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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 Bella

Hi, I’m Bella and I’m studying Environment, Economics and Ecology. I’ve written a short blog outlying my experience to help you decide if this…

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Posted by Oliver

Hi, I’m Oliver, a final-year Human Geography and Environment student at the University of York. Living and studying in York is never dull, with…

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Posted by Chrysta

To study at the University of York means to be immersed in culture, community and excellence. This ideal is integral into every decision made…

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Posted by Ellis

Hi everyone, I’m Ellis and currently in my third year of studying environmental science at the University of York. I was hoping to share…

Hear from our graduates

We are incredibly proud of our graduates. They have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Environmental Consultant, Sustainability Project Manager and Graduate Ecologist.

When studying my BSc I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world and do something associated with sustainability and the environment. I found my newly profound love of conservation and I hope to develop my skills further through my MSc.

Read more about Sandy

I knew that I wanted to effect and influence the sustainability agenda in some shape or form. My current job role requires a holistic knowledge of sustainability and environmental topics for application within a consultancy capacity, e.g. environmental assessment methodologies for building projects.

Read more about Sam