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  • Studying the Megacities and Urbanisation module at York

    16 April 2024 by Chrysta
    3 minute read

    To study at the University of York means to be immersed in culture, community and excellence. This ideal is integral into every decision made, to fully maximise student satisfaction. Modules…

  • My Experience Studying MSc Management at York

    6 March 2024 by Pranmayee
    4 minute read

    Hi there! I am Pranmayee, a postgraduate student studying MSc Management at the University of York. Since childhood, I always dreamt of pursuing higher education in one of the British…

  • Studying Social and Political Sciences as a mature student

    5 March 2024 by Tugba
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Tugba. I am a final year mature student studying BA Social and Political Sciences. I am going to share my experiences as a mature student who has no…

  • How Interactive Media at York prepares you for a career in digital media

    4 March 2024 by Jasmina
    3 minute read

    Hi! My name is Jasmina, and I study Interactive Media at the University of York. As an international student from the United States, I was nervous about moving abroad for…

  • Exploring the Psychology Path at York: What Lies Ahead

    20 February 2024 by Alessia
    3 minute read

    Greetings! I am Alessia, a final year psychology student at York. I chose this university for its remarkable department and course structure, but also because of my passion for research.…

  • Why I chose to study philosophy at York

    8 February 2024 by Daniel
    2 minute read

    Hello, I’m Daniel and I study Philosophy at the University of York. I’ve written a blog post to tell you not only why I chose philosophy but also why I…

  • Why is York a great place to study a Masters in archaeology?

    8 February 2024 by Teele
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Teele (she/her). I’m originally from Estonia and I’m studying for an MA in International Conservation Studies at the Archaeology Department in York after completing my BA in Archaeology…

  • Why York is the perfect place to study Archaeology

    8 February 2024 by Louise
    3 minute read

    Hi! I’m Louise and I am a second year BA Archaeology student at the University of York. I absolutely love archaeology as it combines typical historical research with practical elements…

  • 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,…

  • What it feels like to study in a highly rated research department

    19 January 2024 by Mim
    4 minute read

    Hey folks! I’m Mim, I’m studying MSc Linguistics at the University of York. One of the things that really sets York apart from other universities is the quality of the…

  • 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…

  • Choosing history of art having never studied it before

    4 January 2024 by Lucia
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Lucia and I’m a third-year student studying History of Art and English Literature at York. If you’ve never studied History of Art before but are lucky enough to…