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Miriam, MA in Cultures of Empire Alex, MA in Film and Literature‌ Emily, MA in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture Ellen, MA in Medieval Literatures‌ Simon, MA in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture‎ Catherine, PhD James, MA in Modern Literature and Culture‌ Sarah, MA in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture Hedley, PhD Camilla, MA in Renaissance Literature, 1500-1700‎ Lavanya, MA in Cultures of Empire  Kirby, MA in Modern Literature and Culture  Inderjit, MA in Renaissance Literature, 1500-1700 Claire, MA in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture and PhD Judith, MA in Modern Literature and Culture ‎ Abigail, MA in Medieval English Literatures  Alex, MA in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture‌ AnnaMaria, PhD in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies‌ Jenny, MA in Victorian Literature and Culture‌ Leigh, MA in Renaissance Literature, 1500-1700‌ Lucy, MA in Poetry and Poetics Laura, PhD Marie, PhD‌ Tom, MA in Film and Literature‌ Richard Lukey, MA in English Literary Studies

Tom, MA in Film and Literature

Tom, MA in Film and Literature

I chose to come to York for my postgrad study because it was where I completed my undergrad degree (English). There didn't seem much point in uprooting myself for only a year, especially given the renown of the Department. I had already established good working relationships with a number of the Department's staff, and I knew from working with them already that they were helpful and supportive. They provide me with the guidance that I need to help me reach my full potential.

York is a beautiful city and I was glad of the excuse to stay another year. The range of societies offered by the University is enormous, so there's something to reflect everyone's interest and there is a really welcoming community. The Humanities Research Centre is a great space to work in, and the large amount of resources that the library lets postgrad students borrow is very helpful. I did have a look at other universities, but the depth and breadth offered by the Film and Literature MA was very appealing; I'm really enjoying it so far. I think the interdisciplinary approach that York takes to its research is very exciting, and at the moment I am considering staying for a PhD!