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'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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They were really genuine about helping mature students get back into education.

Lloyd Wright Politics and Modern Languages BA

Lloyd Wright joined the University of Sheffield as a mature student. After previously working as a chef in Australia, he came back to the UK to study Politics and Modern Languages with a Foundation Year. Since graduating, he has been accepted onto a masters course in Creative Writing which will begin in 2024.

Chloe Melvin

The impact of my university years has been huge on my life

Chloe Melvin Sociology BA

Chloe studied a BA in Sociology at the University of Sheffield from 2016 to 2019 and played an active role in the Sociological Society. Since graduating, she has gone on to find a career in Social Value which supports both the public and private sector to work together to deliver meaningful benefits for the community.

Dougal MacKenzie

Being open-minded in all facets of life can only help you

Dougal MacKenzie Sociology BA

Dougal studied a BA in Sociology at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2016. Since, he has gone on to build a career in postgraduate education and now works as the Head of Client Services at FindAUniversity.

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The course did a great job of encouraging you to have your own thoughts

Ailsa Rhodes Sociology BA

Ailsa studied sociology for her undergraduate at the University of Sheffield. Graduating in 2020, she now works as a digital content coordinator at the University’s student union.

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

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