Undergraduate student profiles

Find out from our students what studying an English degree at Sheffield is like.

I've become a good lateral thinker and problem solver from applying knowledge across areas of study

Theo Taylor BA Linguistics and Modern Languages

Theo answers questions about studying a dual degree at Sheffield.

Class discussions have allowed me to gradually build up the courage to vocalise my ideas in a supportive environment

Elizabeth Hayselden BA Linguistics and Modern Languages

Elizabeth talks about her experience so far at Sheffield.

Sheffield is just an incredible city with so much do and explore, from the nightlife, wide range of societies and the beautiful Peak District

Charlotte Van Bochoven BA Linguistics and Modern Languages

Charlotte discusses what it's like to study a dual degree at Sheffield.

I love the subjects I study and the options I have to progress in them across my degree

Fran Bell BA Linguistics and Modern Languages

Fran talks about her experience studying Linguistics and Modern Languages.

It’s really exciting when the content overlaps and you can connect your two subjects together

Myah Rose BA English and Philosophy

Myah shares her experiences on her English and Philosophy course.

The facilities we have access to and the private tuition I receive are unmatched

Lucy Milburn BA English and Music

English and Music student Lucy gives her take on her dual degree.

The variety and flexibility leads to an enriching course

River Ciccone BA English and Music

English and Music student River talks about life at Sheffield as a dual student.

I knew that studying here I could never get lost or struggle to get where I needed to be

Amy-Lee Oscroft BA Linguistics and Japanese Studies

Linguistics and Japanese student Amy-Lee shares her experience at Sheffield so far.

Kate Gadsby-Mace on why she chose Sheffield for her PhD

Kate Gadsby-Mace School of English

Kate completed her BA and MA at Sheffield and stayed on for her PhD. Her research examined the expression of British national identity through 18th-century Gothic Literature.

Undergraduate English student Yongqin Zhu.

I only knew Sheffield as the Steel City before I came here. Now I consider it as my dynamic and friendly overseas hometown.

Yongqing Zhu School of English

Yongqing is a Chinese student taking modules in English Literature and Linguistics on the exchange programme between the University of Sheffield and Nanjing University. She loves Sheffield's international community and how supportive the University has been to her as an international student.

School of English