The Postgrad Pod

The Postgrad Pod Episode 10: Doing a Journalism Masters, and easy ways to break into the industry

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:06:26 GMT

In the final episode of this season of The Postgrad Pod, I talk to Amy about our shared experience of going from an undergraduate degree at the University of York to deciding to study a Journalism Masters at the University of Sheffield. How she got into journalism and what advice she has for people wanting to go into journalism in the future.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 9: London, the Publishing Process and Following your own Path

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:07:01 GMT

In our penultimate postgrad interview, Lottie talks about deciding to study a Publishing MA in London, and the different parts of the process from manuscript to finished product.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 8: Studying Abroad Part 2, studying in the UK as an International Student

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:24:38 GMT

For the second half of our two-parter on studying abroad, Hesandi talks about the experience of coming to the UK from Sri Lanka, getting used to York and the different issues international students face.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 7: Studying Abroad Part 1, Archeology, Sweden and Danish Summer Camp

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:51:51 GMT

This week we have another two-part series, this time we talk to Natasha about what it's like to do a Masters abroad, adjusting to Swedish weather and the importance of the Google Translate scanning function.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 6: Apprenticeships Part 2, English Degrees and the Civil Service Application Process

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:16:48 GMT

For the second half of our focus on apprenticeships we talk to Lizzy about getting an apprenticeship scheme after university, how long the application process can take and what it's like to learn on the job.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 5: Apprenticeships Part 1, Alternatives to uni

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:20:27 GMT

In this episode I talk to Gina about what it was like to do an apprenticeship after A Levels, working in broadcasting and the benefits to avoiding university loans.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 4: PhDs, Computer Science and Kingston

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:31:15 GMT

In this week's episode I chat with Colin about the PhD application process, what motivates people to stay in higher education, and why one theatre in Kingston makes for a good graduation location.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 3: Politics, Gap Years and Sports Journalism

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:44:19 GMT

In this episode Jack talks about going through clearing to study International Relations and Politics at Northumbria University, taking a year off, the experience of being a commuting student and how he decided to pursue sports journalism.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 2: Exeter, Creative Writing, and Dodgy Audio

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:20:25 GMT

In the second episode of the Postgrad Podcast Anna talks about working in retail, and the pressures post-uni to keep up with the competition.

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The Postgrad Pod Episode 1: Consultancy, Cambridge and Head Hunting

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:06:10 GMT

In our first official episode I talk to Caitlin about her post-uni experience, what life at Cambridge was like, and what consultants actually do on a daily basis.

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The Postgrad Pod - Trailer

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:02:39 GMT

Q talks about what inspired the Postgrad Podcast, and the aim of the upcoming episodes.

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