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.
My Experience Studying Linguistics and Spanish at the University of Manchester
Alice, a final year student, discusses why she chose to study Linguistics and Spanish at the University of Manchester as well as her favourite module and experience studying abroad in Bilbao.
PhD and Charity – the Value of Volunteering and Why You Should Try It
PhD Criminology student, Megan, talks about the value of volunteering during her studies and working to support Manchester homeless charity, the Booth Centre.
The First Six Months of Your PhD – Advice From Our Researchers
Our PhD ambassadors in the Faculty of Humanities share their different experiences of the first 6 months of research study, what future students can expect and how they can prepare.
August Student Spotlight: Timothy Cheuk Yin Chan – PhD History
Timothy’s PhD History research centers on the British Empire’s influence on the creation and minting of the Hong Kong dollar.
What’s App Got to Do With It? Premium Love in Times of Emotional Capitalism
The University of Manchester’s Senior Lecturer Łukasz Szulc, along with students Sebastian Boyd, Lauren Parkinson and Yixiao Yang, explains how dating apps bring capitalism into the process of finding love. This article was first published at Media@LSE blog. You can...
A Day in the Life of a PGCE Student: A Journey of Learning and Growth
Kareemah, our current PGCE student, will take us through her typical day at school – how she prepares, the challenges she faces and how she celebrates her successes.
Finding Balance and Wellbeing as an International PhD Student
PhD Politics student, Bulbul, talks about the first year of her PhD experience and the importance of wellbeing when adjusting to research study in a new environment.
A Letter to My First Year Self
Lucan, who is preparing to graduate from BSc ITMB this summer, has written a letter to his First Year self, within which are some helpful tips for any new Undergraduate students.
Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My MSc Marketing Course
MSc Marketing student Akansha shares with us the six things she wish she had known before starting her Masters at AMBS.
Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My Course
Our current PGCE student Lamis, will go through things she wishes she knew before the course as well as aspect you should focus on being a university student.
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