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 to Prepare for Postgraduate Study
Neve offers four tips on how to make the jump to postgraduate study
Exploring the Vibrant World of Gender, Sexuality, and Culture MA
Raka discusses Gender, Sexuality, and Culture MA, including her favourite module, a typical week, and the annual Sexuality Summer School (SSS)
Mastering Your Postgraduate Journey: 5 Essential Tips for PGT Offer Holders
Rad Kashish Khayal’s top tips if you are considering a postgraduate education!
Cracking the PGT Code: 5 Tips for a Postgraduate Journey!
Hao offers 5 tips on how to cope with the jump to postgraduate study and how to make the most of it
Adjusting to University Life as an International Student
Read more about how to settle in while studying BSc Education at The University of Manchester, and things you can do in Manchester and the UK as an international student.
Why You Should Join Societies as Postgraduate Student
Giulia explains how she has benefitted from societies throughout her university experience, and discusses which societies she has joined as a postgraduate student
Finding Accommodation as a Postgraduate Student
SJ offers some advice on finding accommodation as a postgraduate student, such as when to start looking and using the Spareroom site
Preparing for PGT Study: The Fantastic Five Tips
Haya provides 5 tips to help you prepare with the jump to postgraduate study
MA Visual Anthropology: Postgraduate study at 24 frames a second
Read Althea’s perspective of postgraduate life at the University of Manchester as a Visual Anthropology student.
What is Social Anthropology?
How do we know we belong?How do people know they belong to a culture, a group, a community? Have you ever wondered why people do what they do? Why do people behave differently even when they have come from the same society or culture? Or why are some people religious...
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