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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.

Hear from our students and graduates

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Posted by El

Last year, I applied to the Summer Accelerator on a whim. I had an idea for a business that I loved – one that…

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Posted by Lexie

Hi, I’m Lexie, an MMath student currently in my third year here at York. I came to university with little career experience but the…

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Posted by Lexie

Hi, I’m Lexie. I’m a third year Mathematics student studying at the University of York. I’ve always had a passion for sports statistics, so…

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Posted by Emma

Whether you are considering a degree in Mathematics or a combined degree including mathematics, the University of York offers many things to make your…

The Mathematics Society runs a drop-in session for 1st years. 2nd and 3rd year students go along and you can ask them questions about lectures or assignments. When I came to university the idea of asking a lecturer for help was quite scary and I found it a lot easier to ask a fellow student. It's also a great way to meet other people on your course.
Jack, MMath Mathematics. Read Jack's blog post.
Assignments usually consist of three or four questions, which are marked by my seminar leader. They give me a chance to see how well I’ve understood the course so far. If I have any issues, it’s easy to schedule in a meeting with my supervisor.
Lizzie, BSc Mathematics. Read Lizzie's blog post.

Hear from our graduates

Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of sectors, including business analytics, cyber-security, large-scale manufacturing and logistics. Mathematical skills are also crucial for informing evidence-based policy relating to healthcare, social justice and crime prevention.