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

Discover fresh perspectives by crafting your degree from a wide selection of modules exploring global literature and philosophical traditions
Engage with acclaimed writers and academics through our vibrant literary events held on campus, digitally, and in Lancaster's storied Castle Quarter
Expand your worldview through a curriculum that challenges traditional narratives, guided by specialists in non-European philosophy and international literature
Hone your analytical abilities in intimate seminar settings, where you'll discuss and evaluate philosophical and literary works with expert faculty
Cultivate valuable skills in reasoning, interpretation, and argumentation that open doors to diverse career opportunities after graduation
Examine how both disciplines confront essential human concerns—morality, personal freedom, and the meaning of existence. Gain the ability to identify philosophical concepts in literature and literary elements in philosophical texts.

By combining literary and philosophical studies, you'll acquire distinctive methods for understanding, examining, and challenging influential ideas. You might compare notions of freedom in Utilitarian philosophy and Harlem Renaissance writings, or analyze concepts of identity in Romantic poetry alongside contemporary philosophical discourse.

Enjoy the flexibility to design your academic path from an extensive array of course options. Our philosophy department includes scholars specializing in both Western and global traditions, allowing you to study diverse thinkers from Kant to Islamic ethicists. Similarly, our literature faculty offer expertise spanning English classics to modern international works, including medieval drama and contemporary Middle Eastern fiction.