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Social and Public Policy and Criminal Justice student stories

Who better to tell you about York life than our students?

Hear directly from our students about a range of topics: why they chose York; what they love about their courses; placements; and general tips for student life at York.

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Posted by Sara-Lou

My name is Sara-Lou Morgan-Walker, a Jamaican Chevening Scholar, currently studying MA Social and Public Policy. I’m also the 2025 School for Business and…

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Posted by Em

When I’m working open days as an ambassador for the School for Business and Society in the Church Lane Building, the one thing that’s…

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Posted by Megan

Hi, My name is Megan and I’m a third year BA Social and Public Policy student here at York. This blog will focus on…

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Posted by Megan

When someone asks me why I chose to study Social and Public Policy, I always say the same thing. It’s everywhere you look, and…

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Our graduates are working in a wide range of sectors, from education to finance. Job titles have included senior project officer, police officer, policy advisor, and housing needs service manager.

The interesting way modules are structured at York allows a better understanding through practical tasks. You may find yourself at the back of a Crown Court to witness a trial, or going into the field to observe people’s behaviour.
Ana, BA Social Policy. Read Ana's blog post.
I have loved working with prisoners in challenging some of the key social policy questions of our time. It has been such a remarkable experience getting on the ground and working with people directly affected by the policies you learn about!
Danny, BA Social Policy. Read Danny's blog post.