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More league table success for English at York

York confirms its place among the world's most highly regarded English departments in the QS World Rankings by subject 2022.

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English and Related Literature at York ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide

Posted on Wednesday 15 June 2022

English and Related Literature at York is ranked as 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

Two York English Authors Shortlisted for the University English Book Prize

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2022

Congratulations to Dr Boriana Alexandrova (Centre for Women's Studies) and Dr Lydia Zeldenrust (English), who have both been shortlisted for the prestigious University English Book Prize.

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