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

Hone your critical thinking skills through lively discussions with our esteemed faculty of published scholars and critics
Contribute to our four student-led literary publications: Cake, Lux, Flash, and Errant
Immerse yourself in our vibrant calendar of literary events held on campus, online, and in the historic Castle Quarter
Learn near the stunning Lake District, birthplace of Romantic poetry and muse to generations of writers
Acquire valuable professional competencies through literary studies, including research, argumentation, and public speaking

At Lancaster, literature studies provide a profound exploration of exceptional works spanning from medieval times to contemporary writing. You'll encounter both canonical authors and underrepresented voices while discovering diverse literary forms - from ancient myths and Puritan sermons to slave narratives, modernist poetry, and graphic novels.

The power of reading

Our literary studies are built on the principle that reading transforms both texts and readers, creating dynamic interactions that change our understanding of literature and the world. Alongside traditional scholarly approaches like archival research, historical analysis, textual examination, and theoretical frameworks, we champion innovative methods of literary criticism.

Studying with us offers not just intensive literary engagement but also reveals how literature intersects with diverse fields - politics, ecology, philosophy, psychology, religion, cinema, and style. To broaden your perspective, first-year students may select complementary modules from various disciplines, with options to continue interdisciplinary studies in subsequent years.