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  • My postgraduate philosophy experience at York

    Hi everyone! I’m Amelia, and I’m an MA Political and Legal Philosophy student. I’m going to tell you all about my experience studying a Masters in philosophy at York.

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  • Studying archaeology as an international postgraduate student

    Hi my name is Carley! I am a current postgraduate student at the University of York in the MA Roman Archaeology program. I want to share a little bit of what my experience has been like so far and how the archaeology department is preparing me for the future!

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  • A beginner’s guide to the “Postgraduate Life in Practice” (PLP) module

    Hello, My name’s Amélie, and I’m a masters student studying Literature in the Creative and Cultural Industries. This is my fourth year in York now, as I graduated from my BA in English and Related Literature last summer, and enjoyed it so much I decided to come back for more! Not only is the Department…

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  • The best food spots in York: a postgraduate’s guide

    York is a city full of charm, history, and great food. As a postgraduate student here, I’ve had the chance to explore many of its culinary delights, and trust me, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a good meal, York has a diverse range of restaurants, cafes, and pubs…

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  • Studying history of art as a postgraduate international student

    This is Nehal and I am pursuing a MA in History of Art (Architectural History and Theory). As a master’s student, and especially international the days building up to moving day can be quite unnerving. I am here to assure you that when you arrive, you will not be by yourself! This is how York…

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  • How a postgraduate degree in theatre-making helps you get into the industry

    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 specific examples.

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  • Postgraduate economics at the University of York: My experience

    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 Postgraduate degree, and to come over to the University of York for it, required a fair bit of reflection and thought. It would mean…

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  • Transitioning to studying postgraduate Biology at York

    PhD student Lubna answers some questions about what it was like moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study in the Department of Biology at York. What part of transitioning to postgraduate study was the hardest and how did you tackle this? I was very fortunate to have a smooth transition into postgraduate studies from undergraduate. It…

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  • From undergraduate to postgraduate – will I be able to keep up?

    Hi there, I’m Amy and I’m currently studying an LLM in International Human Rights Law. Although I was super excited to start my course I was also a little bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the work. In my blog I talk about my experience so far at York, how…

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  • Comparing Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies at the University of York

    Welcome to the exciting world of postgraduate study at the University of York’s Department of Biology! Are you prepared for an inside look at what makes undergraduate and graduate courses so different from one other? Get ready to learn what makes the York Bio postgraduate experience so exciting and life-changing. Fewer modules, more depth Undergraduate:…

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  • The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study

    The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study can seem like a daunting idea. After completing an undergraduate degree, you’ve already had the experience of moving to a new city, making new friends and starting a new course, so it is scary thinking of having to do that all over again. However, as with most new…

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  • A Survival Guide to Completing Postgraduate Assessments

    Either if you are searching for a masters course or you are choosing an optional module throughout your degree, the postgraduate assessment format is one of the main factors while deciding. Who you are as a person affects how you deal with different situations and in which scenario you perform best. Fortunately, the University of…

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