Queen Mary, University of London Undergraduate Prospectus 2013

STUDENT PROFILE Zaki Shah English Literature “I chose Queen Mary because it offered me the chance to study the sort of modules that I was really keen to do. I also knew past and current students who found their time at Queen Mary fun and rewarding. The area inevitably played a big role too – close to central London, and walking distance from areas like Brick Lane and Shoreditch.

“The teaching style here gives you lots of academic freedom, but there is always help available if you need it. The type of assessment on the course reflects this freedom too – it’s good to be able to go away and work on a big research essay or your dissertation, rather than always being at the mercy of exams like at school!

“Last year I found myself doing a course called Art Histories all about the different museums and art galleries in London. I’d never have anticipated doing a module like that on an English degree, but it turned out to be one of my favourites and I learnt loads of new things.

“Outside of class, I am starting a student group for a charity organisation called Schtoom. The Students’ Union have been really helpful in helping me to do this – it’s fantastic to have such a supportive team behind you.”