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Tag: English

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 3 Things to Look forward to as a Joint Honours Student

    19 October 2023 by George
    4 minute read

    So you’ve chosen a joint honours course and you might be sat there thinking “oh no, what have I gotten myself into?”. Well banish those second thoughts and feast your…

  • 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…

  • Studying BA English and Politics at York

    2 February 2023 by Emily
    3 minute read

    Starting my English and Politics degree Before I began studying BA English/Politics at the University of York, I was apprehensive. I wondered about the balance between each subject, and the…