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.
International Postgraduate Student: Embracing Diversity and Seizing Opportunities
Nehal, MA International Education student, discusses ups and downs she has faced as an international student from Egypt.
My First Semester at Manchester
Current postgraduate GDI student, Glyre, reflects on his Semester 1 experience at the university and the city of Manchester.
The University of Manchester Launches an Innovative Programme to Fuel the Future Growth of the Cultural Sector
A new course to help students pursue a career in the creative and cultural sector has launched at the University of Manchester. The BA Creative and Cultural Industries programme (CCI) aims to give students an understanding of the policy matters impacting the creative...
An insight into the Autumn Careers Fair
In this blog, Donna gives us an insight into The University of Manchester’s Autumn Careers Fair and the benefits it provides to our students.
Academic Adventures: A chronicle of my second-year and the placement victory
See what Abeerah has to say about her second year studying BSc ITMB and the tools that helped her find the perfect placement.
Why did I decide to study at The University of Manchester?
Our BSc Accounting student Qianyi picks his top three reasons for choosing to study at The University of Manchester.
A Personal Journey: Studying a Postgraduate degree as an international student
Join MSc Organisational Psychology student Yaelin as she discusses the move to Manchester and how she has found ways to settle into student life as she undertakes her Postgraduate degree.
Why you should do a placement as an education student
Our current BSc Education student Akiko, goes through her experience and advantages of doing a placement.
Why I chose to study at The University of Manchester?
Chi-Chi, current BSc Global Development student discusses why she chose The University of Manchester for her undergraduate studies and how she found settling in.
Tips for settling in at the university
Current BSc Environmental Management student Zoe, shares useful tips at how to settle in at the university upon arrival, stay on top of your academic work and enjoy your time.