Our students
The School of Social Sciences offers a wide range of different courses for students, below are just some of the student views for students on the BA(Econ), BEconSc, Philosophy and Politics, Sociology, PPE, Social Anthropology and Politics and International Relations programmes within the school so you can get a taste of the what student-life in Manchester is like.
Mohd Hariz Nazimuddin
Third Year BA(Economics and Social Studies) Economics student
'BAEcon offers me a wide array of subjects to choose from throughout my course or study. The fact that it was compulsory to take Politics and Social Science modules in my first year had opened my eyes to see the world beyond my specialty.'
Why not find out more from Hariz?
Martin Kelly
Second Year BEconSc student
'I wanted to specialise in Economics as a career and the skills BEconSc gave appealed to me'
Why not find out more from Martin?
Sîan Wilkinson
Third Year BA Philosophy and Politics student
'The University of Manchester has both a fantastic education system as well as a wide range of extra curricular activities. I chose to study here because I wanted a great degree as well as enjoying my time at uni.'
Why not find out more from Sian?
Penny Harvey
Second Year BSocSc Sociology student
'I feel Sociology is great because it enables an understanding of the world around us and not only why our society is the way it is but how people and organisations have influenced it.'
Why not find out more from Penny?
Roberta Akpan
Second Year BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics student
'The School of Social Sciences is a fantastic department to study within because they ensure that no matter what subjects you have studies before PPE you get the most out of it and no-one is left behind.'
Why not find out more from Roberta?
Erin Longhurst
Third Year BSocSc Social Anthropology student
I like the feel that [Manchester]’s a big city, with an amazing nightlife, but also that it has a campus feel to it – you feel like you are a part of something.
Why not find out more from Erin?
Dominykas Broga
Third Year BSocSc Politics and International Relations student
'Manchester is a vibrant city with a lot to offer. It has wide possibilities, excellent social life and a brilliant university almost in the heart of the city. The better question is what not to like in Manchester?'