Student profiles


Catherine Lea, MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

“At CREMS I jumped at the chance to study in an environment where an interdisciplinary outlook would be encouraged. Although it was initially daunting stepping into an English or History of Art seminar, I have found this a welcome challenge that stretches me academically. It is surprising how much overlap there is between the disciplines, so you shouldn’t be afraid of a lack of knowledge when applying. Everyone brings a different and welcome perspective to discussion.”


Anna Payne, MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

“What attracted me to the MA was the interdisciplinary nature of the programme. Modules are offered across a range of disciplines, allowing the opportunity to study the English Renaissance from a variety of angles, and to develop a range of scholarly skills. I have benefited from the cross-discipline seminars and lectures held by the Department. Coming into contact with staff members from various fields has meant the experts in each are approachable. Studying the Renaissance from a number of perspectives gives a truly comprehensive view of the period.”
Anna is now undertaking a PhD at Bristol Universtiy

"I had such a brilliant year in CREMS! The opportunity to spend a term within
the music department was fantastic. In fact, the interdisciplinary perspective
of CREMS was so inspiring that I decided to stay on and am now embarking upon
a PhD at York, exploring Music and the English Catholic Community."
Emilie Murphy, CREMS MA 2008-9

"I just thought I would email you with a quick update - I have been offered an amazing job as Welcome Team Leader at Kensington Palace in London! So its all change, its all happened very quickly but I am really excited about it and it is an amazing opportunity."
Amy Pitts, CREMS MA 2008-9

"I have come back to Korea recently, and I'd like to give you a lot of thanks for I had a great year in York. Many thanks."
Soo Hyun Chung, CREMS MA 2008-9

"I just wanted to thank you all for your help over the last couple of years. I've enjoyed all the modules I took for the MA and I will miss the interesting seminars we had.  It's been an interesting experience trying to get through this as a part-time student and I definately couldn't have got this far without your advice and support."
Tristan Bottom, CREMS MA part-time 2007-9

"My last week in York is dawning and I have been thinking of all the things that have been going on this last year (all gone too quickly, of course).  I have to thank you for all these really inspiring seminars and lectures within CREMS. I will miss all of it very much, you can't imagine how much."
Gitta Bertram, MA in Renaissance Literature 2008-9, took the CREMS Core course as an option, and was a regular participant at CREMS research seminars and symposia

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