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.
Yash Kant – MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management 2024 – Alumni Interview
Yash, an MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management alumni, answers questions from the careers team.
Zack Murphy – BSc Business Accounting 2025 – Alumni Profile
Zack, an Audit Senior Associate at PwC discusses how his BSc Business Accounting degree at AMBS helped his career.
Where an MSc Geography Degree in SEED can take you
Devarsh, currently studying MSc Climate Change: Science, Society and Solutions, shares his career plans.
Future Career Plans and Aspirations
Lilia Hakem, a third-year Geography student shares her future career plans and aspirations.
Getting the most out of offer holder days
Architecture student gives his insights in getting the most out of offer holder days.
What to do before, during and after an offer holder day in Manchester
Ahmed, a current BSc Business Accounting student, shares his guide for offer‑holders on how to prepare for the visit, make the most of the day, and reflect afterward to decide whether Manchester feels right.
PhD, Pregnancy and Parenthood (Amy Todd)
Amy describes the experience of pregnancy and then parenting during PhD study and the approach to restarting her research.
Building My Career With Confidence- MSc HRM at AMBS
Pin Yu Chen shares her experience on the MSc Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations course, highlighting the supportive learning environment, practical HR training, and confidence-building activities that helped them grow academically and professionally.
Getting the Most Out of Offer Holder Days at Manchester
Ruitong Wang, a current undergraduate student, shares her tips on Getting the Most Out of Offer Holder Days at Manchester.
My Future Career Plans and Aspirations
Postgraduate student Sanjukta Menon gives an insight to her future career plans and aspirations