The Faculty of Humanities blog is a place for students, alumni and researchers to share their experiences/stories of studying, working, and teaching within the biggest faculty at The University of Manchester.
We hope that through these blog posts, prospective students will get a flavour for what life is like as a student within The Faculty of Humanities and that our alumni will inspire you to reach your goals.
Academics are on hand too, offering a simplified look at the ground-breaking research that’s currently taking place here as well as providing key information on our wide range of courses, from Archaeology to Politics and beyond.
The Innocence Podcast and The Secret Barrister: Why Miscarriages of Justice are Everyone’s Business
The Innocence Podcast is an award-winning podcast run by the Manchester Innocence Project.
My Experience Studying a Joint Honours Degree
Katie is in her second year studying Social Anthropology and Sociology, and explains the advantages and challenges of doing a joint honours degree.
Inspiring future generations through Geography teaching
We have caught up with Adam Parker, PGCE Secondary Geography alum, who now works as Teacher of Geography and Drama as well as Assistant Housemaster in London.
PGCE Secondary History alumna Emma on her first year of teaching
Emma completed her PGCE in History at Manchester in 2021 and is now employed as Secondary Teacher of History. She has now caught us up on her first year of teaching.
“One of the most phenomenal experiences of my life”
In 2021, Daniel Bustos Echeverry received the Granada Centre Studentship, an award that waives all tuition fees for the MA in Visual Anthropology.
PGCE Training at The University of Manchester – A Retrospective
Aled Hanson reflects on highlights and best experiences of studying on a PGCE with The University of Manchester and what the future now has in store.
Zheyan Zhang: My Year at Manchester
MSc Human Resource Management student Zheyan tells us about her year at Manchester (2021-22).
My love for Manchester
Manchester is a unique place. Learn more about why international student Ostap fell in love with the city of Manchester.
What I love about Manchester
Erzhena shares with us her favourite things about the city and what she gets up to in her spare time.
Educational Psychology – Our Favourite Books
Reading is a key part of any degree subject. We asked members of the programme what books they would recommend to students, and why.
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