Meet our masters students

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

Hang Li

All the modules studied at Sheffield are useful to my job

Hang Li MA Urban Design and Planning

Hang now works in Shanghai but travels extensively for site visits and international conferences.

Mengjie Li

Sheffield has taught me the importance of scientific and objective research methods

Mengjie Li MA Urban Design and Planning

After completing a masters in Urban Design and Planning, Mengjie Li now works on urban renewal projects for a think tank based in Shenzhen.

Masters alumni Alex Adams

I feel like I am playing a small yet important part in tackling the climate emergency

Alex Adams Environmental Change and International Development MSc

Alex works for Hope for the Future, helping communicate the impact of the climate crisis to elected representatives.

Hannah Moore

Investigating infectious disease outbreaks

Hannah Moore MPH Public Health and International Development

Hannah has been helping to coordinate the UK’s response to COVID-19.

Graduate Michelle Howson outside

I use skills and knowledge from my degree every day

Michelle Howson MSc Urban and Regional Planning

MSc Urban and Regional Planning graduate Michelle gives advice for students who are deciding what to do after their degree.

Haley Myers

Studying in the UK has been a lifelong dream

Haley Myers International Development MPH

MPH International Development student Haley came to study in Sheffield from the USA.

Graduate in cap and gown stands against wall

I am really glad I made the decision to take the course at such a well respected university

Mark Ibbotson Real Estate MSc

Mark returned to his home city to study at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield. He graduated with an MSc in Real Estate.

Student Barrett Alexander sitting in classroom

My advice for International Development students

Barrett Alexander International Development MA

Barrett came to Sheffield from the States after wanting to study a Masters which offered hands on, practical experience and research.

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Join an international community of geographers, planners, and environmental scientists to help tackle the biggest issues in our changing world.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.