BA (Hons) English Language and Literature in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

You'll learn from one of the nation's most extensive Linguistics and English Language departments, alongside an English Literature program offering a dynamic mix of writers, styles, historical eras, literary movements, techniques, and analytical methods.

First-year core modules establish essential knowledge in both English Language and Literature. The curriculum spans drama, cinema, short fiction, novels, and poetry from the 1500s to contemporary works. You'll explore vocabulary, syntax, phonetics, and descriptive linguistics including regional speech variations.

Second-year studies focus on required Stylistics and Criticism modules while offering electives from British Romanticism to Advertising Language. Your final year allows specialization in preferred areas like Advanced Phonetics, Gothic Victorian Literature, or Language in Legal Contexts.

This combined degree cultivates critical thinking abilities, training you in research analysis, scholarly writing, and structured debate. Our expert instruction, paired with your dedication, will equip you with valuable professional skills for future success.