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Postgraduate Eighteenth Century Studies

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Since its foundation, the Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies has come to be recognised as a leading centre in the English-speaking world for interdisciplinary research in the eighteenth century.

Our highly successful MA in Eighteenth Century Studies offers a wide choice of taught and practical modules. Our staff welcome proposals from students interested in pursuing a research degree.

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We also offer the following research degrees:

  • MA by Research
  • MPhil
  • PhD
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Why study Eighteenth Century Studies at York

Follow your interests
Study a wide range of course content options with global reach across different fields of study.
Rich local resources
Study in a beautiful historic city, and use the York Minster Library, King's Manor and the Borthwick Institute.
Interdisciplinary hub
You'll also be part of a lively research community at the Humanities Research Centre which includes staff, postgraduate students, postdoctoral scholars and academic visitors from across the arts and humanities.
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Postgraduate Online Open Day

Tuesday 10 February 2026, 10am to 2pm GMT

Find out what postgraduate study at York is all about at our Online Open Day.

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From its outstanding reputation in my subject area and strength in interdisciplinary research to the opportunity to be part of a friendly and exciting research community, York ticked all the boxes.
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