Visiting students - English and Related Literature

Undergraduate students

Academic requirements

We usually recommend that visiting students take first or second year modules. If you wish to take Advanced Option Modules (third year) you should state your reasons in your application.

Your application must include a sample of recent written work (at least 1,500 words) in English on a literary topic, preferably previously submitted as part of a literature course.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.

Choosing your modules

The list below is indicative of the type of modules which may be available during your study period. Not all modules advertised in the module catalogue are available to exchange and visiting students. We will contact you during July/August or late November/December (depending on your start date) to discuss your module choices.

Postgraduate students

Academic requirements

You should hold an undergraduate degree in English Literature or a related subject.

We recommend you contact us before you apply. We will be able to guide you towards available modules of an appropriate level.

We are unable to accept Erasmus+ students, unless the agreement between your institution and the University of York makes explicit provision for postgraduate exchanges.

Our courses will give you an idea of the modules we run.

Your application must include a sample of recent written work (at least 1,500 words) in English on a literary topic, preferably previously submitted as part of a literature course. Postgraduate Research students need to add two samples.

English Language requirements

IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.

Teaching schedule

You can study in our department for the following periods:

• Full academic year
• Semester 1 only
• Semester 2 only

Examination and assessment

Assessment is mainly by assignment submitted via the VLE. Our World Literature modules include an exam component in Semester 2.

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Undergraduate example modules