Category: Postgraduate taught
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Hidden gems of York
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…
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First days out in York after lockdown
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…
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Why being part of the University of York is being part of one community, even through covid times
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.…
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Funding my Masters study: my experience
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…
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Studying a Biology Masters at York: What to Look Forward To
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…
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Why I chose to study a Biology Masters at York
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…
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How studying for an MA can help your career
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,…
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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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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.