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  • Comparing Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies at the University of York

    30 January 2024 by Gunel
    2 minute read

    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…

  • Why Study the Philosophy of AI at York?

    10 January 2024 by Millie
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Millie and I am currently studying Applied Ethics and the Governance of Data Privacy at York. I thought I’d share with you all the reasons I love York…

  • The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study

    14 August 2023 by Megan
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Working while studying a PhD

    Working while studying a PhD

    29 March 2023 by Nausheen
    3 minute read

    Hello, my name is Nausheen, and I am a second year PhD student in History of Art. I research spolia and the reuse of architectural material in Islamic Iberia. In…

  • Funding your PhD

    Funding your PhD

    20 February 2023 by Chloe
    4 minute read

    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…

  • A Survival Guide to Completing Postgraduate Assessments

    A Survival Guide to Completing Postgraduate Assessments

    30 January 2023 by Ana-Maria
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Mental health matters: Studying with a mental health condition

    16 January 2023 by Laura
    3 minute read

    In 2019, I applied to the University of York to study History, and I remember feeling so excited but nervous at the same time. I was looking forward to studying…

  • What I wish I knew before applying for a Masters degree

    4 January 2023 by Sikander
    4 minute read

    When I was thinking about applying for a Masters, I honestly had no idea how to even go about starting an application. It can be daunting and quite stressful, as…

  • A PhD in a quarter life crisis

    A PhD in a quarter life crisis

    19 December 2022 by Charlie
    4 minute read

    It was a dark and stormy night in Norfolk. Five third year PhD students from universities across the UK sat exchanging the highs, lows, and the woes of the later…

  • Is life easy in York if you’re part of a minority group? My experience as a queer Italian student

    6 December 2022 by Cate
    3 minute read

    My name is Cate, I’m an International student enrolled in the Masters programme called GEMMA – Women’s and Gender Studies at the Centre for Women Studies here in York. I came all the…

  • 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…

  • Tips for maintaining your mental health as a student

    10 October 2022 by Alex
    3 minute read

    Hey, my name’s Alex (he/him). I’m in the first year of my PhD. In this post, I’ll share with you 5 tips for looking after your mental health as a…