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.
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Riya Kansal – MSc Development Finance – Alumni Profile
About Riya... Riya Kansal studied MSc Development Finance at the Global Development Institute. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2024. She now works in Liverpool as an Accounts Assistant at Banner Chemicals. Banner Chemicals is a leading UK chemical...
Why I chose Environmental Management and my favourite things about the course
What is Environmental Management?I get asked this question by everyone, including family and friends. The answer varies individually, depending entirely on personal interpretation. I see it as a chance to develop my understanding of the planet that we live on. While...
American Studies and Advertising: My Graduate Journey
Natalie, a BA American Studies graduate, shares her experience on the course and how it has inspired her career in advertising with The Guardian.
What Is It Like to Study MSc Accounting at AMBS?
Yinghao, a current MSc Accounting student, reflects on her time on the course.
Jungi’s reflections on MSc Finance at AMBS
Jungi, a current MSc Finance student, reflects on his time on the course.
Lights, Camera, Career: My Intern Journey at Universal Pictures
Thembi, a Film Studies and English Literature graduate, describes her experience as an intern at Universal Pictures and how her course has supported her journey after graduation.
Music and Fundraising: My Career Journey as a Manchester Alumni
Bea, a Music graduate, shares her transformative experience at Manchester and how studying music led her to a career in fundraising and the charity sector.
Lottie Donovan: My career path into the charity sector
I attended the University of Manchester for three years to study BA History and Sociology, and I graduated back in 2021. Since leaving university, I have pursued a career in the charity sector beginning in an assistant level fundraising role for a local children’s...
Why ITMB Was the Perfect Degree for Me
Oliver, a BSc ITMB student, explains what drew him to choose the course.
What’s Next After My Master’s?
Pradipta looks ahead to her next steps after graduation, reflecting on how the Master’s has prepared her for her next career role.
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