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Tag: English and Related Literature

  • 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,…

  • Studying English at York: an epic three years

    4 January 2024 by Beverly
    3 minute read

    Hello everyone! My name is Beverly, and I’m studying English Literature at the University of York. During my time here, I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the department…

  • Three things to look forward to about English at York

    19 October 2023 by Sam
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m a second year English student and from Cheshire. Before I came to uni, I was absolutely terrified and wished I could read something from a student to let…

  • A week in the life of an English and Related Literature student

    26 January 2023 by Nadia
    4 minute read

    Hi everyone, my name is Nadia, and I am in my second year at the University of York, studying English and Related Literature. I love my degree as not only…

  • A week in the life of an English student

    5 February 2022 by Katie
    4 minute read

    Monday Kicking off my weekly life as an English student, early this morning I travelled from my flat in Campus East to Campus West, where English is based. Today was…

  • Applying for A PhD

    12 April 2021 by Aakanksha
    4 minute read

    Applying for any course abroad is a daunting task.  You can get lost in the many decisions you have to take: which country to apply to, which university, and what…

  • Things to Look Forward to: English and Related Literature at York

    5 February 2021 by Sophie
    3 minute read

    Hi there! My name is Sophie and I’m an undergraduate student studying English and Related Literature at York. I hope you liked my postcard welcoming you here! Here are just…

  • A day in the life of an English Literature student

    26 November 2020 by Elizabeth
    3 minute read

    My day starts at what for most students is probably an ungodly hour. However, I’ve always been a morning person and I feel most productive first thing in the day.…

  • Choosing York over Cambridge

    20 October 2020 by Cara
    3 minute read

    For a long time, Cambridge was my dream university.  From a young age, I wanted to go there to study and so naturally, I applied in October 2018. I also applied…

  • Why I Chose York – My experience through Clearing

    27 May 2020 by Kirsten
    3 minute read

    Waking up on A level results day to the update on UCAS that I was in Clearing wasn’t the ideal situation I had been hoping for, to say the least.…

  • My five most-loved books from the reading lists

    15 May 2018
    4 minute read

    There’s no doubt that the English course at York allows you great flexibility and range when it comes to picking modules. Being more of a contemporary literature book hoarder myself,…

  • Day in the life of an English Literature student

    Day in the life of an English Literature student

    28 March 2018 by Kate
    2 minute read

    9am Lecture I’m up early ready for my lectures. First, I have a lecture on High Medieval Literature. Then I have my fortnightly dissertation meeting followed by a CV tips…