BA Hons English Literature and Politics in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Hone your critical thinking by studying literature in conjunction with modern political challenges
Engage in intimate seminar discussions with acclaimed literary scholars and political specialists from Britain, Europe, the Middle East, and other regions
Contribute to our student-led publications: Cake, Lux, Flash, and Errant
Attend talks by guest speakers at Politics Society events and literary gatherings, held on campus, digitally, and in Lancaster's ancient Castle Quarter
Acquire analytical, communicative, and persuasive abilities that will distinguish you professionally
Examine how both literature and politics tackle essential human concerns like morality, authority, and liberty. Develop the ability to interpret literature through political lenses and analyze politics with literary sensitivity. This cross-disciplinary approach provides a unique framework for cultivating analytical and critical skills.

In literary studies, you'll investigate diverse social, political, and ecological topics. You may examine imperial themes in Dickens' works or explore Kafka's surreal depictions of power and justice.

For politics, learn from specialists shaping policy discussions worldwide through our research centers such as the Lancaster University China Centre. Addressing urgent modern dilemmas—from the Ukraine conflict to economic pressures and environmental emergencies—you'll develop a forward-looking perspective on global affairs.