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

Discover fresh perspectives by crafting your degree from a wide selection of modules exploring global literature and philosophical thought
Engage with renowned 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 groups, where you'll examine and discuss philosophical texts 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 literature and philosophy address essential human concerns – morality, personal freedom, societal constraints, and the pursuit of meaningful existence. Develop the ability to identify philosophical concepts in literary works and literary qualities in philosophical texts.

By combining literary and philosophical studies, you'll acquire distinctive analytical methods to understand and evaluate the concepts influencing our society. You might compare notions of freedom in Utilitarian philosophy and Harlem Renaissance literature, or examine representations of identity in both Romantic poetry and Enlightenment philosophy.

Enjoy the flexibility to design your academic path from an extensive array of course options. Our philosophy department includes specialists in both European and global traditions, allowing you to study diverse thinkers from Kant to Islamic scholars to Indian philosophers. Similarly, our literature faculty offer expertise spanning English classics to international works, with courses covering everything from ancient drama to modern Middle Eastern fiction.