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Geography student

I have gained real work experience in a fast-paced environment

Fran Davenport BA Geography with Employment Experience

Fran Davenport spent her placement year managing stakeholders and developing planning proposals for sustainable public transport at Transport for London.

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Studying Geography at Sheffield cemented my interest in international development

Eve Stanislawski BA Geography

Eve got her job in the international development sector after studying BA Geography and volunteering for a development charity.

Geog student

I gained confidence in speaking to a variety of stakeholders, from contractors to investors

Tom Humphries BSc Geography with Employment Experience

Tom Humphries' placement with Eden Rivers Trust has given him a wide range of experience in the third sector.

Samantha Skinner standing in front of river

I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

Samantha Skinner BSc Environmental Science

Samantha's placement at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has helped her develop her environmental science skills, both geographical and biological.

Selena Treuherz in Foodhall kitchen

My placement helped me see how abstract theories are applied to real life settings

Selena Treuherz BA Geography

Selena undertook a project as part of the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Scheme.

Alumni Matthew Keedy at work

As a science teacher, it's important to keep on top of emerging research

Matthew Keedy BSc Environmental Science

Matthew explains how his degree launched his career in teaching.

Student Robert Wickenden in the Peak District

Studying at Sheffield helped me explore innovative solutions that could change the transport sector

Robert Wickenden BA Geography

Robert talks about his aspiration to become a transport planner.

Student Beth Lamon by the Arts Tower in Weston Park

I have taken a lot of inspiration from projects working to rewild and restore native ecosystems

Beth Lamont MEnvSci Environmental Science

Beth discusses her passion for working in the field.

Graduate Aamir Khan standing outside the Geography Dept

I gained a breadth of skills that are essential for most jobs

Aamir Khan Geography BSc

Aamir discusses how his degree and voluntary work at Sheffield led to his current role setting sustainability targets for the construction industry.

BA Geography graduate Elena Leggett

Geography bridges the gap between the humanities and the sciences

Elena Leggett Geography BA

Elena talks about her work as a Data Analyst for surplus food redistribution organisation FareShare.

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