What our students say

Everyone's journey to postgraduate study is different, but you might have some familiar thoughts or questions along the way. 

Here you can watch and read a selection of personal stories from some of our students.

Hear from our students

Being motivated and feeling supported is a great combination for success. Watch our short videos to find out about life as a postgraduate student. You can see the full playlist here.

  • Jill on campus
  • Postgraduate student Cam
  • Postgraduate student Danielle
  • Postgraduate student Ben

Student stories

PhD student Akbar Shabir conducting sport performance research
Why Akbar is researching the psyche of footballers

Our PhD student Akbar Shabir has taken enormous strides towards a distinguished career in academia after his undergraduate study into performance led to postgraduate research into the psyche of footba...

MA Fashion and Textiles student Kate Gilbert by her award winning modern kimono design
How Katie’s kimono became big in Japan

Our Textile Design student Katie Gilbert’s modern take on traditional Japanese clothing gained her international recognition when she was named one of the winners of the International Kimono Fabr...

Headshot of Behaviour Change graduate Marijn Sissingh
Building peace with the United Nations

Peacekeeping in some of the world’s most troubled regions inspired Marijn Sissingh to take our MSc in Behaviour Change – a combination that has led to a rewarding role with the United Nations

Over on the blog

From deciding what to study to securing funding, our postgraduate students share their experiences in a series of blog posts.

Postgraduate funding

Choosing your postgraduate degree

An open book
How to approach postgraduate study

Emily Eaton explains what differences to expect at postgraduate level

A student standing by bookshelves
What next after your undergraduate degree?

Tami Saya advises how to set and accomplish your postgraduate ambitions

Students at graduation
Is postgraduate study worth it?

Bowen Shang shares what you can get from a postgraduate course and how it progresses your career

Postgraduate flexible study

A stack of books
How I make postgraduate study work for me

Jill Baker shares how a change in direction reset her postgraduate journey

A student writing
Studying flexibly as a postgraduate student

Ruth Gray explains her typical weekly schedule