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.
Alumni Spotlight: Emily Ingram – MA Gender, Sexuality and Culture Graduate
Emily now works as a Marketing, Communications and PR Officer and as a Freelance Journalist and Community Researcher.
Alumni Spotlight: Ellie Dickinson – MA Modern and Contemporary Literature Graduate
Ellie now works as an Influencer Marketing Executive for a PR agency specialising in influencer marketing for a variety of campaigns including: TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. She works on a variety of clients including Dulux, Tequila Rose and Fray Bentos.
Alumni Spotlight: Caitlin Gaslawski – MA Religions and Theology Graduate
Caitlin now works as a Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Officer. She is a fully qualified Careers Leader and Guidance Counsellor who has moved to working in Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at an alpine boarding school in Switzerland
Alumni Spotlight: Tom Coult – MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) Graduate
Tom, a MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) Graduate, now working as a Composer for Faber Music discusses his career since leaving the University of Manchester.
Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Kierle – MusM Composition (Electroacoustic Music and Interactive Media)
Sarah now works as a PhD Researcher/Freelance Composer/ECHOES Project Assistant.
Alumni Spotlight: Cæcilie Pipper Riinbæk – MA Intercultural Communications
Cæcilie now works as a Study Abroad Coordinator for a private company and as an Admissions Officer assessing foreign exams for applicants to the University of Copenhagen.
Alumni Spotlight: Kit Roberts – MA Medieval and Early Modern Studies Graduate
Kit now works as a Trainee Reporter for Stoke-on-Trent Live and as a Freelance Shift Reporter for The Daily Star and The Daily Mirror.
Alumni Spotlight: Alex Crowley – MA Linguistics Graduate
Alex now works as an Insight and Innovation Executive, which entails using linguistic and psychological data to understand audience behaviour and motivations in a digital and societal setting.
Alumni Spotlight: Eloise Marsh – BA Politics and Modern History
Eloise, a BA Politics and Modern History Graduate, talks about what she does and how she got there following her time at Manchester.
Alumni Spotlight: Muneera Lula – BA Politics and Modern History
Muneera Lula, a BA in Politics and Modern History Graduate, talks about what she does and how she got there following her time at Manchester.
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