In this short interview, Aizhan Tampayeva, a postgraduate student in the Department of Sociology at City University London, describes her experiences studying for her degree. She looks back over the year to give some advice to people who are just about to start their studies,

Three students from the department of Sociology, City University London, discuss their first year here: what they've learnt, what they wish they'd known, and how they have adjusted to life at university. Zara-Marie Ahsan, Jumena Begum and Shahena Begum are all studying Sociology at City University London.

Three students from the department of Sociology, City University London, discuss their first year here: what they've learnt, what they wish they'd known, and how they have adjusted to life at university. Fabrizio Caracausi, Rania Kouros and Amrita Hassan are all studying Sociology at City University London.

Professor Robert Hewison discusses the conventions of writing academic essays and reports. Essential tips and advice for any student of the arts, humanities or social sciences.