Sociology student and graduate 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.
Hear from our students
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Studying sociology at York! Freshers tips, student life and extracurricular opportunities
Posted by Ruby Hi! I’m Ruby and I’m in my second year studying Sociology with Social Psychology at the University of York. I’ll be talking about why…
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Studying Sociology as a first year student
Posted by Kate Hi, my name is Kate and I am currently a first year student at the University of York studying Sociology with Social Psychology. I…
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Three things to look forward to as a Social Media and Management student at the University of York
Posted by Sydney Hello! My name is Sydney Sherman. I am an international student from the States getting a Masters degree in Social Media & Management at…
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How I adapted to student life at York
Posted by Zhihe Hi, I’m Zhihe, and I am studying Social Media and Management at the University of York. As an international student, coming to study at…
Hear from our graduates
Our graduates are working in a wide range of sectors from government and civil service to education and the charity and volunteering sector.
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My interest in HR and employment law began when I was studying at York. Sociology is very much a people-focused subject and I was lucky enough to secure an HR internship alongside my studies.
Chloe, HR and Employment Law Adviser
I now manage a team of fundraisers and use sociology and marketing theory and practice in everyday life to make a positive impact on the lives of people around the world facing disaster, conflict and uncertainty.
David, Senior Aquisition Marketing Manager