Category: Postgraduate taught
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Money-Saving Tips from an International Postgraduate Student at the University of York
Money, money, money… Is it funny? The short answer is: not always. Planning to move, live and study abroad for the first time can feel seriously overwhelming, especially when you’re…
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Going Medieval in York
Hello, reader! My name is Ramalya, and I’m currently completing my MA in Medieval Studies with York’s Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS). In this blog, I will give you a…
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Finding Myself in the Medieval City
Hiya! My name is Amanda, and I’m currently earning my MA in Medieval Studies. My academic interests are very interdisciplinary; I sit at the intersection of literary, manuscript, medieval, and…
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Work-based dissertation rather than traditional dissertation
My name is Chandradeep, and I am delighted to be a part of School of Business and Society at University of York. I bring over eight years of professional experience…
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Why I chose an applied dissertation over a traditional dissertation
Hi, I’m Cameron, a postgraduate studying MSc International Business. For my dissertation module, my group worked with an insurance company based in London instead of writing a solo research dissertation.…
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From Tajikistan to York: Finding My Leadership Style in the UK’s First Human Rights City
Hi everyone! My name is Muiz, and I am an international student from Tajikistan studying MA in Applied Human Rights at the Department of Politics and I . I am…
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What I wish I knew before considering a Masters degree
When I first started thinking about postgraduate study, I honestly found the idea quite overwhelming. There’s so much information online about Masters courses, applications, funding, and future careers that it…
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From Coding to Creativity: My MSc Journey at the University of York
Moving from Surat, Gujarat to the UK has been one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions I’ve ever made. My name is Dev Vyas, and I’m currently studying the…
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Commuting to York: making the most of life on and off campus
Hi, I’m Soph, a postgraduate taught student living about 30 miles outside of York. I decided to commute to uni because I live fairly locally anyway, and I save a…
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Managing work alongside study
To achieve the flexibility that I need to keep up with my degree requirements, as well as being able to support myself, I have a number of different part-time jobs.…
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From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York
My name is Sara-Lou Morgan-Walker, a Jamaican Chevening Scholar, currently studying MA Social and Public Policy. I’m also the 2025 School for Business and Society Postgraduate School Rep.
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Working my dream part-time job in York as an international student
Long before coming to York, I was pining for a part-time job there. There was one place in particular I was set on working: the beautiful Jo Malone London Boutique…