BA Hons English Literature and Politics (Study Abroad) in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Hone your analytical skills 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 our Politics Society events and various literary gatherings, held on campus, digitally, and in Lancaster's storied Castle Quarter
Acquire valuable competencies in critical thinking, articulation, and argumentation that will distinguish you professionally
Examine how both literary works and political discourse tackle essential human concerns like morality, authority, and liberty. Develop the ability to interpret literature through a political lens and analyze politics with literary sensitivity. This cross-disciplinary course provides a unique approach to mastering evaluative and critical thinking skills.

In literary studies, you'll investigate diverse societal, political, and ecological matters. You may, for example, examine imperial themes in Dickens' works or explore Kafka's surreal depictions of power structures.

In political studies, you'll learn from faculty members who shape policy discussions worldwide through research hubs such as Lancaster University's China Centre. By examining urgent global issues—from the Ukraine conflict to economic pressures and environmental emergencies—you'll cultivate a forward-thinking perspective on contemporary affairs.