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Category: Philosophy

  • 3 FAQ’s about Philosophy at York

    16 March 2016 by Arun
    3 minute read

    Before I arrived in York, I had many questions about what studying philosophy here would be like. Fortunately, many people also had the same questions and I’ve put down answers to…

  • York…My Four Favourite Things About Your Uni’s Town

    23 February 2016 by Arun
    3 minute read

    There’s something both really convenient about the city of York. As a Londoner (yes, I know…) the thought of going to university in the capital seemed a bit overwhelming. There’s…

  • The Wonderful World of Joint Honours

    The Wonderful World of Joint Honours

    22 February 2016 by Matt
    3 minute read

    Although I’m an SPS student now, back in the heady days of UCAS applications, that wasn’t what I had put down to try and study. I was originally going to…

  • Societies and Careers, time to explore!

    26 January 2016 by Arun
    3 minute read

    Societies play a huge part of university life here at York. They’re central to the student-organised activities at university and provide the best way of finding other people that are…

  • Philosophy at York…What’s it like?

    1 December 2015 by Arun
    3 minute read

    Studying Philosophy, you may be surprised at how little time you’ll spend in lectures and seminars, but don’t think this is because the course is relaxed – as in any…