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PostgraduateMA

Eighteenth Century Studies

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the MA Eighteenth Century Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This is a fully interdisciplinary programme, involving the Departments of English, History, History of Art, and Philosophy. It offers the opportunity for you to study the culture and cultural history of the eighteenth century from new perspectives, as well as to lay foundations for higher degrees within the various disciplines involved in the programme. We do not assume that you have any prior knowledge of more than one discipline, or that you wish to abandon whatever discipline you pursued in your earlier studies. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Enlightenment Philosophy and Intellectual History
Eighteenth Century Literature and Print Culture
Aesthetics and Visual Culture of the Eighteenth Century
Political Thought and Social Change
1700-1800
Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Humanities
Colonialism
Empire and Global Perspectives
Gender
Sexuality and Social Structures
Dissertation in Eighteenth Century Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,900

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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