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Ba Hons Degree - Ancient History (2:1)

A-level - English Literature (A)

A-level - English Language (B)

A-Level - Fine Art (A)

AS-level - Biology (C)

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Contributing Writer for Suite101 specialising in Ancient History, Science

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Travel > Vacations The best of 2009: Vacations: 1 of 7
In a year hit by recession and financial depression, the best holidays of 2009 surely offered the individual some peace, stress relief and as little cost as is possible. Whether it be a sunny summer getaway or a winter wonderland you are looking for, this article will provide you with some great ideas. Summers in the Sun: Loo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Soccer attribute reviews: Fullbacks: 1 of 5
Full backs occupy the left and right sides of defence on the soccer field. They are versatile players who fill a larger variety of roles than their central counterparts. Their job is to defend against any attacks by wingers or left and right sided midfielders on the other team. To do this task effectively they must be fast, h... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) The best of 2009: Movies (drama): 2 of 9
The best drama movie of 2009 is difficult to pick and to write about. During the course of the year many movies have been released and many could have featured in this article, such as Up, Star Trek or Harry Potter. However, when one studies the releases more carefully, it is obvious there could be only two front runners. Que... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Soccer attributes review: Skills required to be a centre back: 1 of 4
The centre back is the lifeblood of any soccer team's defence. Seen as the best defenders the team has to offer, centre backs are tasked with keeping the defence in oder, closing down opposition attacks and often leading their team as captain. Centre backs have not changed in their role since soccer's inception. They are the ... More..
Autos > Cars The best of 2009: Cars: 2 of 7
Listing the Best Cars of 2009 is a difficult task, so taken into account will be performance, style, affordability and reliability. Not every car will be listed as it would be too long an article, so here are a few of the leading cars of 2009. 1. Mazda MX-5 Miata: Mazda have created one of the most successful roadster cars of... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Has Facebook put an end to MySpace?: 3 of 10
Social networking is a hugely popular element in everyday life. Millions upon millions of people have either a Facebook account or a MySpace one, in many cases, even both. With the success of Facebook and the decline of MySpace, perhaps it is time to find out if Facebook has indeed, put an end to MySpace, or if the latter sti... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which console offers better value for the price: Xbox 360 Elite or the Playstation 3: 2 of 6
Since the release of the PS3 Slim, a fair comparison between the two consoles can finally be made. Both consoles are priced at $299 and both consoles include a 120gb hard drive. However, which of the two is the better purchase? Microsoft has the lead between the two of the powerhouse consoles with the 360, but Sony have relea... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews The best of 2009: Music (album): 2 of 6
To try and single out the Best Album of 2009 is an incredibly difficult task. With such a huge range of genres and the difference in musical tastes a discussion such as this one is always going to be highly subjective. However, with that in mind, arguments will still be put forward and that is the case here. I present "The Re... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Soccer attribute reviews: Skills required to be a centre/attacking midfielder: 1 of 3
The central attacking midfielder position is another popular position utilised often in modern day soccer. Much like the supporting forward, the attacking midfielder tends to occupy the space in between the midfielders and the forwards. It is their job to provide opportunities for the centre forward and even score goals thems... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Video game degrees: Will they actually help you get ahead in the games industry?: 2 of 5
The video game industry is the one of the fastest growing industries of recent times. It could be argued that it is worth more than even the film industry. As Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft compete more and more vehemently with each new console release, so the video game creators find themselves under more and more pressure to ... More..