University of York
speciality: English Language & Literature

In terms of the actual teaching, the English department is fantastic. Full of passionate, caring lecturers who truly value student interest and input. The library also makes the majority of resources accessible with no extra cost. Though the feedback received for essays can sometimes be confusing or minimal, the opportunity to book office hours means any confusions can often be mediated and a more detailed level of feedback can be provided. However, living on campus means that situations involving student welfare can sometimes be minimised or reduced by college wellbeing officers, and the protocol for threat to female safety on campus definitely needs improving.

York is a lovely place – historic and beautiful.

The University education you receive is fantastic – great quality lecturers and facilities.

Made friends for life and ended up staying on in York for years afterwards

York is a great university with a very strong English course. Professors are helpful and clearly passionate about teaching, they’re always willing to give support both in seminars and workshops , as well as out of class hours. Campus is very lively , with over 200 societies so whatever you’re interested in , there’s a society for you out there. Walking through campus is so relaxing as there’s lots of greenery and animals – seeing a bunny or watching geese walk past you on the way to your lecture is always fun. The English Course is really enjoyable as you don’t only read modern books but also you read classical roman and greek literature and old norse literature. There is also a variety of forms to read , whether that’s plays, poems or a film! One of the aspects of the course that I really enjoy is the fact that you chose what you write about for your essays. At first , this was quite challenging as it’s so different from A-level , but it means that you can write about what you’re passionate about and can draw on a variety of topics such as religion , politics , different theories or history , to discuss in your essay.

I really love York, I think York as a city is really nice and the people are lovely, the campuses are both really nice, especially the campus east as it has newer buildings, but it’s nice to see the campus west being updated more. I really enjoy my course and my lectures and how I’m able to cater to my interests with the wide variety of optional modules. I’ve made the most amazing friends in my first year and am excited to spend my second year with them!