Category: Postgraduate
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Where Can You Turn for Help?
When I moved to York for my master’s degree in September, I came at a time when the city, and most of the country, were struggling with restrictions in shops…
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Reasons why you should apply for a scholarship as an international student
There are many reasons why applying for a scholarship is a great decision for your future. At York, there are many different scholarships that you can apply for, whether you…
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Welcome to Uni Life During a Pandemic
The prospect of enrolling into a postgraduate degree and resuming university life during a pandemic was something inconceivable prior to the turbulent year of 2020. However, whilst this appears daunting…
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When Home Becomes Your Campus – starting a PhD during a pandemic
So many of our experiences are different this year, and starting a PhD is no exception. I’m hoping this post will help to alleviate some of the ‘unknowns’ that you…
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Thinking about a career in academia?
As a final year PhD student, I am now having to seriously think about my options for the future. Ideally, I would love to be able to continue working in…
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5 things I wish I knew before I started my Masters
In 2019 I started my Masters in Bioarchaeology at York. I was so excited to start this new chapter in my life, but I was also worried about the things…
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Being friends with your finances and funding your postgraduate degree
Before beginning my year as a postgraduate, I was filled with excitement for the coming year. However, I was also slightly anxious on how I was going to make it…
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Vlog: Postgraduate life at York – Q&A
PhD student Freyja chats about all things postgraduate at York, including the community, city centre and opportunities that you can get involved in.
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Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance
Hi! I’m Katy and I’m currently doing an MA in English Literary Studies. I have had ups and downs regarding my finances over the last year. COVID-19 has definitely affected…
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Managing your postgraduate finances
My name is Sonam and I’m currently studying for a PhD in Mechanistic Biology at York. Managing postgraduate finances can be a challenge, so I thought I’d share my experiences…
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Vlog: Postgraduate community at York
In this video, MA student Emily talks about her experience of the postgraduate community at York and how she’s made the most of her time here. Read more student stories…
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Preparing for postgraduate study in the UK
You might be thinking about studying in the UK, but you do not know where to start. As an international postgraduate student, I had the same doubts about what I…