Discover the inspirations, educational experiences and career journeys of students, alumni and staff from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
"Having the opportunity to visit one of the biggest think-tanks, Chatham House, gave me the opportunity to discuss international affairs on a global stage."
Gambian diplomatic intern Zindi explains how our course helped him achieve his dream.
"I loved all the modules on the course – I don’t think there was one I didn’t like."
Read Emma's Spotlight interview
"There are lots of extracurricular activities going on, as well as field trips and our Crime Day."
Read Dani's Spotlight interview
"The expertise of the lecturers, their passion for their research interests, has inspired me to consider future employment in social research."
Read Kayleigh's Spotlight interview
"I cannot thank my course lecturers more highly... I still keep in touch with them, they were such an inspiration."
Read Lauren's Spotlight interview
"Some of the skills that I picked up, like organisational skills, have had a massive impact on my later career."
Read Clive's Spotlight interview
"If I could work in the English department at ARU, I would do it in a heartbeat. The team there are great."
Read Beth's Spotlight interview
"That's what the course really gave me - something that still gets me excited now, even though it's a few years later."
Read Lettie's Spotlight interview
"My current ambition is to go into teaching... my studies in English Literature have inspired me to share my enthusiasm."
Read Kiera's Spotlight interview
"I looked up to all my lecturers and the level of knowledge they had, the passion they put in, and the time they’d invested into their field of work."
Read Jyoti's Spotlight interview
"My current ambition is to go into teaching... my studies in English Literature have inspired me to share my enthusiasm."
Read Harry's Spotlight interview
"I can now confidently answer the complex questions ESL learners have. This knowledge has enriched my skills as a teacher."
Read Charlotte's Spotlight interview
" It was really exciting to be able to go out and mingle with others from different parts of the UK as well as the world."
Read Joanne's Spotlight interview
"The Master’s helped me to seek my own opinion and ideas, and start a career in the humanitarian sector."
Read Kristin's Spotlight interview
"I felt inspired whilst studying, and really savoured having access to an amazing library, lectures and being able to explore Cambridge."
Read Claire's Spotlight interview
"I would really recommend studying at ARU - I found the teachers all extremely knowledgeable, and felt amazingly privileged to be able to talk to them directly."
"I had so much support from my lecturers, and my peers as well."
Read Natasha's Spotlight interview
"It has greatly improved my writing, and also my critical thinking and research skills."
"The curriculum on the ARU History course was brilliant, comprehensive and varied; it included subjects I knew I’d be fascinated by and introduced me to fields I hadn’t yet explored."
Read Charles' blogspot
"It was an unbelievable experience and very interesting to meet people from different parts of the world."
Read Indre's Spotlight interview
"I loved the lectures and the discussions in seminars, not only because I was interested in the subject, but because you could see how passionate the lecturers were."
Read Daisy's blogspot
"I feel I already had good critical thinking skills and the course is just making them better. I lacked the knowledge and the terms to actually use them."
Read Luke's Spotlight interview
"We are deeply committed to a student-centred approach and provide a robust support network throughout the university."
Read Paul's Spotlight interview
"As a child, I was always reading. I was the kind of kid who would bring a book to the party."
Read Cassie's Spotlight interview
"I think I always loved history, but it had been taught in such a negative way... How you're taught is absolutely crucial."
Read Lucy's Spotlight interview
"I find immense enthusiasm in teaching students. The feedback I received last year was exceptionally positive."
Read John's Spotlight interview
"Remember to keep looking for things that interest you, because it will come. Just keep doing what you're doing, and believe in yourself."
Read Mirna's Spotlight interview
"Suddenly, I could see into the past, the construction of gender and alcohol as a social problem. It had always been there, but now it shone into view."
Read Rachel's Spotlight interview