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View ArticleBeyond the book: making a difference with my English degree
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, but coming here was the best thing to...
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View ArticleA beginner’s guide to the “Postgraduate Life in Practice” (PLP) module
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View ArticleA Year in York
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View ArticleMy experience with assessments as a Master’s student in English at York
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 the plethora of coffee shops...
View ArticleWhat it’s like to study in the English Department
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 found that there is a huge amount to...
View ArticleMy Placement Year
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 to share the amazing time I had with you. In...
View ArticleStudying a literature Masters at the University of York
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 so I’ve put together a blog...
View ArticleStudying English at York: An Epic Three Years
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 since the tutors are...
View Article3 Things to Look forward to as a Joint Honours Student
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 eyes on this! As a third-year...
View ArticleThree things to look forward to about English at York
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 me know it was all going to be fine -...
View ArticleStudying BA English and Politics at York
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 social...
View ArticleA week in the life of an English and Related Literature student
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 do I get to study a variety of interesting...
View ArticleIs studying at a UK university worth it? Reflecting on my experience
In September 2018, I set foot in the UK for the first time to start my undergraduate studies at York. Flash forward to 2022 and I am currently pursuing a taught Masters; making this the fourth year...
View ArticleMoving from undergraduate to postgraduate study
Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study at York for my MA was somehow even more stressful than moving away from home for the first time. At least when I moved for my BA, I had known a few...
View ArticleA week in the life of an English student
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 the Department of English is based. Today was filled with three...
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