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Social and Public Policy and Criminal Justice student stories

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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 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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Posted by Danielle

Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m a 2nd-Year mature student studying Social and Public Policy at York. I am going to tell you all about what…

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Posted by Rachel

Hi, I’m Rachel, an international student from China. I study BA in Social Policy, and am in my final year now. I really enjoy…

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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.