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  • Studying a literature Masters at the University of York

    17 January 2024 by Ellie
    4 minute read

    I’m Ellie and I’m studying full time for an MA in Victorian Literature and Culture at the University of York. Choosing a course for postgraduate study can be daunting and…

  • Three reasons to look forward to starting your Masters at York

    12 October 2022 by Rowan
    3 minute read

    Now you have got your offer to do a Masters degree at the University of York, what can you look forward to? You might be finishing your undergraduate degree, or…

  • How to prepare for your Masters

    6 October 2022 by Janet
    3 minute read

    Studying for a Masters is a rewarding experience for international students. You‘re going to study in a completely different culture and also meet friends from different part of the world.…

  • Rise and Grind? : Making time to study for a Masters degree

    27 May 2022 by Jen
    3 minute read

    Whether you’re a Facebook fiend or a Tik Tok addict, social media seems to glamourise the hustle – wake up at 6am, work, and study before collapsing into bed at…

  • Studying a Masters in Global Marketing: What to look forward to

    11 May 2022 by Verna
    4 minute read

    York is well known for being a historical city. Students can explore Roman and Viking features in the city. In addition, they can expand their interests at the university. My…

  • Meet MA Social Work student, Kshira

    7 February 2022 by Kshira
    2 minute read

    I came onto the Social Work MA after finishing a degree in Psychology. I wanted a space to explore and apply different theories and make a real difference with my…

  • A Future in Connecting the World – studying Embedded Wireless Systems

    21 June 2021 by Vinu
    3 minute read

    Me: “Hi. I’m studying MSc in Embedded Wireless Systems.” Anyone who is not from an electronic or computer science-related field: *crickets chirping* Me: “That’s a specialisation in electronic engineering.” Them:…

  • Important Skills I’ve Learnt During my MSc

    24 May 2021 by Ann
    3 minute read

    I am already halfway through my MSc in Engineering Management. This one-year-long program has helped me to understand my abilities, including attitude, time management and planning in the context of…

  • Studying a Biology Masters at York: What to Look Forward To

    3 February 2021 by Joe
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Joe. I chose to study MSc Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems at York, and I never looked back. A little over a year ago, I faced an…

  • Why I chose to study a Biology Masters at York

    3 February 2021 by Emily
    3 minute read

    I first chose to study at York in 2017 and I have absolutely loved every minute here since. One of the things that drew me to study at York was…

  • How studying for an MA can help your career

    How studying for an MA can help your career

    6 January 2021 by Joanne
    3 minute read

    There is a common stereotype of the ‘panic masters’; a postgraduate degree undertaken after graduating because you don’t know what you want to do next. For Arts and Humanities students,…

  • Welcome to Uni Life During a Pandemic

    Welcome to Uni Life During a Pandemic

    16 December 2020 by Oli
    5 minute read

    The prospect of enrolling into a postgraduate degree and resuming university life during a pandemic was something inconceivable prior to the turbulent year of 2020. However, whilst this appears daunting…