Undergraduate student profiles

Our current and recent undergraduates from all walks of life share their experience of studying Philosophy in Sheffield.

A photo of Charlotte Flores.

Philosophy challenges you to think outside the box and engage with topics you may not otherwise have encountered.

Charlotte Flores UG Politics & Philosophy student

Charlotte was an undergraduate student, working as a race equality, diversity, and inclusion intern and volunteering with Philosophy in the City.
Photograph of Tadhg Kwasi

Certain modules were not just an intellectual exercise but also practical in building my world view.

Tadhg Kwasi UG Philosophy student

Tadhg Kwasi was an undergraduate student and student ambassador for the department of Philosophy.
Photograph of Andrea Blomkvist

A great culture of passing down advice from older to younger students and making friends across the programmes

Andrea Blomkvist MA and PGR Student, and Teaching Associate

Andrea came here to do an MA in Cognitive Studies in 2016 and since finishing her PhD in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield in 2021, has been a Teaching Associate in the department.

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Sheffield is very suitable for study and living for international students

Yiling Ye BA Philosophy and Religion

Yiling obtained a BA in Philosophy and Religion and will continue as a postgraduate MA student in Sheffield, majoring in International Business. Yiling shares her experiences of studying and living in Sheffield.
Student ambassador David standing outside the HRI building

The staff are very helpful and friendly. The flexibility at undergraduate level also allowed me to find my areas of interest

David Mckeon BA and MA Philosophy

David studies for both his BA and MA in Philosophy at Sheffield. Here he talks about his experiences.

Student ambassador Sophie sitting in the sun and smiling outside Jessop West Building

I enjoy being able to learn really in-depth information about an unusual topic

Sophie Elwin BA Philosophy, Theology and the Bible

Sophie studies BA Philosophy, Theology and the Bible. Here she shares what she likes about the Department of Philosophy and the city of Sheffield.

Dario Trimarchi in blue University of Sheffield student ambassador t shirt, sitting outside HRI building and smiling at camera

I felt very comfortable here on the open day, it just felt right. I also really liked the sound of the module options

Dario Trimarchi BA Politics and Philosophy

Dario is from Italy and is a dual hours student studying Politics and Philosophy. Here he talks about what he enjoys about studying at Sheffield.

Joshua Lewis Thomas

My undergraduate experiences made me realise that Philosophy was something I really wanted to pursue further

Joshua Lewis Thomas BA, MA and PhD in Philosophy

Joshua completed his PhD in Philosophy in 2018. He also studied his Masters and undergraduate courses in Philosophy here at Sheffield.
Sean McIntosh, BA Philosophy

Having a degree in philosophy from Sheffield is a real door-opener for someone trying to advance further into academic philosophy

Sean McIntosh BA Philosophy

After completing a BA in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, Sean has gone to study a Masters in Philosophy at Oxford University.
Rohan Cook, BA Philosophy.

Philosophy has helped me to focus on the core values I want to apply in my life

Rohan Cook BA Philosophy

Rohan's study of Philosophy developed his world view and values; after graduating, he discovered a vocation for the mental health field as is now a Trainee Clinical Psychologist for the NHS.
Four students laughing while sat at a bench, outside the Students' Union

International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students