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Category: Postgraduate

  • Important Skills I’ve Learnt During my MSc

    24 May 2021 by Ann
    3 minute read

    I am already halfway through my MSc in Engineering Management. This one-year-long program has helped me to understand my abilities, including attitude, time management and planning in the context of…

  • Accessing mental health support at York: my experience

    5 May 2021 by Joanne
    3 minute read

    Knowing you’re struggling is one thing; reaching out for support is often quite another. Looking back to when I started university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much support…

  • Hidden gems of York

    21 April 2021 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    One of my favourite things about being at university is getting to live in York. It might not be the biggest city but there’s always something going on and plenty…

  • First days out in York after lockdown

    20 April 2021 by Kirsten
    5 minute read

    Like many postgraduates at the University, I moved to York from a different place. In September 2020, I made the decision to move to York and start my MA in…

  • Why being part of the University of York is being part of one community, even through covid times

    20 April 2021 by Daniela
    3 minute read

    As a prospective – and even as a new (enrolled) student – you can feel doubt and fear when joining university, especially if you come from another city or country.…

  • Applying for A PhD

    12 April 2021 by Aakanksha
    4 minute read

    Applying for any course abroad is a daunting task.  You can get lost in the many decisions you have to take: which country to apply to, which university, and what…

  • Funding my Masters study: my experience

    24 March 2021 by Joanne
    3 minute read

    I started my taught MA in Contemporary History and International Politics in September 2020. Now halfway through, I have found funding my Masters study to be challenging. Balancing self-funding alongside…

  • Studying a Biology Masters at York: What to Look Forward To

    3 February 2021 by Joe
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Joe. I chose to study MSc Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems at York, and I never looked back. A little over a year ago, I faced an…

  • Why I chose to study a Biology Masters at York

    3 February 2021 by Emily
    3 minute read

    I first chose to study at York in 2017 and I have absolutely loved every minute here since. One of the things that drew me to study at York was…

  • How studying for an MA can help your career

    How studying for an MA can help your career

    6 January 2021 by Joanne
    3 minute read

    There is a common stereotype of the ‘panic masters’; a postgraduate degree undertaken after graduating because you don’t know what you want to do next. For Arts and Humanities students,…

  • Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability

    29 December 2020 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    Before you go Check out your options A lot of courses at York have part-time or online study options for postgraduates. These are well worth investigating to find the best…

  • Top Tips for Postgraduate Students 

    21 December 2020 by Jess
    4 minute read

    Studying for a postgraduate research degree at the University of York is a great experience. And although you’ll have an amazing time studying, meeting new people and exploring the beautiful…