Meet our postgraduate students

Portrait image of Robyn

I don't think my MA experience and subsequent drive to do a PhD could've happened without the role of my tutors.

Robyn Mitchell MA Education and Psychology alumni

MA Psychology and Education alumni Robyn, shares the journey from an undergraduate degree to working for Marks & Spencers to a PhD here at Sheffield through our Psychology and Education masters.

Hannah, Applied Professional Studies in Education alumni

Remaining in education whilst being a teacher helps you to keep the student perspective!

Hannah Clarke MA Applied Professional Studies in Education alumni

MA APSE alumni Hannah talks about the journey from undergraduate student here at Sheffield to Assistance Principal of Curriculum at Abbey Multi-Academy Trust, Leeds.

Sebastian Li looking happy in the countryside at sunset

My PGDE training was harsh, but yet one of the most rewarding experiences I ever had.

Sebastian Li Languages PGDE

As an international student on the PGDE, Sebastian has found the experience challenging but hugely rewarding.

Jahanavachandrika Kotha wearing a grey puffer coat and smiling

The support I have received with respect to academics or well-being is impeccable

Jahanavachandrika Kotha Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

Jahanavachandrika Kotha is developing confidence and independence as an International student in our city, which she finds both welcoming and beautiful.

Abbie Courtney-Smith taking a selfie and smiling

I highly recommend this programme for anyone interested in psychology and education

Abbie Courtney-Smith Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) alumna, Abbie Courtney-Smith, shares why the course was an excellent step towards her dream job as an educational psychologist.

Education graduate with harbour and skyscrapers in background

Seminar tutors were more than willing to review the lecture and answer every question with great patience

Jiayi Wei Education: Language and Education MA

Language and education masters graduate Jiayi Wei has been inspired to continue her studies in education with plans to go on to study for a PhD.

Jingheng Li wearing his graduation gown

The improvement in critical thinking was one of the biggest gains I made on this programme

Jingheng Li Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) graduate Jingheng Li found the course offered an incredible experience that helped him find his future direction.

Ada Fang stood outside the Houses of Parliament

I desire to be an educator who gives students positive values and shapes them into individuals with critical, creative thinking and positive values

Ada Fang Education: Language and Education MA

Ada is a resident tutor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong where she tries to instil in her students the positive values she gained on the course.

MA Social Research student Charlotte Ashworth

Despite complicated part-time working and funding arrangements, the SMI academic and support staff were fantastic

Charlotte Ashworth Social Research MA

Charlotte explains how she is studying our MA Social Research part-time after securing a pre doctoral fellowship from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Tom MA Social Research Student

The staff on the course are incredibly accommodating with the content and are responsive to requests from students

Tom Ryan Social Research MA

Tom explains more about his Social Research MA and how he has successfully secured a PhD.

Students on campus

Postgraduate online open day

Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at masters study discovery afternoon on Tuesday 12 May.

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