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Top 10 Reasons NOT to do a PhD (in Humanities)

Top 10 Reasons NOT to do a PhD (in Humanities)

by Student Ambassador Team | May 30, 2025 | Postgraduate research

A PhD is a huge achievement but requires a lot of consideration. Explore the reasons our students say people shouldn’t study for a PhD.

Why I Chose to Study a PGCE

Why I Chose to Study a PGCE

by HUMS Ambassador Team | May 29, 2025 | Education, Postgraduate, Uncategorised

PGCE Primary student Amy talks about why she chose to study a PGCE, and how it aligns with her passion for education.

Why I Chose to Study a PGCE – My Journey from Engineering to the Classroom

Why I Chose to Study a PGCE – My Journey from Engineering to the Classroom

by HUMS Ambassador Team | May 29, 2025 | Education, Postgraduate, teacher training

Ahmed talks about his journey to studying a PGCE at The University of Manchester, and how it has led him to finding a job as a teacher in the city.

Five Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Postgraduate Degree

Five Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Postgraduate Degree

by HUMS Ambassador Team | May 28, 2025 | Postgraduate

MA TESOL Student, TuoXu, shares five things she wishes she had known before starting her Postgraduate programme.

Managing the jump from Undergraduate to Postgraduate Study

Managing the jump from Undergraduate to Postgraduate Study

by HUMS Ambassador Team | May 28, 2025 | Postgraduate

Current Med Psychology of Education student, Katie, shares some tips about her experience of the jump from Undergraduate to Postgraduate study

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