Literature of the Romantic Period, 1775-1832

Overview

You'll investigate the cultural meanings and associations of the variety of styles and genres in which Romantic writing was produced, and study a range of different critical perspectives about Romantic literature.

You’ll engage with the wider research culture of the Department of English and Related Literature, one of the UK's largest research centres in modern English, and the interdisciplinary Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies. There will be a diverse schedule of seminars, conferences and reading groups for you to attend. You’ll also be part of the Humanities Research Centre, a vibrant interdisciplinary hub which will enable you to form close social and intellectual bonds over the course of your study.

Careers and skills

Postgraduates of the Literature of the Romantic Period, 1775-1832 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