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.
How my internship helped with my further studies and career prospects
Read more about how Mingyu, current MSc Environmental Impact Assessment and Management, benefited from doing an internship prior to his postgraduate studies, how it complemented his academic experience and prepared him for his future projects.
Societies at The University of Manchester
More about what societies our BSc Global Development student, Chi-Chi, has joined and how they have helped her to integrate into student life.
My Internship Experiences
Current Postgraduate student Sanyukta shares her experience of undertaking internships, and how they prepared her to undertake a Masters in International and Business Management.
My Placement Experience as a BSc Education Student
Find out more about placement experience discussed by one of our BSc Education student, Keyi. Keyi will explain some ways of securing a placement while studying undergraduate Education programme, give advice on where to look and what to do.
My Experience with Career Services at The University of Manchester
Read more about what Career Services and recourses current MSc Planning student Aparna is using, how it is helping her and what are her plans for the future.
A day in the life of a BSc International Management student
Tung, who is currently studying BSc International Management, gives us an insight into her typical day as a fourth year student.
Internship Experience as a Postgraduate Education Student
In this blog, Kartika – current MA Educational Leadership student – discusses her experience doing the internship, what she has learnt and what she has gained.
Becoming an Architecture Student Ambassador
Read more about why Kei, undergraduate Architecture student, became a student ambassador, what she enjoys about the role and how it has helped in her student experience.
University Facilities for Postgraduate PPEM Students
Find out more about what university facilities are used by our postgraduate students in the School of Environment, Education and Development.
My Year Abroad: Preparations and Reflections
BSc International Management student Sarah discusses the process of applying for her year abroad, her experience studying at Copenhagen Business School, and how this time has boosted her future career prospects.