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Category: Study

  • Clearing: A Parent’s Perspective

    27 June 2024 by Karen
    3 minute read

    Wondering what it’s like as a parent or supporter for your prospective student to go through Clearing? We sat down with Karen, whose daughter recently came to York through Clearing,…

  • Studying History of Art at the University of York

    25 June 2024 by Mia
    3 minute read

    Hi I’m Mia! I’m a second year History of Art student. Having completed another year of studies, I want to discuss my experience so far studying art history at the…

  • 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…

  • Language and Linguistic Science: My Experience at York

    12 June 2024 by Amy
    4 minute read

    I’m Amy, and I’ve just completed my first year studying French and Spanish at the University of York. I’m going to talk about my experience studying in the department of…

  • What it’s like to study in the English Department

    11 June 2024 by Maia
    3 minute read

    Hello! My name is Maia, I’m an undergraduate student studying English and Politics, going into my third year. I have really enjoyed my time at York so far. I have…

  • 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…

  • Starting a PhD after a break from studying

    Starting a PhD after a break from studying

    13 May 2024 by Charlie
    7 minute read

    PhD student Charlie answers some questions about studying a PhD at York. Hi, I’m Charlie and I’m a second year PhD student on the Adapting to the Challenges of a…

  • Why you should study an interdisciplinary module at York

    13 May 2024 by Oliver
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Oliver, a final-year Human Geography and Environment student at the University of York. Living and studying in York is never dull, with the vibrant community of the city,…

  • My Clearing Experience

    8 May 2024 by Xavi
    3 minute read

    Hello and welcome to my blog about my experience with Clearing, and my top tips. Why I went through Clearing Let’s dust off the cobwebs and go back to my…

  • My experience studying economics at York

    24 April 2024 by Will
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Will. I’m going to share with you my experience as a 1st Year student studying BSc Economics at York. I’ll tell you about the course structure, teaching and…

  • Learning new skills on my SciComm placement

    23 April 2024 by Orla
    3 minute read

    The main reason I applied for an industrial placement was to gain experience for my future career (whatever that may be). Leaving university can (and I’m sure will be) intimidating,…