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Category: English and Related Literature

  • The Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies’ amazing community

    22 June 2026 by Cal
    4 minute read

    The start of many good things to come It is remarkable how much a minivan full of dedicated, professional postgraduate researchers can resemble the atmosphere of a primary school field…

  • What tech to bring to Uni as a Humanities student

    8 June 2026 by sally
    4 minute read

    Studying at university is different to studying at school, so what are the most important things to bring? Packing for university is a very exciting time. I know, for me…

  • Beyond the book: making a difference with my English degree

    12 March 2026 by Leila
    3 minute read

    Dear prospective students, come to York! My name is Leila, and I am in my second year of studying History/English. Between you and I, York was not my first choice,…

  • How studying English at York boosted my employability skills

    5 January 2026 by Rosie
    3 minute read

    Hi! My name is Rosie (she/her), and I am a second-year undergraduate studying English at the University of York! I absolutely love my degree and believe that studying it here…

  • Travelling the world through modules: World Literature at York

    10 March 2025 by Francesca
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Francesca! I’m in the final year of my BA in English at York and have made the most of the amazing World Literature modules the Department offers throughout…

  • My internships at Penguin and Historic England

    6 March 2025 by Emily
    3 minute read

    Hi! I’m Emily, a third year English Literature student. I love creative writing, poetry and Medieval literature. My favourite thing about the English department is much freedom you have in…

  • A beginner’s guide to the “Postgraduate Life in Practice” (PLP) module

    28 February 2025 by Amélie
    4 minute read

    Hello, My name’s Amélie, and I’m a masters student studying Literature in the Creative and Cultural Industries. This is my fourth year in York now, as I graduated from my…

  • A Year in York

    15 January 2025 by Claudia
    4 minute read

    Whatever time of year it is, there’s always something new to try in York… Autumn Autumn is probably when York feels the most ‘York’ – the leaves turn orange, you’ve…

  • My experience with assessments as a Master’s student in English at York

    1 July 2024 by Anna
    3 minute read

    Hi! My name is Anna and I did a master’s degree with the English department in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture. My favourite thing about York has to be…

  • What it’s like to study in the English Department

    11 June 2024 by Maia
    3 minute read

    Hello! My name is Maia, I’m an undergraduate student studying English and Politics, going into my third year. I have really enjoyed my time at York so far. I have…

  • My English placement year

    19 January 2024 by Sophie
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Sophie and I’m studying English and Politics at the University of York. Last year, I undertook a Year in Industry as part of my degree, and I’d like…

  • Studying a literature Masters at the University of York

    17 January 2024 by Ellie
    4 minute read

    I’m Ellie and I’m studying full time for an MA in Victorian Literature and Culture at the University of York. Choosing a course for postgraduate study can be daunting and…