured stood outside of 10 Downing Street.

Standing out in the post university job market

Jack Hunnaball BA Politics

"The focus on 'practical politics' on the course is a real highlight; the department makes good use of its alumni and wider professional network to really give students a grounding of how policy making happens in practice."

Emerging with a more international perspective

Ifrah Ismail BA International Relations and Politics

"Being given the chance to study abroad was one of the best experiences to be offered when first arriving and remains a top experience that I recommend other students to pursue".

A welcoming city

Joelle Cheong BA Politics and Sociology

"The culture of both the university and city have been so great for an international student studying in the UK."

How my course prepared me for my future career

Hannah McLennan BA International Relations and Politics

"I sat front row at Trudeau’s press conference and met journalists from all over the world. The whole week just reminded me how grateful I am to the University of Sheffield for giving its students such brilliant opportunities you don’t find anywhere else."

Landing my dream job

Michael Berry BA Politics with Employment Experience

"Undoubtedly, the knowledge developed through the Politics course as well as the opportunities to build extra-curricular experiences were vital to being offered this dream opportunity."

Work experience student stood outside westminster

Flexibility makes the course dynamic

Beth Miller BA International Relations and Politics

"The academics in the Department are also some of the best in the country; it was great to know the people teaching were setting the agenda in their field."