School of Sociology and Social Policy

Student and Alumni Profiles

  • Jack Palmer

    Jack Palmer

    MA Social and Political Thought | 2011 - 2012

    The University of Leeds has been familiar to me for a long time, I have always been aware of the University’s strong reputation. I was greatly encouraged to look at Leeds by a number of people whom I respected and admired.

  • Natasha Laws

    Natasha Laws

    BA Sociology | 2008 - 2011

    Through my internship, I have been given the opportunity to fast-track the application process to the final stage in the graduate process, if I want to return.

  • Anna Janota

    Anna Janota

    MA Disability Studies by Distance Learning | 2009 - 2011

    I found the course was excellent, well organised, with flexible tutors and a lot of support from afar. The virtual library and disability archive were totally invaluable for my learning.

  • Charlotte Byrne

    Charlotte Byrne

    BA Sociology (Industry) | 2008 - 2012

    I’m learning so much during my year in industry. I’ve developed my commercial awareness and knowledge of business procedure but, perhaps most importantly, I’ve developed a lot of transferable skills.

  • Joy Terrell

    Joy Terrell

    BA Social Sience and BA Sociology |

    For me the foundation course provided me with an access to education I wouldn’t have had any other way, it was engaging and has provided me with an established support network now I am doing my BA. I cannot recommend it enough!

  • Peter Hemming

    Peter Hemming

    PhD | 2006-2010

    I applied to study at the University of Leeds because I wanted to work with particular academics in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at University of Leeds. I felt that the University offered fantastic facilities and the learning experience and support was excellent in both of the schools. I really enjoyed studying the PhD.

  • Jacob Sheen

    Jacob Sheen

    BA Sociology (International) | 2007 - 2011

    The study abroad year that I undertook in Australia as part of my third year remains the best year of my life to date and was an experience that I would encourage any student beginning their studies at Leeds to embark on.

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