Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

Through seminars and workshops with leading academics of the Renaissance and Early Modern Studies program from University of York, you'll develop methodical research and archival skills to complement your specialist knowledge in this fascinating field, from visual and material culture to the history of religion, politics and political philosophy via music and the history of space/performance

Graduates of this Renaissance and Early Modern Studies course delivered by the University of York have gone on to work in a wide range of sectors, including journalism, heritage, research, education, law, libraries, museums and government.

Quick Facts:

• You'll become part of the lively community of the Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies (CREMS), interacting with peers from many different disciplines and bringing new perspectives to your work. Staff from eight departments come together to make CREMS the largest centre of its kind in the UK, and allows you a truly interdisciplinary experience.
• As well as regular research seminars, students have their own postgraduate forum (Cabinet of Curiosities), which hosts socials, invited speakers, symposiums and film nights. By the time you graduate you'll have a rich expertise in your chosen field, and superbly positioned to pursue PhD research or develop a career in the heritage and cultural sector.
• The research, analysis and presentation skills that you'll gain from this course are applicable to a diverse set of careers, and will also leave you well prepared to continue on to PhD study.

Career opportunities

• Researcher for TV and Film
• University lecturer
• Museum and gallery curator
• NGO sector
• Book and magazine publishing
• University administration

Courses include:

• Approaches to Renaissance & Early Modern Studies

• Interpreting Northern Renaissance Art

• Shakespeare

• Fashion: Theories, Materials & Images (1540-1940)

• Representing Women in 18th Century Britain: Ideas, Images & Texts

• Domestic Historic Interiors

• Early Modern Theories of Everything