Tag: postgrad top tips
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Funding your PhD
When I was thinking about doing my PhD, I started looking into my funding options and got overwhelmed quite quickly. There are a lot of different things to think about…
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To spend or not to spend?: Managing your money as a postgraduate student
Anyone who has completed an undergraduate degree knows the pain of having to decide between going out with your mates or saving money, and sadly this struggle continues into your…
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Funding my Masters study: my experience
I started my taught MA in Contemporary History and International Politics in September 2020. Now halfway through, I have found funding my Masters study to be challenging. Balancing self-funding alongside…
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Top Tips for Postgraduate Students
Studying for a postgraduate research degree at the University of York is a great experience. And although you’ll have an amazing time studying, meeting new people and exploring the beautiful…
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Being friends with your finances and funding your postgraduate degree
Before beginning my year as a postgraduate, I was filled with excitement for the coming year. However, I was also slightly anxious on how I was going to make it…
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Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance
Hi! I’m Katy and I’m currently doing an MA in English Literary Studies. I have had ups and downs regarding my finances over the last year. COVID-19 has definitely affected…
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Managing your postgraduate finances
My name is Sonam and I’m currently studying for a PhD in Mechanistic Biology at York. Managing postgraduate finances can be a challenge, so I thought I’d share my experiences…
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Preparing for postgraduate study in the UK
You might be thinking about studying in the UK, but you do not know where to start. As an international postgraduate student, I had the same doubts about what I…
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Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?
What came before We all remember counting down the months, weeks, days and hours to completing A-Levels and leaving home for the first time. The mixture of excitement and pure…
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Preparing for your MA in Art History
Whether you’ve recently completed your BA in Art History, switched over from Art, English or History or want to complete a Masters in an entirely different subject, Art History is…
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How to work or study effectively from home
The last few months have been a really difficult time for everybody. So much has changed meaning our usual routines have been thrown out of the window. Many of us…