Studying History at the University of Manchester: A Guide for Parents Professor Paul Fouracre Admissions Tutor for History.

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Studying History at the University of Manchester: A Guide for Parents Professor Paul Fouracre Admissions Tutor for History

Supporting Students History in Practice Small group teaching Academic Advising Individual Supervision Peer Mentors PASS scheme History Society History Hub

Academic Advisors Disability Support Office Nightline Counselling Service UMSU independent advisors Religious Centres & Places of Worship Support at Manchester

Getting to Know Staff and Students History Blog

The University of Manchester spends more money on bursaries than any other English University? The Manchester bursary offers non repayable support to all eligible students from a household income of less than £42,611 Eligible students from the lowest household incomes will receive £3,000 a year of non repayable support from the University Did you know……..

History Funds We have a significant number of endowments from our alumni who wanted to contribute towards the ongoing success of their department. Able to fund initiatives to enhance student learning and experience 2013/4 The Elsie Farrar Undergraduate Studentships: 10x £1,000 pa studentships aimed at students from poorer backgrounds Travel Funds Student Events Field Trips

Careers and Employability

Employability 77% of History Hons. graduates were in employment or further study within 6 months of graduation

Career Destinations Research Analyst Editorial Assistant Broker Marketing Coordinator Television Runner Teaching Assistant/ PGCE Business Developer Trading Assistant Brand Ambassador Internship Masters Degree Law Conversion Junior Music Consultant Analyst

Keeping In Touch