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 Importance of a PhD Routine
PhD Religions and Theology student Charlotte describes how setting out a routine and deadlines with a supervisor helped keep her PhD on track.
Miriam Walker-Khan – BA English Literature and French – Alumni Profile
Miriam explains how she puts her degree to use today, as a freelance sports reporter
Mahzaib Durrani – MSc BASM 2024 – Alumni Profile
Hi, I’m Mahzaib, and here’s a bit of my story. If you’re someone who is still figuring out what path to take, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Not too long ago, I was in that exact position, unsure of where my passion lay and what direction I wanted my life...
Naara Neto – BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies – Alumni Profile
Naara explains how her Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies set her up for a career as an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Lecturer, and inspired her to complete a master's in human rights and legal practice. Why did you choose Spanish,...
Alex Bodini – Modern Languages and Business Management (French) – Alumni Profile
Alex tells us how his BA in Modern Language and Business Management equipped him with the skills to found his own social media agency.Why did you choose The University of Manchester?I was drawn in by Manchester, the warmth of the people and a course that allowed me to...
Parnita Agarwal – BSc Management 2023 – Alumni Profile
Parnita, a BSc Management alumni, discusses her degree and career after graduation.
Aakarsh Mody – MSc Marketing 2024 – Alumni Profile
Aakarsh, an MSc Marketing alumni, discusses his degree and career after graduation.
Massimiliano Proietto – MSc OPSCM 2024 – Alumni Profile
Hello, I'm Massimiliano, and before joining the MSc in Operations, Project and Supply Chain Management at The University of Manchester, I completed a degree in Economics and Management at LUISS Guido Carli in Rome, Italy. While this provided me with a strong general...
Living in Manchester and Celebrating Eid
Pradipta, a current postgraduate student in SEED, shares her experience of living in Manchester and celebrating Eid at the University.
Why I Chose ELC and What I Love About It
Current student Tanya Wu shares why she chose ELC and what she loves about it, highlighting the course’s flexibility, creative assessments, field trips, and supportive learning environment.
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