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 Had Known Before Postgraduate Study
Baria, a current MSc Digital Marketing student, discusses what she wishes she had known before starting the course.
Becoming at Uni: Homesickness, Community, and Everything In Between
In this blog, Architecture student Sonia Alfred shares her experience on transitioning to higher education.
Transitioning to Higher Education
Maaher, a current BSc International Business Finance and Economics student, shares advice on the transition to higher education.
Transitioning from Undergraduate to Postgraduate Study
Thomas, a current MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management student discusses the transition to postgraduate study from undergraduate study.
Things I Wished I Had Known Before University
Hashir, a current BSc Information Technology Management for Business student, discusses what he wishes he had known before starting the course.
Walking the Hidden Histories of Ardwick’s Women
On Monday 27th October, about 20 people gathered on Wadeson Street in Ardwick to take a walk - but not just any walk. This was a walk through untold history, collective memory, and forgotten resistance.The event marked a milestone in a grassroots research project that...
What We Learned from The Making Room Fair
A blog by Tetyana Solovey, PGR in Sociology. Tetyana Solovey discusses how the repair and remaking of clothing can be fun, useful, and surprisingly easy to learn. The Social Life of Repair The Making Room Fair, held on 6th November at The Yard in Manchester, was a...
More Than A Poster – The Postgraduate Research Showcase 2025
Researchers in the Faculty of Humanities talk about their experience being involved with postgraduate research showcase 2025.
Why I chose to study in AMBS at the University of Manchester
Current student, Shreyansh Sharma shares why he chose to study in AMBS at the University of Manchester.
My Placement year with Bsc IBFE
Catherine reflects on her placement year experience with BSc IBFE.
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