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Category: Postgraduate taught

  • Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance

    Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance

    7 August 2020 by Katy
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Managing your postgraduate finances

    5 August 2020 by Sonam
    2 minute read

    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…

  • Vlog: Postgraduate community at York

    29 July 2020 by Emily
    1 minute read

    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…

  • Preparing for postgraduate study in the UK

    30 June 2020 by Armando
    5 minute read

    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…

  • Tips for managing a Masters!

    4 June 2020 by Anika
    3 minute read

    So, you have chosen to tackle a Masters! Studying a Masters is an exciting new chapter, however, it can also be challenging. Before I started my Masters I was anxious…

  • Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?

    Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?

    3 June 2020 by Jane
    4 minute read

    What came before We all remember counting down the months, weeks, days and hours to completing A-Levels and leaving home for the first time. The mixture of excitement and pure…

  • Preparing for your MA in Art History

    Preparing for your MA in Art History

    3 June 2020 by Alice
    4 minute read

    Whether you’ve recently completed your BA in Art History, switched over from Art, English or History or want to complete a Masters in an entirely different subject, Art History is…

  • How to work or study effectively from home

    2 June 2020 by Sophie
    4 minute read

    The last few months have been a really difficult time for everybody. So much has changed meaning our usual routines have been thrown out of the window. Many of us…

  • How to get the most out of postgraduate study in the UK

    29 May 2020 by Emily
    3 minute read

    Choosing to pursue postgraduate study is a big decision. This, along with moving to another country, can be challenging but also extremely rewarding. I knew when I was applying that…

  • Postgraduate study with a seven year gap in education

    Postgraduate study with a seven year gap in education

    24 March 2020 by Jane
    3 minute read

    What’s it like to be a postgraduate? In all honesty, if I had to sum up being a postgraduate in one word, it would be amazing. But before I go…

  • Working in-house vs freelancing

    22 March 2020 by Rowan
    4 minute read

    My name is Rowan and I’m studying a MSc in Audio and Music Technology. As I’m on a one year course, I’m currently working out where I want to be…

  • Saving money and staying healthy as a PG student

    4 March 2020 by Alice
    4 minute read

    Sometimes it can feel that being a postgraduate student while managing finances is an art form. In current times, it is hard to focus on what we need as an…