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Category: Postgraduate taught

  • MA Social Work at the Uni of York

    8 July 2024 by Annie
    4 minute read

    Hi! My name is Annie. I am from Cyprus and a postgraduate student at the University of York. I have been here for four years now, having completed my undergraduate…

  • Studying PGCE Geography at York

    1 July 2024 by Stella
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Stella, and I’m a postgraduate student, currently studying PGCE Geography here at the University of York. Having completed my undergraduate degree in Geography at a different university, my…

  • How a postgraduate degree in theatre-making helps you get into the industry

    24 June 2024 by Yixia
    2 minute read

    Hi, I’m Yixia. In this blog, I’ll demonstrate the help of this degree, it’s modules, and the teachers offered me, helping me prepare myself better for the industry using three…

  • Postgraduate economics at the University of York: My experience

    22 May 2024 by Ridwaan
    4 minute read

    I’m Ridwaan, and I’m a postgraduate student, currently studying MSc Economics at the University of York. Having completed my undergraduate studies in Economics at another university, my decision to pursue…

  • A week in the life of a PG Economics student

    22 May 2024 by Guido
    4 minute read

    I remember one of my wishes when I was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, some years ago: I wanted to attend a university in the United Kingdom. After extensive research across…

  • My Experience Studying MSc Management at York

    6 March 2024 by Pranmayee
    4 minute read

    Hi there! I am Pranmayee, a postgraduate student studying MSc Management at the University of York. Since childhood, I always dreamt of pursuing higher education in one of the British…

  • Studying a Masters in Accounting and Financial Management

    4 March 2024 by Yixin
    4 minute read

    Hi there, I’m Yixin and I’ve just graduated with an MSc in Accounting and Financial Management. I wanted to spill the beans on my university journey covering the courses I…

  • Three things to look forward to as a Social Media and Management student at the University of York

    28 February 2024 by Sydney
    3 minute read

    Hello! My name is Sydney Sherman. I am an international student from the States getting a Masters degree in Social Media & Management at the University of York. A bit…

  • How I adapted to student life at York

    21 February 2024 by Zhihe
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Zhihe, and I am studying Social Media and Management at the University of York. As an international student, coming to study at the University of York was one…

  • Why I Love Studying Biotechnology at York

    15 February 2024 by Sandra
    3 minute read

    Why I chose biotechnology I’ve always been fascinated by science and how it can be used to improve the world. I was especially drawn to biotechnology because it combines different…

  • Navigating York and Human-Centred Tech: A Student’s Perspective

    15 February 2024 by Pragya
    3 minute read

    Hey everyone, I am excited to take you on a journey through my experience at the University of York, specifically in the incredible MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies program! Buckle up…

  • Why is York a great place to study a Masters in archaeology?

    8 February 2024 by Teele
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Teele (she/her). I’m originally from Estonia and I’m studying for an MA in International Conservation Studies at the Archaeology Department in York after completing my BA in Archaeology…