Eighteenth Century Studies

Overview

Study the literature, culture and history of the long 18th century from new perspectives. 

Taught by world-leading scholars from the Departments of English, History, History of Art, and Archaeology, you’ll explore many different aspects of the era. You can construct a distinct programme of study from a range of options across the different disciplines. You'll develop an intellectual curiosity that is open to different methods of inquiry, and will carry out a substantial piece of independent research.

You’ll engage with the wider research culture of the Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies , which is based in the historic King's Manor, and be part of the Humanities Research Centre, a vibrant interdisciplinary hub.

Careers and skills

The postgraduates of the Eighteenth Century Studies programme from University of York go into academia and teaching, arts administration, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, social work, politics, the civil service, and management consultancy. Many alumni have also gone on to become successful novelists, poets and playwrights.

Career opportunities

• Advertising, marketing, and public relations
• Arts administration
• Civil and diplomatic services
• Film, radio, social media, television, and theatre
• Journalism and broadcasting
• Law
• Government
• Academia
• Publishing
• Teaching