# Sociology student and graduate stories

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/study/undergraduate/stories/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/study/undergraduate/

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

Blog post

### [Life in the Department of Sociology and the Centre for Women’s Studies](https://blogs.york.ac.uk/student-voices/2026/02/12/life-in-the-department-of-sociology-and-the-centre-for-womens-studies/)

Posted by Luna

Hi! My name is Luna, and I am doing my Master’s in Women and Gender Studies. I moved to York, UK, from San Diego…

Blog post

### [Criminology at York: my experience and thoughts as a student](https://blogs.york.ac.uk/student-voices/2025/11/07/criminology-at-york-my-experience-and-thoughts/)

Posted by Jack

Hi, i’m Jack and i am a first year student in criminology, my experience at York has been so amazing in many different ways…

Blog post

### [Studying sociology at York! Freshers tips, student life and extracurricular opportunities](https://blogs.york.ac.uk/student-voices/2024/07/17/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…

Blog post

### [Studying Sociology as a first year student](https://blogs.york.ac.uk/student-voices/2024/03/22/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…

## 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.

- [Hear stories from York alumni](https://alumnivoices.co.uk/) (alumnivoices.co.uk)

> 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

## Contact us

**Undergraduate enquiries**

- [sociology-ug@york.ac.uk](mailto:sociology-ug@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 323234](tel:+441904 323234)