My degree gave me a natural inclination to steer towards policy and public affairs
Luke Impett
Public Affairs and Partnerships lead, Airbnb
History and Politics BA
2010
Luke talks about how his degree in history and politics led to his exciting career in public affairs.
Why did you decide to study BA History and Politics at the University of Sheffield?
I was always obsessed with history and the way in which the past connects us to the present. Studying politics alongside it was the obvious choice - they are mutually beneficial subjects in understanding how the world works and how we might change it for the better in the future.
What did you enjoy most about your course?
I was fascinated by the English Civil War and the way it shaped (and continues to shape) much of our constitutional and political history in the UK.
What did you do when you finished your degree at Sheffield?
I returned to my hometown in Essex and began looking for careers where I felt I could apply my learning in the best possible way, and continue to learn on the job.