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.
From University to Marketing and Communications: My Journey as a Music Graduate
Emma shares her experience studying Music at The University of Manchester and how the opportunities available shaped her career in marketing and communications.
Hannah Safiyya Awan – BSc International Management – Alumni Profile
Hannah Safiyya speaks about her time on the BSc International Management course and what she has been up to since graduating.
Alumni Profile – Isabella Broomfield talks BA Geography
Isabella Broomfield talks about how she used her skills from BA Geography to build a career in nature and conservation.
From University to a Future Leaders Graduate: My Career Journey
Bliss, an English Literature and American Studies graduate, shares how her course and time at Manchester helped her secure a place on the Future Leaders Graduate Scheme after graduation.
From University to a Graduate Scheme: My Career Journey
Rachael shares her experience studying History at The University of Manchester and her journey into the Business Services Trainee Program with a global law firm.
How Philosophy Has Supported My Career Journey as an Entrepreneur
Kobie, an MA Philosophy graduate, shares his motivations for studying philosophy and how his course has supported his entrepreneurial career in education.
Alumni Profile – Akiko Kamimura talks BSc Education
Akiko Kamimura shares how her BSc Education degree helped her launch a career as an Equity Research Analyst at Bank of America, and explains how research, communication and analytical skills translated into the finance sector.
Accounting and Finance: Converting an internship to a graduate job
Reshab describes his experience as an Accounting and Finance student and how he converted his summer internship to a graduate role.
Alumni Profile – Jack McGeehan talks BSc Educational Psychology
Jack McGeehan talks about his life and career after graduating. He answers questions including: how did an Educational Psychology degree prepare him to work in violence prevention? How did he decide on working in the nonprofit sector? What advice does he have for our current Psychology of Education students?
Alumni Profile – Sesia Fitri Anisa talks MSc Environmental Governance
Sesia Fitri Anisa talks to us about her Environmental Governance degree and her career after graduation. Does she still use her degree today? What is it like to work with and represent the UN’s social forestry initiative? What advice does she have for students who want to work in the environmental sector?
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