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.
Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My Masters Course as an International Student
Hello! I am a MSc Digital Development student at the School of Environment, Education and Development. When I think back on my journey, several things come to me that I wish I had known at the beginning of my course. I believe these insights may assist incoming...
Reflections on My University Journey
Dear Asha (four years ago),Looking back, there are countless things I wish I had known before starting university. For instance, I never imagined I'd navigate my first year amid a global pandemic, spend a year studying in Sydney, Australia, graduate with a first-class...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Uni by a BA Geography Student
Reflecting on my first year studying Geography BA at the University of Manchester, there are numerous things that I wish I knew before starting my course which I will share with you in this blog.The first thing I wish I knew before starting my course is the how the...
Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My Course
Here, Grace (who studies BSc IBFE) gives you five tips to help you prepare for the start of your Undergraduate course in September. These are the things she wish she knew before her studies here in AMBS!
My Year of Studying BSc Business Accounting: A Reflection
Farzana, a third-year BSc Business Accounting student, reflects upon her year and shares some advice for new students joining this course in September.
I wish I knew these things before starting my Masters!
Join our MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management student as he shares with us the things he wish he knew before starting his Masters here at The University of Manchester.
Total Liberation – Amy’s English Literature PhD
Amy discusses her route to a Colloborative Doctoral Award for her PhD study centering on the contemporary resinence of feminist periodical, Red Rag.
From Tehran to Manchester, Atefeh’s PhD Music Journey
Atefeh describes how her research focuses on the Iranian classical music and cross-cultural composition and the challenges of a PhD.
A Journey of Growth and Connection: A Year of Reflection on Studying MSc Digital Marketing
In this blog, our Postgraduate student Hiba reflects upon her year of studying MSc Digital Marketing in AMBS, sharing with us the experiences she has gained after nine months at The University of Manchester.
PhD Architecture, Rati’s Route from Master’s to Career and Research Degree
Urban designer, Rati, talks about the transition from freelance urban designer to research student in the Manchester School of Architecture.
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