The staff are extremely helpful and very knowledgeable in the topic they are teaching as many are researchers as well as lecturers. Social and Policy Studies also have socials and subject-area teams. I participated in the subject-area 6-a-side team and met many friends from different year groups.
The staff are very friendly and helpful as long as you put the effort in yourself. Lectures are more like seminars, interacting with students, creating debates, and discussions. The library has great resources meaning you don’t have to spend your student loan on books!
Personally, I really enjoyed the research method modules. From first year all the way through to final year, I have been learning about different research methods and conducting research that is interesting to me. I specifically enjoyed Ethnographic research which is what I used for my dissertation.
I had great support from the Social Sciences placement team and the Careers Network whilst looking for my placement. My dissertation supervisor allowed me to work to the best of my ability through his support and guidance.
I was offered a role which I started in September 2019 as a HR Generalist at the company where I did my placement. My degree has taught me about important issues regarding race and gender within the workplace.