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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

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Posted by sally

Studying at university is different to studying at school, so what are the most important things to bring? Packing for university is a very…

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Posted by Rosie

Hey! I’m Rosie and I’m currently in first year, studying Philosophy and Politics. In this blog, I’m going to introduce you to Uni of…

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Posted by Izzy

So, you’ve decided to study PPE at the University of York? Excellent choice! But what about everything that happens outside of the classroom? I’m…

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Posted by Michael

Hey, my name is Michael, and I’m a 3rd-Year Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student in Vanbrugh College. Studying PPE has allowed me to…

Hear from our graduates

Our graduates are highly sought after by a range of employers. Recent graduate careers include Brexit Policy Editor at The Guardian, Economist at Nordic Investment Bank and Policy Advisor to Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.

I reached out to the Careers and Placements team at York and received support in the form of a careers mentor. My mentor helped me with particular issues I had with my confidence around applications, and with sourcing opportunities.
Anjali, BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Read Anjali's blog post.