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Category: School for Business and Society

  • My experience as a Social Work student

    19 January 2022 by Charlotte
    2 minute read

    I have always been the type of person to care about those around me and always wanted a career where I could help people to improve themselves and/or the situation…

  • A chat with Social Work student, Helen

    18 January 2022 by Helen
    4 minute read

    It took some time for me to realise that I wanted to pursue a profession in social work. All of the qualities and values that I admire are at the…

  • Meet 4th Year Social Work student, Lucy

    17 January 2022 by Lucy
    5 minute read

    Once I recognised the broad field of work that social work offers, I was so intrigued. Knowing that I could go into a career that would identify where my strengths…

  • 5 reasons why the Church Lane building is a mindfulness hub

    9 January 2022 by Ana-Maria
    3 minute read

    Hello! I’m Ana and I study Social Policy, Crime, and Criminal Justice at the University of York. The waiting period before coming to university could be both a time of…

  • My Year in Industry… at a Small Company

    9 January 2022 by Vinnie
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Vinnie, I study Social and Political Sciences, and I did a Year in Industry. I would love to tell you about my work placement, and whether you should…

  • Studying Management at York

    5 January 2022 by Nina
    3 minute read

    Marketing student Nina tells us what she loves about studying Management at the University of York and what you can look forward to.

  • Things to look forward to about SPS at York

    11 June 2021 by Alikee
    1 minute read

    I’m Alikee and I’m a second year student studying Social and Political Sciences here at the University of York! I wanted to let you know about why I love studying…

  • Five things to look forward to about studying at Management at York

    13 April 2021 by Andrew
    4 minute read

    There are a bunch of reasons why you should look forward to studying Management, but I’m going to whittle them down to just the five of my favourite things to…

  • Four things to look forward to about studying Social Work at York

    7 April 2021 by Freya
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Freya and I am a Social Work student. Here are my top four things to look forward to about studying social work at York. Intimate lectures…

  • 5 things to look forward to about Social Policy at York

    1 April 2021 by Ana
    3 minute read

    High-quality facilities at your doorstep Being part of Social Policy and Social Work means that most of your learning journey will take place in Campus West. You will have access…

  • Things to look forward to about Social and Political Sciences (SPS) at York

    6 March 2020 by Jen
    3 minute read

    The range of content With an SPS degree you’ll be studying across three different subjects, so naturally the breadth of subjects you cover is super broad. The course gives you…

  • 5 things to look forward to about studying Social Policy at York

    1 March 2020 by Danny
    3 minute read

    Innovative modules and assignments The great thing about studying Social Policy at York is the innovative modules we get to do! Imagine one minute you’re working with prisoners at HMP…