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  • What it’s like to study a history MA at York

    29 January 2026 by Grace
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Grace! I study MA Renaissance and Early Modern Studies and I love it here. As someone from York, I’m uniquely placed to tell you all about the city…

  • My time studying BA History at York

    25 November 2025 by Ruby
    4 minute read

    I’m Ruby, a third-year History student currently working on my dissertation looking at Early Modern funeral monuments and how they reflect elite family values. I love the historicalness of York…

  • Studying a joint honours degree at York: my experience as a history and French student

    21 November 2025 by Grace
    3 minute read

    Finding My Place at York I’m Grace, and I’m a History and French student at the University of York. I remember being in your position not too long ago –…

  • How my public history project shaped my future

    17 February 2025 by Erin
    3 minute read

    Hi there! I’m Erin, and I’m currently a third-year History student at the University of York. I’ve had such an amazing time studying History here at York, the city is…

  • How I’m developing employability skills in my history Masters

    14 February 2025 by Sophie
    3 minute read

    I’m Sophie, and I’m a current MA Public History Student at the University of York, having just completed my BA in History here. Studying history in such a historic city…

  • What it’s like to study history at York

    25 January 2024 by Ed
    3 minute read

    I’m nearly dead. It’s exam season. It’s late at night. Curse my ADHD brain that only works for one hour at a random time of day. Curse it! Curses, also,…

  • 3 Things to Look forward to as a Joint Honours Student

    19 October 2023 by George
    4 minute read

    So you’ve chosen a joint honours course and you might be sat there thinking “oh no, what have I gotten myself into?”. Well banish those second thoughts and feast your…

  • Surprising areas of History – what York has to offer

    25 February 2023 by Sarah
    4 minute read

    My first year as a History student The first term of 1st Year allowed me to study World History through looking at Political Communities, Knowledge and Beliefs, and Societies and…

  • How the Borthwick Archives bring my History degree to life

    2 February 2023 by Fran
    4 minute read

    The Borthwick Institute for Archives is the third section to York’s university library, and it’s arguably my favourite part! Although the shelves stacked full of literature and academic books in…

  • What’s it really like being a History student at York?

    23 February 2022 by Laura
    3 minute read

    Hey, I’m Laura! I am a third year student studying for a BA in History at the University of York. I just wanted to let you know about the things…

  • A Magical York Christmas

    5 December 2021 by Abbie
    3 minute read

    Christmas at #York is utterly magical. Between the twinkling lights and the infamous Christmas markets, even the Grinch would be feeling #festive! 🎁 With many events taking place, such as…

  • Settling in to uni: ET phone home!

    Settling in to uni: ET phone home!

    13 July 2021 by Callum
    3 minute read

    The first few months at uni are a strange time. Some people love it, others hate it. Regardless, everyone has to go through the struggles of settling in to a…