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MA Literature of the Romantic Period, 1775-1832

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Find your own path through the literary and cultural history of the period. Develop an understanding of the engagement of Romantic writing with a range of political, social and aesthetic issues in the period. You'll investigate the cultural meanings and associations of the variety of styles and genres in which Romantic writing was produced, and study a range of different critical perspectives on Romantic literature. You’ll engage with the wider research culture of the Department of English and Related Literature, one of the UK's largest research centres in modern English, and the interdisciplinary Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies. There will be a diverse schedule of seminars, conferences and reading groups for you to attend. You’ll also be part of the Humanities Research Centre, a vibrant interdisciplinary hub which will enable you to form close social and intellectual bonds over the course of your study. You will be based in the Department of English and Related Literature on Campus West.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 25,900per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    6th out of 93 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    169 80%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    17th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    77th

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