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Eighteenth Century and Romantics

York is an international leader in the study of the literature, culture and history from the late 17th century to the early 19th century.

Our research brings local, national and global perspectives to bear on a vibrant period of literary history, covering a diverse range of writers across all genres.

We have expertise in themes such as fashion and material culture, empire and Orientalism, the Atlantic world, radical print culture, periodicals, science and medicine, Gothic writing, urban culture, religion, women's writing, visual culture, and cultures of improvement and sociability.

Centre for Medieval Studies building
The Centre is based in historic Heslington Hall on Campus West.

Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies

Staff belonging to our School are also members of the interdisciplinary Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies.

The Centre draws staff from across the University together to engage in research on culture, literature, art, history and society in the long eighteenth century.

People

Research degrees
Push the boundaries of knowledge in our supportive and stimulating environment.
MA by Research and PhD programmes
MA degrees
Study a range of different critical perspectives about Romantic literature.
MA Literature of the Romantic Period, 1775-1832