Meet our masters students

Find out what opportunities studying a masters at the department can lead to.

I decided to do a placement with Siemens, as we learn about sustainability/climate justice and I wanted to apply an ethical & theoretical underpinning to a working environment.

Alex BA Global Sustainable Development

I work to push sustainability goals – focusing on measuring, tracking and reporting on supplier performance and our impact as a function.

It changed the way I view the built environment! I can’t walk through a city without noticing the design choices that shape how we experience space!

Maisie Mannion MA Urban Design and Planning

MA Urban Design and Planning alumni Maisie, shares experiences of how the course gives you strong urban design skills, the importance of collaboration and communication & career progression on to a role as a Graduate Town Planner.

Applying academic knowledge in real-world work settings.

Hongpei Li Alumni

BA Urban Studies alumni Hongpei talks about internship experiences, while studying at the School of Geography and Planning.

Robyn - MSc Real Estate alumna, now working as Graduate Surveyor.

I can certainly say that this masters has given me the in depth introduction to the sector that I was looking for.

Robyn Clements MSc Real Estate

MSc Real Estate alumni Robyn talks about how the course prepares you for a career in the property industry, why Sheffield is a great choice for Real Estate expertise and shares tips for new students.

Swati MA Urban Design and Planning Student

Choosing the University of Sheffield was not a hard choice.

Swati Ladha Urban Design and Planning

MA in Urban Design and Planning alumni Swati talks about the practical, studio-based nature of the course and why Sheffield is a great place to study for international students and aspiring urban designers/planners.

Having studied geography at undergraduate level I had covered areas of urban planning and always wanted to take this further.

Tom Childs MA Urban Design and Planning

MA Urban Design and Planning alumni Tom, explains why he chose to move from undergraduate study to an MA, what he enjoys most about the course and his plans for the future.

Lucas is currently studying MSc Urban and Regional Planning

The course has been great for me in establishing my knowledge base around planning theory and practical knowledge.

Lucas George MSc Urban & Regional Planning

Current MSc Urban and Regional Planning international student, Lucas - reflects on what he enjoys most about the course, how its given him the skills to succeed after he graduates and offers some helpful tips for new students.

Although I am only a few months into my role here I am already starting to utilise many of the skills picked up during my time at Sheffield.

Chris Watkins MSc Real Estate

MSc Real Estate graduate Chris now works as a Graduate Commercial Surveyor for Roche Chartered Surveyors in Norwich, in this interview he reflects on how he is using the skills he learnt on the course in his new role and offers advice for anyone looking to start a career in the property sector.

My course gave me meaningful insights and allowed me to present findings that have been key in managing the transit projects in my career

Caia Yeung MPlan graduate

MPlan graduate Caia now works as a Planner for Orin in Canada, she offers us an insight into the Canadian planning system, and talks about how her studies in Sheffield impacted her career.

I have learnt the sustainable perspectives on development for economic, social and environmental objectives

Jason Mak MSc Urban & Regional Planning

USP graduate Jason now works as a Planning Officer for North Somerset Council, in this interview he reflects on his time at Sheffield and the help he received in order to obtain his current role.

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