The best thing about my course was the support of my lecturers. My first-year personal tutor ended up being my dissertation supervisor, so it felt like he was there to support me throughout my entire time at university. I met some extremely talented and interesting academics, many of whom I’m still in touch with now. I eventually specialised in radio, but I loved learning about different disciplines, from conversation analysis to social policy. The lecturers are friendly, passionate, and more than happy to tell you all about their field.

I had lecturers that brought the subject to life through their passion and knowledge, lecturers that were really excited to be sharing their expertise, and lecturers that genuinely cared about what they were teaching. The facilities on campus are fantastic too. Having spent a lot of time in the library and in the CMSPS space in James France, there were always plenty of places to work in groups and alone.

My dissertation was the thing I enjoyed doing the most. I loved some modules I did, like Self & Identity, but my dissertation project was a real labour of love. Give a girl with a niche interest 12,000 words to talk about it, and she won’t hesitate. I got to explore my industry in depth with the support of an amazing(ly patient) supervisor, which involved speaking to extremely talented people with established careers in radio. I met some real characters and was able to contribute to research in an area without a great deal of academic attention.