Meet our undergraduate students

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

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I loved Sheffield, it was an unbelievable place to live

Matthew Rees Politics BA, International Development MA

Matthew Rees completed a BA in Politics and an MA in International Development. After playing cricket in Australia for six months, he now works as a National Graduate Management Trainee for Wakefield Council.

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My experience provided an excellent foundation for my career in public policy and the Civil Service.

Adam Ramzan Politics and International Relations BA

Adam graduated in 2021 after studying a BA and MA in Politics and International Relations. He was the first in his family to go to university and now works as an AI and Data Ethics Advisor for the Home Office.

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My time with PolSoc

Jess Clayton Politics and International Relations BA

Hi - I’m Jess, a second year Politics and International Relations BA student and one of the two Political Events Secretaries for Politics Society!

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I'm actually more resilient and adaptable than I originally thought

Alban Krashi Politics and Sociology BA

Alban, a BA Politics and Sociology student, shares their experience of the year they studied abroad.

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I made so many great friends

Sara Hedenskog Sociology BA

BA Sociology student Sara, shares their experience of the year they studied abroad.

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The SURE scheme has been incredible for my personal and academic development

Luke Seeley SURE programme graduate

Hear from Luke as he shares his experience of the SURE scheme, an opportunity to undertake a funded research project as an undergraduate student.

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Meet new people and experience Sheffield

Lucie Waring Digital Media and Society BA

Lucie Waring is in her second year of her BA in Digital Media and Society. She is also the secretary for the Digital Media Society (DigiSoc), a new student society formed in 2024.

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Through building connections I was able to secure a role working in a London charity

Temmuz Guner History and Politics BA

Temmuz is a third year undergraduate student studying a BA in History and Politics. During the summer between his second and third year he completed a 10 week placement at the Department of Work and Pensions. He took part in the Workplace Insights scheme.

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Going to university when you’re older means that you are approaching it differently

Freya Vanevery Sociology with Foundation Year BA

Returning to the UK from Canada, Freya decided to begin a Sociology degree after a few years of working in hospitality. After completing a university funded internship over the summer, she has been working part time at a South Yorkshire social enterprise.

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I wouldn’t change my experience for anything

Suki Cheung Digital Media and Society BA

Suki moved from Hong Kong to study digital media and society at the University of Sheffield. She then went on to study a masters degree in London and now works in PR and Communications at Dyson.

A smiling Sheffield student holding a sign that says "I'm here to help" at an undergraduate open day

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