Alumni

Hear about our students' career experiences after graduation.

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I wouldn’t change my experience for anything

Suki Cheung moved from Hong Kong to study Digital Media and Society at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ. She then went on to study a Masters degree in London and now works in PR and Communications at Dyson.

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I love that I’ve been given opportunities to use knowledge from my studies to put my own mark on the business

Laura studied for her Masters in Sociology at ºù«Ӱҵ. In Laura's testimonial below, she discusses how her degree helps her in her current role, working in HR.

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The course did a great job of encouraging you to have your own thoughts

Ailsa studied Sociology for her undergraduate degree. Graduating in 2020, she now works as a digital content coordinator.

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Chloe Melvin

The impact of my university years has been huge on my life

Chloe studied a BA in Sociology at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ. Since graduating, she has gone on to find a career in Social Value.

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Sociological Studies graduate Kieran Telford

In my work, I have to be confident, personable and approachable - these are skills that I learned during my time at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.

Kieran's ºù«Ӱҵ experience was unforgettable, not only because he chose a course that combined two of his favourite subjects, but because he made the most of the opportunities on offer with the Department's Sociology Society. Following graduation, Kieran has launched a career in ºù«Ӱҵ and says he has no plans to leave the Steel City any time soon!

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Dougal MacKenzie

Being open-minded in all facets of life can only help you

Dougal studied a BA in Sociology. Since, he has gone on to build a career in postgraduate education and now works as a Head of Client Services.

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Sociological Studies graduate Adam Coles

The research skills I was able to learn and enhance throughout my course have proven to be very useful in my working life.

BA Sociology graduate Adam chose the University of ºù«Ӱҵ after falling in love with the place on an Open Day. Following graduation, he went on to study for an MA Social Research in ºù«Ӱҵ and now works as a Business Developer.

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Sociological Studies graduate Salma Haidrani

I'm proud to have achieved my goal of becoming a freelance journalist. I'm privileged to be able to write articles that are of interest to me

Salma has gone on to achieve great success as a freelance journalist since graduating with a degree in Sociology. Here, she shares her story with us.

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