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.
My Reflections on the Year
MA Educational Leadership student, Zoha, reflects on her experience studying a postgraduate programme at Manchester over the past year.
Reflecting on the Academic Year
Olivia, a second year BSc Education student, reflects on the academic year just gone and how she is preparing for her final year!
My Plans over the Summer
Bo, a current BA Geography student, writes about making the most of the summer break at university!
Reflecting on the academic year
Angelina, an MSc International Business and Management student at AMBS, reflects on her experience so far, looking ahead to her graduate career.
Plans over the summer
Gokul, a postgraduate student at AMBS, discusses his plans for over the summer as he writes his dissertation, and prepares for his career after university.
Reflecting on the academic year
Aditi, an MSc Finance student at AMBS, reflects on the academic year so far and describes how the experience has shaped her outlook and ambitions.
Plans over the summer
Pak Yin Chan, a BSc ITMB student at AMBS, discusses his plans for over the summer as he prepares for his placement year, whilst also thinking ahead to life after university.
The Rise of the Far Right and the Rewriting of Europe’s Political Centre
Following what Chantal Mouffe described as the ‘populist moment’ in the mid-2010s, the current decade has seen the entrenchment of the far-right as a durable feature of the European political landscape. Though political scientists continue to debate the term, parties...
Reflecting on the academic year
Shannon, a BSc International Business, Finance and Economics student, reflects back on the academic year so far.
Career Paths in Heritage Studies: Real World Applications for Students
Across the world, governments, communities and cultural organisations recognise that heritage is about protecting what people value in historic places, landscapes, and community cultural practices. It is a powerful driver of placemaking, social cohesion and climate...