Category: Postgraduate
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The F Word: Funding Postgraduate Research
It’s not often something we like to talk about, but it’s an unavoidable fact that starting a PhD doesn’t just require time and effort, but can also be major a…
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Studying for an MSc in International Humanitarian Affairs
I am Abdulsalam, but most of my friends and colleagues call me Salam. Currently, I am a student completing the MSc in International Humanitarian Affairs, which is a part-time and…
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I need a dollar: funding PG studies
In terms of finance, the Masters year can feel like a squeeze. At undergrad level there were loads of schemes and reasonable loans. At PhD level, the majority of people…
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Weekly Adventures of a Health Sciences Student at the University of York
Hi, I’m Camila. I am an international student completing a Masters in Public Health program, in Health Sciences. I’ve been at the University of York only since September. Coming from…
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A day in the life of an MSC Fusion Energy student
Hello, my name is Willow. I am a part-time student at the York Plasma Institute (YPI), currently halfway through my taught masters in fusion energy. I live a fair way…
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On placement in Cape Town investigating working-class marginalisation
The time I spent in Cape Town was one of the most enlightening and character building experiences of my life. During the two weeks my group spent in Cape Town,…
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A day in the life of a History of Art MA student
Writing a ‘day in the life of a History of Art student’ profile is a challenging task for me. As a research scholar sponsored by The Friends of York Art…
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Living and learning in York as a Postgraduate Research Student
In March 2018 York was named the UK’s best place to live by The Sunday Times and, having lived here myself for a little under two years now, I can’t…
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What’s in a Master’s?
Hello! Seeing as it’s the reason I’m here in York, I thought I’d do this blog on my degree itself. I’m studying for an MSc in Forensic Speech Science as…
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Undergrad to postgrad transition
The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study can be a little overwhelming. Here’s what it’s been like for me. I’m currently a Masters student in the Department of Language and…
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Why I Chose York for Postgraduate Research
It’s no secret that starting a PhD is a big commitment and, for me, like many others, that meant that choosing where to carry out my doctoral research was a…