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Category: Social and Public Policy, and Criminal Justice

  • From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York

    From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York

    30 March 2026 by Sara-Lou
    5 minute read

    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.

  • What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Social Policy at York

    What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Social Policy at York

    3 March 2026 by Em
    3 minute read

    When I’m working open days as an ambassador for the School for Business and Society in the Church Lane Building, the one thing that’s always asked is…

  • Social and public policy: Three things to look forward to at York

    4 March 2025 by Megan
    3 minute read

    Hi, My name is Megan and I’m a third year BA Social and Public Policy student here at York. This blog will focus on three things to look forward to…

  • A week in my life as a Social and Public Policy student

    1 March 2024 by Megan
    5 minute read

    When someone asks me why I chose to study Social and Public Policy, I always say the same thing. It’s everywhere you look, and affects you from cradle to grave.…

  • Social Policy at York

    Social Policy at York

    25 February 2023 by Danielle
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m a 2nd-Year mature student studying Social and Public Policy at York. I am going to tell you all about what studying here is like, and some…

  • Studying Social Policy at York

    24 February 2023 by Rachel
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Rachel, an international student from China. I study BA in Social Policy, and am in my final year now. I really enjoy learning social policy, and will further…

  • Criminal Justice and Social Policy – what is it?

    2 February 2023 by Kavil
    5 minute read

    Hi, I’m Kavil! Today, I’m going to try to answer some questions that I know I had before starting my Criminal Justice and Social Policy degree. Although Google is a…

  • 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…

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

    1 April 2021
    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…

  • 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…

  • Social Policy in Action!

    23 January 2020 by Danny
    4 minute read

    Monday The second Monday back after Christmas usually consists of getting everything ready for the coming term, introductory lectures and seminars and catching up with housemates. 9-10am: Shreddies! I usually…

  • A week in the life of a Social Policy student

    16 January 2019 by Tiffany
    4 minute read

    I am now in my final year, however, I have tried to fit in an awful lot whilst here! Time has flown and apart from being proud I have made…